The first 5 books of the Horus Heresy are fantastic! Horus Rising, False Gods, Galaxy in Flames, Flight of the Eisenstein, and Fulgrim are an amazing introduction to the setting.
@@jonesdan85 He didn't specify 30k or 40k in this comment, he specified the setting. Considering how much of the world building in those first 5 books pertains to the modern state of the imperium of man i'd say it's a good introduction.
@jonesdan85 The video starts off with Horus Rising as the first recommendation, so I was adding in that the first 5 books are great for an introduction.
@Hydraxas These 5 books are definitely worth reading - must reads, if you're getting into the Heresy books. Fulgrim is the weakest of the 5, imo, but that last battle scene makes is worth it, and it's probably got the best portrayal of Ferrus Manus in any Warhammer book. @jonesdan85 - bruh
I started with the Eisenhorn trilogy, and that hooked me. What encouraged me to read more about the space marines was Abnett's portrayal of the Death Watch characters towards the end of the first novel. Eisenhorn talks to a librarian of the Death Watch, who comes off like this supreme badass. I moved on to the Heresy books soon after that. Soul Hunter is a must read. It's just awesome - do yourself a favor. They're not just giant space soldiers who shoot guns and look cool doing it (though they are that, too). Best Heresy books: Horus Rising is up there. Prospero Burns (best Space Wolves book ever written), Legion (great spy thriller), Know No Fear (an awesome space battle/disaster). Even though I've seen a lot of criticism against it, I think Saturnine is the best Siege of Terra book (with End and the Death Part III being a close second). It has one of my favorite scenes in all of the heresy, where the loyalists are hiding behind their battlements, and the giant neverborn are just standing outside and 'praying' to the warp, using their power to drive the imperial army insane. It's a very dark, creepy scene, and the stormseers from the White Scars are trying to figure out how to fight against them. Saturnine also does a great job of showing how hopeless things were for the loyalists on Terra. I do thing the Siege of Terra books went on too long - the End and the Death could've been chopped down to two books and been better for it, imo, but they're still worth reading.
I loved Saturnine (I'm new and just picked something that looked cool and binged lore videos to catch u) I've got the 10 Seige books all nice n gold on my shelf. Saturnine was brilliant. I know the others are up and down but I'm having a blast
Fabius Bile was my starting point (yes, that one video from burialgoods just compelled me to read his books). His trilogy was sick-nasty cool. 10/10, would recommend.
Currently, I have got quite an ambitious task over the rest of this year and next: reading the ENTIRE Horus Heresy series in chronological order including all novels, short stories, novellas. But, I sort of got out of order a little bit and started to read things out of order, thanks to the wonderful background videos on your channel and other lore channels. Last night I finished A Thousand Sons and that was quite the emotional roller coaster. However, I cut my teeth on the Uriel Ventris series. I finished The Killing Ground (and balled my eyes out at the end of that one) about a month and a half ago and plan on picking up the next one in the series a bit later on. I have quite a reading list and all of the books mentioned in this video happen to be on it.
@@HistoritorJimaldus lol Yep, that thing is confusing as all heck at first but it helped me find some wonderful prequel stories to read before a main novel title. It was how I found the short story, “The Iron Within” which tells about Dantioch and his small group of fellow Iron Warrior loyalists and their defense of their fortress Schadenhold against their traitor brethren. I don’t want to spoil anything but it has quite an emotional ending.
The first Warhammer book I read that got me into the series was a collection of short stories about Ragnar Blackmane. I'd also highely recommend the Gaunt's Ghosts series as a decent starting point.
Thanks for the list and the breakdown. I've been wondering where/how to start with the WH40K books, and this was a really good explanation on why to start with certain books. I think I'm gonna start with Helsreach since the "last stand" moment with Titus and all the Ultramarines in Space Marine 2 was probably my favorite moment in the game.
The first 3 books in the Horus Heresy books are so excellent that I recommend them to any of my friends who are curious about my lore obsession. I also recommend the short story "The Last Church" because it's just a fantastic story.
I'm new to Warhammer. I don't think Im really that interested in playing the tabletop game, but those miniatures look so awesome so I may buy a couple and see if I can paint them. I just bought Horus Rising so it feels good to get confirmation that it was a good choice.
