With the surge of Warhammer in mainstream media, it means that more and more people are hearing about it for the first time and wondering where to begin. In a BBC interview, a Warhammer fan described the appeal of the tabletop element as partially due to the tactical component, saying its not as detached as video games can be. The endorsement of celebrities such as Henry Cavill of The Witcher fame and Ed Sheeran, despite his Game of Thrones cameo, certainly didn’t hurt that larger appeal either. Instead of being something that was secretive or a guilty pleasure, it has become more mainstream with the current surge of unapologetic nerd culture. It has been popular for the last 35 years, but Warhammer has experienced a definite spike in popularity during recent years.
While that remains, the books frequently oscillate somewhere between that parody and serious grimdark reality. Warhammer began as a grimdark parody, not afraid to laugh at itself. The books derived out of the desire, and demand, to delve further into the background and lore of this alternate militaristic universe. Of course before there were the books, there were the Warhammer models and tabletop game. Then, if you want to learn more about the prequel era, you can read our article about The Horus Heresy reading order. However, it will be the perfect introduction to your Warhammer reading journey. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the books. So, we’ve taken a look at the ratings and popularity on Goodreads to create a list of the best Warhammer 40k books. On top of the multitude of books and products, there are different factions, wars, and eras. What began as an RPG tabletop game has since expanded to include literally hundreds of companion books that delve into the history and lore of this universe. Warhammer is the most popular product from its parent company Games Workshop. So, this list has distilled their bibliography down to the best Warhammer 40k books that you need to read first. But the Warhammer universe can be overwhelming with its breadth and scope. If you’re a fan of science fiction and fantasy, then it is likely you’ve seen mentions of Warhammer everywhere.
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