![]() ![]() Set 10,000 years before 40K, it details the civil war that essentially moulded the galaxy into what it is. Now, as to what it’s actually about? Well, the Horus Heresy is a pretty pinnacle moment in the history of the 40K universe. It has also been explicitly stated by Black Library that Horus Heresy’s sequel series, Siege of Terra, can be dived straight into without any knowledge of the preceding books. So why have I included this series on this list? Because, if you read any of the other novels above and find yourself, like me, falling in love with this horrible, horrible universe, then this series is essential reading! Plus, although the 54+ novels/collections in the main series may seem daunting, many fans suggest reading just the first 4 (each book is about 300 pages long and they absolutely clip by) and then, a bit like Discworld, just tackling any of the other books however you see fit. I’d also say it’s probably not the best place to start your journey. Consisting of 54 main novels, 8 sequel novels (two of which haven’t released yet), plus side books, audio dramas, short stories & novellas, The Horus Heresy is huge, sprawling, detailed, rewarding and about as close to the word EPIC as you can get. You may have already heard of this, quite frankly, absurdly massive series. I believe that this is the series that would first be adapted in God Emperor Cavill’s upcoming TV universe. Plus, it is one of the most popular Black Library series with traction even outside of the 40K sphere. What makes this a great place to start is that it follows a human band of characters (albeit slightly modified with cybernetics or mystical Warp wielding powers) as opposed to the demigod-like stotic knights of the Space Marines and it’s a relatively self-contained sequence of books, something that doesn’t require previous knowledge of the lore to understand. A series of action-packed and twist-filled detective novels, Eisenhorn has incredible character work & prose courtesy of New York Times bestselling writer and one of the most celebrated Black Library authors out there, Dan Abnett (who will appear on this list a few more times I’m sure). Probably my personal favourite works in the 40K universe (so far), the Eisenhorn series follows Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn as he and his team investigate heresy and chase mysterious chaotic powers across the galaxy. So, without further ado and in no particular order, be sure to check out all of these books and I hope you enjoy! I have tried to include books that are easily available in paperback formats simply because I’m a physical reader myself. Another thing, the publisher for all Warhammer books is Black Library, and in recent years they have moved away from physical print (typically they’ll print around a couple thousand paperback copies of any new release) and have moved more towards digital ebooks & audiobooks (of which are very good quality by the way). Frankly, if you like the sound of any of them, just jump right in! 40K books are written to be accessible to anyone, veterans of the Imperium and newcomers alike, so it’s not as daunting as you might think. You want some book recommendations to start your journey into the grimdark future of the 41st Millennium! A few quick things first: there are multiple series & subseries (as you’ll see shortly) contained within this universe, along with standalones and shorts, audio dramas and more. Although I couldn’t play a game for months, I had plenty of lore & literature to engross me into this dark, brutal & exciting world.īut you’ve not come here to listen to me wax lyrical about 40K and why I’ve fallen so hard in love with it. I purchased a small starter kit which contained some paints, minis and a thick booklet giving me just enough lore & background to this incredibly vivid, deep and enriching universe to really hook me. My own journey with Warhammer (specifically 40K) started in May 2021 when, during lockdown, a local independent gaming shop reopened. With the recent announcement of a Cinematic Universe being created as a collaboration between Henry Cavill (Oh God Emperor of the Nerds that he is) and a small production company called Amazon, plus the general increase in hobbying over the past few years, it’s never been so popular. ![]() Seriously, there are over 300 books set in this uber-popular grimdark table top miniature wargame. The Warhammer 40,000 universe is absolutely massive. ![]()
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