For me, The First Heretic, Fulgrim (both books show how INDIVIDUALS and whole legions fall to corruption and Chaos) Eisenhorn trilogy Ravenor trilogy (as easy as it is to hate the Inquisition, these books show why the Inquisitors are absolutely necessary to the survival of the Imperium. The things they fight against are often cosmic level entities)
I think the Death Korps novels by Steve Lyons are another good place for people new to the hobby to start getting into the books. Dead Men Walking does a nice job of showing what it's like to be a civilian caught in the middle of a xenos invasion, Krieg highlights the interservice rivalry between the different Regiments of the imperial guard, and Siege of Vraks gives great insight to the culture of a subfaction that usually gets distorted by memes.
I'll have to have a think about my top five... definitely agree with Horus rising and Talon of Horus! Maybe some Ciaphas Cain? Not too sure. I will say its great to see so many newcomers embracing the lore and coming forward with a fresh, open mind. "So what is this?" "How did this happen?" "Who is this character?" As a community we're able to provide decades worth of lore and off shoots from that initial subject matter, once again we're the gateway to so much fantastic story telling that has been years in the making.
I would also recommend Dante by Guy Haley followed by the Sequel Devastation of Baal. Staple lore for learning about how the Blood Angels do, and is one of the few books that actually catalogues an aspirant’s journey into becoming an Astartes. Devastation of Baal is just a through and through banger. So many stand out scenes it’s hard to make a favorite.
Alpharius: Head of the Hydra, Legion and the rollicking stealth/heist adventure Shroud of Night bring the best out of the mysterious, spy service-like space marine Alpha Legion and their hazy "Traitors or not?" stance. Harrowmaster is also highly recommended, especially for those who prefer their Alpha Legion as traitors, manipulating everything to survive. Another dip in the gray "traitors or not" zone are the Soul Drinkers books, a tricked, fallen and mutated space marine chapter that rededicates themselves to stay loyal to the Emperor by taking on risky fights against the Ruinous Powers and exposing Imperial corruption, all while being hunted by the Inquisition and loyalist marines as well as dealing with supply and Chaos influence within their ranks.
I've been getting into the setting for a few months now, and my first book is Rynn's World. I wanted to learn more about the Crimson Fists, since they're the first chapter that I really got drawn to (outside of the Imperial Fists). Idk if it's a great starting point, but I've been enjoying it. I wanna read the first 3 books in the Horus Heresy after it.
If someone is not that great on reading (myself included, but I try to better myself) but want to get a tone of lore then WH40k Rogue Trader the videogame is something to consider in my opinion. The game does an superb job explaining the different things specific about 40k.
My favorite heresy book is Know no fear. It is one of the better books to get into the heresy outside of Horus rising (which is a great book) and it is very relevant to the current lore with the prevalence of the G man. It is also just really good
Another Xenos POV novel that should be mentioned is Asurmen: Hand of Asuryan. I always recommend it over the Path of the Eldar books for those wanting to dive into Aeldari lore, simply because it's written well and are actually good characterisation of the Aeldari. It's a good insight into the race and even has excerpts from the time before their Empire fell to Slaneesh. Plus Asurmen and his Phoenix Lords are just badass characters that deserves way more screentime in 40k media.
I have been only watching lore videos en YT for almost a year, and 1 week ago I started my first AudioBook: Son of the Forest... MY GOD, amazing book, but, not for a entry level, im not a player nor a spacemarine gamer, but I have a lot o friking context
Perturabo: The Hammer of Olympia and Konrad Curze: The Night Haunter by Guy Haley need to be mandatory reading for all fans! Those two books are FANTASTIC. They are sublime with their exploration of traitor primarch's psychology and morality. And with the exploration they make you pity the traitors and empathise with their pain but it does not try to justify their actions and does not put the blame of their wickedness on the Emperor, it does remind you that the Emperor is not as evil as a subgroup of "fans" want to display him as. The Calliphone grilling Perty and Perty's mental breakdown afterwards is just a tear jerking ans unbelievably human scene coming from one of the most cruel traitors. And the scene where The Emperor gives Konrad that heart wrenching monologue about how much he still loves him even after all the things Konrad done, because Konrad is still his son.
