Skip to main content
  • Home
  • Articles
  • Wrap Yourself Up in Words With Christmas Releases From Black Library

Wrap Yourself Up in Words With Christmas Releases From Black Library

BL Xmas Nov2 Header

Christmas is always a great time to curl up with a good book, and Black Library has a host of new stories that take in the Mortal Realms, the 41st Millennium, and the Age of Darkness. 

Da Gobbo’s Demise

BL Xmas Nov2 Book1

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Da Red Gobbo! After last year’s Da Gobbo’s Revenge, everyone's favourite revolutionary grot is back – but has he bitten off more than he can chew? On a planet besieged by the bloodthirsty followers of the Dark Gods, our red-coated hero takes charge of a bunch of grots after the death of their Runtherd. Can he overcome overwhelming odds and the jealousy of one of his crew?

Only War: Stories from the 41st Millennium

BL Xmas Nov2 Book2

Jump even further into the grim darkness of the far future with Only War, an anthology of 24 Warhammer 40,000 stories. These tales take in the forces of the Imperium, the xenos threat, and more, with 21 featured writers ranging from the stalwart Graeme McNeill to Black Library newcomers Maria Haskins and Dragon Awards nominee Cameron Johnston.

Conquest Unbound: Stories from the Mortal Realms

BL Xmas Nov2 Book3

Explore the universe of Warhammer Age of Sigmar with 21 short stories chronicling the deeds of Yndrasta, the Celestial Spear, Neferata, the Mortarch of Blood, and the infamous slayer Gotrek Gurnisson, among others. Black Library newcomer Rhuairidh James joins established fan favourites including Adrian Tchaikovsky, Andy Clark, and David Guymer.

Heirs of The Emperor

BL Xmas Nov2 Book4

This mammoth anthology from the Primarchs series brings together previous anthologies Blood of the Emperor, Scions of the Emperor, and Sons of the Emperor, adding five more short stories. That makes a whopping 27 tales about the battling brothers, written by Black Library luminaries including Gav Thorpe, Chris Wraight, and Guy Haley, among others.

12 Tales of Christmas

BL Xmas Nov2 Book5

Count down to Christmas with a collection of eShorts. Find out whether a trio of Cadian snipers can infiltrate a Chaos-corrupted city, how the ven Densts judge potential cultists, and what plans Typhon has for his newest apprentice. These stories are released every other day in December, starting on the second, and if you subscribe you’ll get all 12 for the price of 10!

Whether you’re buying for yourself or your loved ones, you can start your Christmas shopping early as Only War and Conquest Unbound both go on pre-order on Saturday. Sign up for the Black Library newsletter to keep up to date with all of the latest releases.

Related Topics