WhenGames Workshopstarted doing its big boxes of Heresy-era Marines, I dove in.
From Orks to Tau to Necrons to humanity itself, Ive read Warhammer novels that span the entire galaxy.
Even with my tattoo artist picking up the series, I wasnt too interested.
That, and the fact that there are 64 books in the series, was putting me off.
Then I saw Horus Rising in the library.
I realised that I could dip my toes in the heretical waters for free.
I checked it out.
Not only did it cost me nothing, but my month-long loan gave me a deadline to finish it.
Is The Horus Heresy Worth It?
Two chapters in, and I was hooked.
I get why Dan Abnett tops the New York Times bestseller list with his latest Warhammer tomes.
Im only about a quarter of the way through at the time of writing, but Im already committed.
But in what order do you read them?
Are some books skippable, as some readers suggest?
What about the short stories and novellas that Im not sure are included in the main 64?
I went online to figure it out.
Whats The Best Horus Heresy Reading Order?
As an avidDiscworldfan, Im used to weird reading orders.
That said, I wanted some expert advice for this mammoth task.
And the advice online is incredibly varied.
A popular recommendation suggests you start at Book 35.
The Horus Heresy Book Club
This is why Im proposing a Horus Heresy book club.
The Horus Heresy is one of Warhammer 40K’s biggest events.
Here are some of the best books that revolve around it.