@@hatemongerofthetoxicbrood6561 I loved Perturabo’s book and yes his confrontation with his sister toward the end was heartbreaking. And getting more of Dantioch and his and his battle with the hrud was good though I wish those parts got its own book. But that’s just me
I went to my local games store years ago. Asked about 40k figures. Guy behind the counter told me no one plays and they are an overpriced waste of time. I wish I could have given that guy a medal.
IMO Dan Abnett's best book was Prospero Burns. Even if youre not partial to the space wolves, its still showing the start of the Heresy from a unique perspective and is super well written.
The nighlords omnibus is a Def recommend, just finished it the other night and my God that was a wild ride. Honorable mention for the sons of the hydra book, hard pressed to find it paperback these days but the ebook still exists. AL warband that believes they are still doing the emperor's will.
I am a big fan of the Cain novels but I would space them out across reading. Beyond that while I think they are some of my favorite 40k books, I think they work much better as 2nd or 3rd dives for the series. Personally I think the first 3 books of the heresy make the best jump off point for the series though. That being said though The Palatine Pheonix is probably my favorite I've read thus far and along with Bearer of the Word make an incredible addition to the base 3 books for getting into the series.
I really wanted to read some of the books after playing Space Marine 2 because I’m not very familiar with the Warhammer universe, but was totally overwhelmed by just how many books their are and the fact that you can’t even buy some of the books !
Dan. Abnett. Books. I know you included Horus Rising, but criminal to not mention the Eisenhorn series or Gaunts Ghosts 😢 still, otherwise pretty solid list.
I've only read Horus Rising, False Gods, & Galaxy in Flames and I've loved them so much! I've been recommended the Eisenhorn trilogy before and I'm curious about it. What recommended chapter stories are worth reading?
Hellsreach is goated. Though I must protest picking Ruin over the infinite and the divine. Ruin is a deeper more serious dive into necron lore but you can't beat what is essentially robot time travel Rick vs robot high tech historian Rick with no Morty.
I started with Fall of Cadia (I'm yet to finish), idk it seemed like a logical place to start, though I'm following that up with the Dark Imperium trilogy and Sons of the Forest, and Renegades: Harrowmaster for shits and giggles so I've got a good few gaps to fill as yet
The HH novels are some of the best, especially the first 3. Flight of the Eisenstein is quite possibly the best novel in the entire series. Fulgrim is twisted and definitely not my favorite. Eisenhorn and Gaunt’s Ghosts are also really good non-Astartes related novels.
Fifteen Hours is a good short story in my opinion especially if you are a fan of the Imperial Guard. There is no glory in it, no heroes or mighty battles. Just some underage farmers kid who gets indoctrinated into the imperial guard and his life is changed forever. You see the level of bullshittery and death the chaotic logistics of the administratum can cause, the cynical and violent nature of the imperial guard. It is a WW1 trench story, but your enemy are war-born monsters.
👍👍. Helsreach alone is worth it's weight. So glad it made the list. The movie.... gotta quit watching it... sorta 😂. Many thanx Master Narrator....Hail the XIX...
Solid traitor books for me would be 'Shroud of the Night' and 'The Lords of Silence'. Both books have Heresy era marines be introduced to modern 40K and all its nonsense.
Im starting the ciaphas cain books Edit: helsreach was the first 40k book i read followed by Sigismund by john french... i love Sigismund and with that being said I hate abbadon
Speaking as a heretic these are great intros in the loyalist side of 40k but if you wanted to be a little naughty and dance on the other side of the line i'd recommend two very good (AdB awweeee yeah) books. Talon of Horus & Soul Reaver
I've read the infinite and the divine first and almost dropped out 40k. That book is terrible for starting. There is no introduction, no explanation of too many things, and orikan and trazyn seem op for no reason (I mean to a neophite) . Just my 2 cents.
The first 5 books of the Horus Heresy are fantastic! Horus Rising, False Gods, Galaxy in Flames, Flight of the Eisenstein, and Fulgrim are an amazing introduction to the setting.
They aren't 40k they are 30k
@@jonesdan85 He didn't specify 30k or 40k in this comment, he specified the setting. Considering how much of the world building in those first 5 books pertains to the modern state of the imperium of man i'd say it's a good introduction.
@Jokkefanten I'd agree. But heresy isn't 40k is all I'm saying.
@jonesdan85 The video starts off with Horus Rising as the first recommendation, so I was adding in that the first 5 books are great for an introduction.
