✅
RagesRemorse, the good thing about Pratchett's Discworld series is that you don't have to start with the first book. The characters appear so randomly throughout the series that you'll build an affinity with each and every one of them eventually, regardless of the order of introduction. Personally, I suggest you start with any from the Rincewind Trilogy, Mort, Reaper Man or Going Postal.
I love Terry Pratchett! the quote in my sig is from one of his books (Sourcery). Id have to say the Guards books are my favourites- Jingo was great and The Fifth Elephant.
As for the first you should read- I agree you dont have to read them in any particular order but I think the later ones are more accessible. Once you start reading them though you wont turn back 😛
p.s. Rincewind is also in Interesting Times and The Last Continent
I haven't read any of his books, I don't really like him either! Sorry people who do like him but I didn't like the way he was when I was getting into the book with Maurice in it with his rats. It's just pretty strange... but I don't know why he's strange so I don't think I can really say I don't like him. Lol. Confusing. The author's I do like though are, J.K ROWLING, Phillip Pullman, Stephen King and J.R.R TOLKEIN! (They're ust a few).