Warhammer has many ways to consume its stories. Whether you do that through playing video games, watching youtube videos, or reading books, you can’t really go wrong with how you do it. One of the best ways to do it though is through audiobooks. There are a couple of reasons that Warhammer audiobooks are so great, but one of the most important ones is the voice acting. The narrators for most audiobooks are almost monotone half the time, but Warhammer narrators are almost always immersing you in the story with their performances.
This article will guide you to four amazing Warhammer 40k audiobooks that are great for newcomers, but also are amazing for veteran fans. Audiobooks can be found on Audible or Libby, but Audible is recommended for warhammer as they have almost every single book on there. One way to buy multiple of these books without spending a fortune is to buy a bundle of three audible credits for $36, these will let you buy three books without purchasing them at full price which is normally $33.
The first W40k audiobook I have to recommend is “For the Emperor” by Sandy Mitchell. This book is about the famous Commissar Cain, Hero of the Imperium! The book is filled with action, comedy, and drama. It’s a great introduction to Warhammer, as certain phrases or incidents are explained through the book without breaking up the flow of the story. The voice acting is pretty good here, but nowhere near how good the other books on this list are. The book is $33 on audible.
The next book is called “The Infinite and The Divine” by Robert Rath. This book takes place across eons, and is mostly about two really really old immortal robots being incredibly petty towards each other. The first half of the book is a bit more comedic than the second half. That doesn’t mean the second half is bad by any means, just that it gets a bit more action focused then. The voice acting in the book is incredible, with the narrator also making the sound effects instead of just saying they happen. This book is also great for newcomers since they are able to explain things without breaking up the action. The book is $32 on Audible.
The third book is called “The Fall of Cadia” by (again) Robert Rath. This book is about one of the most important events in the current 40k setting. It starts off a little bit slow, but quickly gets into an intense mix of action, politics, and hope. The book is about 22 hours long, but every moment feels important, and events from early in the book are referenced and make the emotion even more prominent. The voice acting is one of the best I’ve ever heard in an audiobook, with the multiple narrators all putting their best effort into their performance. The book is also $33 on Audible.
The final book is named “Nexus & Other Stories” which is a collection of around 16 novellas each about a different faction in 40k. Each story is about a different faction, which means this audiobook is a great way to find your favorite faction! My personal favorite was “Where Dere’s Da Warp Dere’s A Way” by Mike Brooks. It focuses on the orks, and is a prequel to a book called “Brutal Kunnin’” which is also by Brooks. There is a variety of voice acting as almost every story has a different narrator, and most of it is really good. I highly recommend this book because it is only $11 on Audible.
All in all, Warhammer 40k audiobooks are incredibly fun to listen to, and since they’re audiobooks you can listen to them while you do something else. I recommend this as a way to stave off boredom in those situations when you can only listen to stuff while you do something. I also recommend audiobooks since some people find reading books harder than listening to them, because of conditions such as dyslexia.
If anyone has any Warhammer 40k book recommendations, please leave them in the comments!