@Hydraxas These 5 books are definitely worth reading - must reads, if you're getting into the Heresy books. Fulgrim is the weakest of the 5, imo, but that last battle scene makes is worth it, and it's probably got the best portrayal of Ferrus Manus in any Warhammer book.
@jonesdan85 - bruh
Gaunt's Ghosts now and forever!
STRAIGHT! SILVER!!!
TANITH FIRST AND ONLY!
For Tanith, For Verghaust, the Emperor protects!
I started with the Eisenhorn trilogy, and that hooked me. What encouraged me to read more about the space marines was Abnett's portrayal of the Death Watch characters towards the end of the first novel. Eisenhorn talks to a librarian of the Death Watch, who comes off like this supreme badass. I moved on to the Heresy books soon after that.
Soul Hunter is a must read. It's just awesome - do yourself a favor. They're not just giant space soldiers who shoot guns and look cool doing it (though they are that, too).
Best Heresy books: Horus Rising is up there. Prospero Burns (best Space Wolves book ever written), Legion (great spy thriller), Know No Fear (an awesome space battle/disaster).
Even though I've seen a lot of criticism against it, I think Saturnine is the best Siege of Terra book (with End and the Death Part III being a close second). It has one of my favorite scenes in all of the heresy, where the loyalists are hiding behind their battlements, and the giant neverborn are just standing outside and 'praying' to the warp, using their power to drive the imperial army insane. It's a very dark, creepy scene, and the stormseers from the White Scars are trying to figure out how to fight against them. Saturnine also does a great job of showing how hopeless things were for the loyalists on Terra.
I do thing the Siege of Terra books went on too long - the End and the Death could've been chopped down to two books and been better for it, imo, but they're still worth reading.
Eisenhorn was my first Warhammer novel. Want to read Ravenor next.
I loved Saturnine (I'm new and just picked something that looked cool and binged lore videos to catch u) I've got the 10 Seige books all nice n gold on my shelf. Saturnine was brilliant. I know the others are up and down but I'm having a blast
I am surprised that Caiaphas Cain or Gaunt's Ghosts were not brought up, really a lot of Dan Abnett's books are amazing
Dante, devastation of Baal, and darkness in the blood. In that order. Amazing blood angels series
So Lords of Blood Omnibus collection.
Fabius Bile was my starting point (yes, that one video from burialgoods just compelled me to read his books). His trilogy was sick-nasty cool. 10/10, would recommend.
Burial just spreading the good word
Currently, I have got quite an ambitious task over the rest of this year and next: reading the ENTIRE Horus Heresy series in chronological order including all novels, short stories, novellas. But, I sort of got out of order a little bit and started to read things out of order, thanks to the wonderful background videos on your channel and other lore channels. Last night I finished A Thousand Sons and that was quite the emotional roller coaster. However, I cut my teeth on the Uriel Ventris series. I finished The Killing Ground (and balled my eyes out at the end of that one) about a month and a half ago and plan on picking up the next one in the series a bit later on. I have quite a reading list and all of the books mentioned in this video happen to be on it.
Horus Rising is an awesome start.
I’ve been doing that, and it’s taken me 8 years 😂
Using the black librarium map to link the stories in chronological order?
@@HistoritorJimaldus lol Yep, that thing is confusing as all heck at first but it helped me find some wonderful prequel stories to read before a main novel title. It was how I found the short story, “The Iron Within” which tells about Dantioch and his small group of fellow Iron Warrior loyalists and their defense of their fortress Schadenhold against their traitor brethren. I don’t want to spoil anything but it has quite an emotional ending.
Gaunt's Ghosts & Eisenhorn Series
First & Only was my first one in and I loved it.
The first Warhammer book I read that got me into the series was a collection of short stories about Ragnar Blackmane. I'd also highely recommend the Gaunt's Ghosts series as a decent starting point.
Thanks for the list and the breakdown. I've been wondering where/how to start with the WH40K books, and this was a really good explanation on why to start with certain books.
I think I'm gonna start with Helsreach since the "last stand" moment with Titus and all the Ultramarines in Space Marine 2 was probably my favorite moment in the game.
3:34 ok, you got me here, i'm ready for it
The first 3 books in the Horus Heresy books are so excellent that I recommend them to any of my friends who are curious about my lore obsession. I also recommend the short story "The Last Church" because it's just a fantastic story.
