Comments on: So you want to start reading Warhammer 40,000? Here’s where to start! https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/ A gaggle of nerds talking about Fantasy, Science Fiction, and everything in-between. They also occasionally write reviews about said books. 2x Stabby Award-Nominated and home to the Stabby Award-Winning TBRCon. Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:42:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 By: Carter https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/#comment-3740 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:42:14 +0000 https://fanfiaddict.com/?p=47868#comment-3740 Re: Horus Heresy. You say, “I’d also say it’s probably not the best place to start your journey.” I wholeheartedly disagree. I’m someone with no real prior knowledge of Warhammer. I picked up Fire Warrior because I like the author, Si Spurrier. I had absolutely no idea what the Imperium was or why there was a conflict. I did not enjoy it and swore I would never read any more Warhammer. A few months later, a friend recommended the Horus Heresy stuff, explaining that it was “30K” and that I could read the first few and then skip around. “Great!” I thought. “I don’t feel like reading all 60+ books.”

Fast forward several months and I’m now on book 27, reading them all in publication order (short stories and Primarchs series, too) and absolutely loving it. Each book focuses on a different aspect of the conflict, whether it be a pivotal battle or the evolution of a major character, so it never feels stale or superfluous. The gradual introduction of legions or other concepts makes me feel like the world-building is happening as I’m reading, and not that I’m being dumped straight into a mess of stuff.

]]> By: indyman https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/#comment-3377 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:50:24 +0000 https://fanfiaddict.com/?p=47868#comment-3377 An awesome post and a great read! As a newbie who’s looking to dive into the vast 40k universe, this was just PERFECT! Cheers!

]]> By: 2048cupcakes https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/#comment-3364 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:36:21 +0000 https://fanfiaddict.com/?p=47868#comment-3364 It’s great to see a mix of series and standalones, catering to different tastes, from the grimdark action of Eisenhorn and Gaunt’s Ghosts to the more nuanced perspectives in Night Lords. The emphasis on accessibility is encouraging, especially for newcomers who might feel overwhelmed. Plus, the nod to the upcoming cinematic adaptations and the shift towards digital formats reflects the evolving nature of the franchise. For anyone starting out, this overview provides a solid foundation to dive into the rich, complex world of 40K.

]]> By: slope https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/#comment-3347 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:30:39 +0000 https://fanfiaddict.com/?p=47868#comment-3347 I want to start off easy

]]> By: geometry dash https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/#comment-3316 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 01:52:26 +0000 https://fanfiaddict.com/?p=47868#comment-3316 A good place to begin is with “Gaunt’s Ghosts” by Dan Abnett.

]]> By: Isreal https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/#comment-3279 Wed, 15 May 2024 12:31:11 +0000 https://fanfiaddict.com/?p=47868#comment-3279 In reply to Terrie Leigh Relf.

For you,”Gaunt’s Ghosts by Dan Abnett” a solid start

]]> By: Terrie Leigh Relf https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/#comment-3232 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:31 +0000 https://fanfiaddict.com/?p=47868#comment-3232 Okay. I’m confused . . . Which book do I start with in this series. A friend just recommended these, and I’m intrigued.

]]> By: tita https://fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-to-start-reading-warhammer-40000-heres-where-to-start/#comment-3227 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:38:11 +0000 https://fanfiaddict.com/?p=47868#comment-3227 Really it’s fantastic article post, thank you!!
GTU

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