The Vaults of Terra series is such a good introduction to the setting.
Fable 2 ost amazing music pick 0:01
Talon of Horus was my second 40k book and it’s one of my fav books in general and I think it’s a great read for new comers
I'm new to Warhammer. I don't think Im really that interested in playing the tabletop game, but those miniatures look so awesome so I may buy a couple and see if I can paint them. I just bought Horus Rising so it feels good to get confirmation that it was a good choice.
Someone should write a book called 'F*ck Erebus !'
Then proceed to write a novel about Corvas returning & killing Erebus in brutal daemon raven fashion
@@dogstar5927 God, I’d love to, but from a fan’s perspective. How I’d do it though, it would need to be a collaborative effort with other fans.
ADB pretty much did. It’s called Betrayer
@@Bcuzieatiron he only had his hands off sliced & ran like the coward he is
For me,
The First Heretic,
Fulgrim (both books show how INDIVIDUALS and whole legions fall to corruption and Chaos)
Eisenhorn trilogy
Ravenor trilogy (as easy as it is to hate the Inquisition, these books show why the Inquisitors are absolutely necessary to the survival of the Imperium. The things they fight against are often cosmic level entities)
Thanks for mentioning my two favourite characters in all of 40K, Val and Aleya!
I think the Death Korps novels by Steve Lyons are another good place for people new to the hobby to start getting into the books. Dead Men Walking does a nice job of showing what it's like to be a civilian caught in the middle of a xenos invasion, Krieg highlights the interservice rivalry between the different Regiments of the imperial guard, and Siege of Vraks gives great insight to the culture of a subfaction that usually gets distorted by memes.
Back in the day I started my 40k journey with Horus Rising and the other HH novels, too.
Must read short stories: The Painted Count - Guy Haley and Dreams of Unity.
Yep. Just jumped in, I’m hooked.
I'll have to have a think about my top five... definitely agree with Horus rising and Talon of Horus! Maybe some Ciaphas Cain? Not too sure.
I will say its great to see so many newcomers embracing the lore and coming forward with a fresh, open mind. "So what is this?" "How did this happen?" "Who is this character?" As a community we're able to provide decades worth of lore and off shoots from that initial subject matter, once again we're the gateway to so much fantastic story telling that has been years in the making.
The ragnar book series, uriel ventris books, emperors finest and battle of the fang are all great reads
I would also recommend Dante by Guy Haley followed by the Sequel Devastation of Baal. Staple lore for learning about how the Blood Angels do, and is one of the few books that actually catalogues an aspirant’s journey into becoming an Astartes.
Devastation of Baal is just a through and through banger. So many stand out scenes it’s hard to make a favorite.
Thank you! Will show this to my friends.
0:55 i read alll that fifty four books........ worth it.
ONCE MORE INTO THE BREACH, SIEGE OF TERRA TIMEEE
Alpharius: Head of the Hydra, Legion and the rollicking stealth/heist adventure Shroud of Night bring the best out of the mysterious, spy service-like space marine Alpha Legion and their hazy "Traitors or not?" stance. Harrowmaster is also highly recommended, especially for those who prefer their Alpha Legion as traitors, manipulating everything to survive.
Another dip in the gray "traitors or not" zone are the Soul Drinkers books, a tricked, fallen and mutated space marine chapter that rededicates themselves to stay loyal to the Emperor by taking on risky fights against the Ruinous Powers and exposing Imperial corruption, all while being hunted by the Inquisition and loyalist marines as well as dealing with supply and Chaos influence within their ranks.
I would suggest the Eisenhorn trilogy. I’ve read it a few times and I keep going back to it.
If you were intrigued by Grey Knights like I was I highly recommend The Emperor’s Gift. It’s my first 40k book. I’m reading Eisenhorn book 1 now.
I've been getting into the setting for a few months now, and my first book is Rynn's World. I wanted to learn more about the Crimson Fists, since they're the first chapter that I really got drawn to (outside of the Imperial Fists). Idk if it's a great starting point, but I've been enjoying it. I wanna read the first 3 books in the Horus Heresy after it.
Night lords omnibus, one of the best things I’ve ever read
If someone is not that great on reading (myself included, but I try to better myself) but want to get a tone of lore then WH40k Rogue Trader the videogame is something to consider in my opinion. The game does an superb job explaining the different things specific about 40k.
My favorite heresy book is Know no fear. It is one of the better books to get into the heresy outside of Horus rising (which is a great book) and it is very relevant to the current lore with the prevalence of the G man. It is also just really good
Currently listening to cadian blood atm loving it so far
Another Xenos POV novel that should be mentioned is Asurmen: Hand of Asuryan. I always recommend it over the Path of the Eldar books for those wanting to dive into Aeldari lore, simply because it's written well and are actually good characterisation of the Aeldari. It's a good insight into the race and even has excerpts from the time before their Empire fell to Slaneesh. Plus Asurmen and his Phoenix Lords are just badass characters that deserves way more screentime in 40k media.
Eldar.
Then you'd love Eldrad v Slaanesh. From the original 13th Black Crusade.
For heretic Astartes, I would definitely recommend Storm of Iron by Graham McNeil
I am just reading the book "The lost and the damned" and so far I love it
The Inquisition War Trilogy, Space Marine, Battlefleet Gothic.
I have been only watching lore videos en YT for almost a year, and 1 week ago I started my first AudioBook: Son of the Forest... MY GOD, amazing book, but, not for a entry level, im not a player nor a spacemarine gamer, but I have a lot o friking context
Perturabo: The Hammer of Olympia and Konrad Curze: The Night Haunter by Guy Haley need to be mandatory reading for all fans! Those two books are FANTASTIC. They are sublime with their exploration of traitor primarch's psychology and morality. And with the exploration they make you pity the traitors and empathise with their pain but it does not try to justify their actions and does not put the blame of their wickedness on the Emperor, it does remind you that the Emperor is not as evil as a subgroup of "fans" want to display him as.
The Calliphone grilling Perty and Perty's mental breakdown afterwards is just a tear jerking ans unbelievably human scene coming from one of the most cruel traitors.
And the scene where The Emperor gives Konrad that heart wrenching monologue about how much he still loves him even after all the things Konrad done, because Konrad is still his son.
@@hatemongerofthetoxicbrood6561 I loved Perturabo’s book and yes his confrontation with his sister toward the end was heartbreaking. And getting more of Dantioch and his and his battle with the hrud was good though I wish those parts got its own book. But that’s just me
I went to my local games store years ago. Asked about 40k figures. Guy behind the counter told me no one plays and they are an overpriced waste of time.
I wish I could have given that guy a medal.
IMO Dan Abnett's best book was Prospero Burns. Even if youre not partial to the space wolves, its still showing the start of the Heresy from a unique perspective and is super well written.
Betrayer and First Heretic were my firsts and I still think they're the best.
Helsreach is goated as well
Helsreach is what got me hooked
My first book was Brutal Kunnin and I have zero regrets
My first book was Baneblade by Guy haley. Tanks on an ridiculous Deathworld against Orks
All great recommendations 👍🏾
Helsreach, baby. GOATED.
The best start is Eisenhorn
The nighlords omnibus is a Def recommend, just finished it the other night and my God that was a wild ride. Honorable mention for the sons of the hydra book, hard pressed to find it paperback these days but the ebook still exists. AL warband that believes they are still doing the emperor's will.
My favorite so far is helreach followed by avenging son.
Master of Mankind is great for understanding the Emperor little better.
“BROTHERS OF THE SNAKE”‼️ 👇🧐
I am a big fan of the Cain novels but I would space them out across reading. Beyond that while I think they are some of my favorite 40k books, I think they work much better as 2nd or 3rd dives for the series. Personally I think the first 3 books of the heresy make the best jump off point for the series though. That being said though The Palatine Pheonix is probably my favorite I've read thus far and along with Bearer of the Word make an incredible addition to the base 3 books for getting into the series.
I really wanted to read some of the books after playing Space Marine 2 because I’m not very familiar with the Warhammer universe, but was totally overwhelmed by just how many books their are and the fact that you can’t even buy some of the books !
Man, why does no one mention "15 hours " that is the best start for the Imperial guard.
For me:
Eisenhorn trilogy
Dante + devastation of baal
Space wolf obnibus
Gaunt ghosts
do any of the audio books have sound effects? i always love when they add them
Dan. Abnett. Books. I know you included Horus Rising, but criminal to not mention the Eisenhorn series or Gaunts Ghosts 😢 still, otherwise pretty solid list.
Emperors Gift
I've only read Horus Rising, False Gods, & Galaxy in Flames and I've loved them so much!
I've been recommended the Eisenhorn trilogy before and I'm curious about it.
What recommended chapter stories are worth reading?
Anything Dan Abnett and Graham McNeill.
@@boldfacedred1023 Those two are two are the GOAT in all of BL, though for me Guy Haley and ADB are getting right up there.
...I need a "how to read all of 40k for a complete neophyte" list please!
thank you lord remembernacer , for your wisdom
Gaunt's Ghosts: Necropolis.
Can you also do a video going over the different warhammer short stories and which are must reads?
Temple of light from fable 2 nice
It's simple.
I hear temple of light, i hit like.
It was Richard Boylans first 2 episodes that got me to finally dive into WH40k , 300+ books later and I still think Helsreach is God Emperor Tier!
Hellsreach is goated. Though I must protest picking Ruin over the infinite and the divine. Ruin is a deeper more serious dive into necron lore but you can't beat what is essentially robot time travel Rick vs robot high tech historian Rick with no Morty.
Gaunts ghosts! ❤
Dark imperium I really like them
Rynn's world for good space marine action.
Warriors of Ultramar is awesome I thought :D
Ragnar Blackmanes series is fantastic
first 40k book i listened to was madness within which now im thinking about it is just the ultramarines movie plot but without the bs
I started with Fall of Cadia (I'm yet to finish), idk it seemed like a logical place to start, though I'm following that up with the Dark Imperium trilogy and Sons of the Forest, and Renegades: Harrowmaster for shits and giggles so I've got a good few gaps to fill as yet
For the Emperor!
Brother Remembrancer, grab the copier! The heavy copier! More people must read these fantastic books!
Eisenhorn!
I have only read Night Lords
The HH novels are some of the best, especially the first 3. Flight of the Eisenstein is quite possibly the best novel in the entire series. Fulgrim is twisted and definitely not my favorite. Eisenhorn and Gaunt’s Ghosts are also really good non-Astartes related novels.
Spear of the Emperor
who made the art at 1:47???
and 1:58
L J Koh and Alex Christi
@@TheRemembrancer ty
Fifteen Hours is a good short story in my opinion especially if you are a fan of the Imperial Guard.
There is no glory in it, no heroes or mighty battles. Just some underage farmers kid who gets indoctrinated into the imperial guard and his life is changed forever. You see the level of bullshittery and death the chaotic logistics of the administratum can cause, the cynical and violent nature of the imperial guard. It is a WW1 trench story, but your enemy are war-born monsters.
👍👍.
Helsreach alone is worth it's weight. So glad it made the list. The movie.... gotta quit watching it... sorta 😂. Many thanx Master Narrator....Hail the XIX...
i was expecting a tourist/anti fan and recomandations. glad to see it wasn´t the case
Rynn's World
Most important book is the ciaphas cane books
Me when no Fehervari Books ... angery
Solid traitor books for me would be 'Shroud of the Night' and 'The Lords of Silence'. Both books have Heresy era marines be introduced to modern 40K and all its nonsense.
Eisenhorn tri
Horus Heresy 1-3
The infinite and the divine
Nigth Lords tri
It worked for me
Fulgrim to - 1 2 3 4
Im starting the ciaphas cain books
Edit: helsreach was the first 40k book i read followed by Sigismund by john french... i love Sigismund and with that being said I hate abbadon
Speaking as a heretic these are great intros in the loyalist side of 40k but if you wanted to be a little naughty and dance on the other side of the line i'd recommend two very good (AdB awweeee yeah) books. Talon of Horus & Soul Reaver
And First Heretic because why not it's so bloody good
Flipping heck I've had a few beers, soul reaver is a great PS1 game SoulHunter is a fantastic book. Apologies
Ciaphas Cain is the best 40k character
I've read the infinite and the divine first and almost dropped out 40k. That book is terrible for starting. There is no introduction, no explanation of too many things, and orikan and trazyn seem op for no reason (I mean to a neophite) . Just my 2 cents.
0:56 what Is the name of this website?
Black library