Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
@theblacklibrarian.bsky.social
Jay Kirkman, Black Library “Lore Correspondent” for Goonhammer.
https://www.goonhammer.com/author/jay-kirkman/
Father of five. Hockey Dad. Son of New England but Kentucky resident. 50. Ave Dominus Nox. Leafs. Yanks. Celtic. And most of all, #FuckCancer
https://www.goonhammer.com/author/jay-kirkman/
Father of five. Hockey Dad. Son of New England but Kentucky resident. 50. Ave Dominus Nox. Leafs. Yanks. Celtic. And most of all, #FuckCancer
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I’m exploring some Bluesky features and will be curating a list of our Black Library authors. Will be an ongoing WIP as I find more or more join. 🤘
#WarhammerCommunity #BlackLibrary #Nerdlings
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#WarhammerCommunity #BlackLibrary #Nerdlings
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Finally, folks mentioned this week also include:
@jmswallow.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Starship Alexandria, @markalatham.bsky.social Jervis Johnson, @gavthorpe.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
Thanks for reading!
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
@jmswallow.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Starship Alexandria, @markalatham.bsky.social Jervis Johnson, @gavthorpe.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
Thanks for reading!
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
Black Library Weekly: Too Much of a Good Thing?
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
www.goonhammer.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Finally, folks mentioned this week also include:
@jmswallow.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Starship Alexandria, @markalatham.bsky.social Jervis Johnson, @gavthorpe.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
Thanks for reading!
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
@jmswallow.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Starship Alexandria, @markalatham.bsky.social Jervis Johnson, @gavthorpe.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
Thanks for reading!
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Folks mentioned this week also include:
@filmdeg.bsky.social Chris Wraight, @crunchychocobo.bsky.social @wh40kbookclub.bsky.social @mikevincent-author.bsky.social @noahvannguyen.bsky.social @malkydel.bsky.social @paulkane.bsky.social Black Library Nutters
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
@filmdeg.bsky.social Chris Wraight, @crunchychocobo.bsky.social @wh40kbookclub.bsky.social @mikevincent-author.bsky.social @noahvannguyen.bsky.social @malkydel.bsky.social @paulkane.bsky.social Black Library Nutters
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
Black Library Weekly: Too Much of a Good Thing?
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
www.goonhammer.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Folks mentioned this week also include:
@filmdeg.bsky.social Chris Wraight, @crunchychocobo.bsky.social @wh40kbookclub.bsky.social @mikevincent-author.bsky.social @noahvannguyen.bsky.social @malkydel.bsky.social @paulkane.bsky.social Black Library Nutters
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
@filmdeg.bsky.social Chris Wraight, @crunchychocobo.bsky.social @wh40kbookclub.bsky.social @mikevincent-author.bsky.social @noahvannguyen.bsky.social @malkydel.bsky.social @paulkane.bsky.social Black Library Nutters
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Folks mentioned this week also include:
Creative Assembly, C. L. Werner, @jmreynolds.bsky.social David Annandale, @annodracula.bsky.social @guyhaley.bsky.social Max Hennessy, @joeabercrombie.com Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame, @jonathandbeer.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Creative Assembly, C. L. Werner, @jmreynolds.bsky.social David Annandale, @annodracula.bsky.social @guyhaley.bsky.social Max Hennessy, @joeabercrombie.com Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame, @jonathandbeer.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
Black Library Weekly: Too Much of a Good Thing?
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
www.goonhammer.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Folks mentioned this week also include:
Creative Assembly, C. L. Werner, @jmreynolds.bsky.social David Annandale, @annodracula.bsky.social @guyhaley.bsky.social Max Hennessy, @joeabercrombie.com Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame, @jonathandbeer.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Creative Assembly, C. L. Werner, @jmreynolds.bsky.social David Annandale, @annodracula.bsky.social @guyhaley.bsky.social Max Hennessy, @joeabercrombie.com Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame, @jonathandbeer.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Folks mentioned this week include:
North Shore Animal League, Foreigner, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @notsosilentrobb.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social @grahammcneill.bsky.social William King, Dan Abnett, @warlordguymer.bsky.social @warcradlestudios.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
North Shore Animal League, Foreigner, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @notsosilentrobb.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social @grahammcneill.bsky.social William King, Dan Abnett, @warlordguymer.bsky.social @warcradlestudios.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
Black Library Weekly: Too Much of a Good Thing?
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
www.goonhammer.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Folks mentioned this week include:
North Shore Animal League, Foreigner, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @notsosilentrobb.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social @grahammcneill.bsky.social William King, Dan Abnett, @warlordguymer.bsky.social @warcradlestudios.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
North Shore Animal League, Foreigner, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @notsosilentrobb.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social @grahammcneill.bsky.social William King, Dan Abnett, @warlordguymer.bsky.social @warcradlestudios.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
How much is too much? This week we look at the increasing pace of #BlackLibrary deluxe editions and what it might mean for the community.
There's also a six-pack of terrific book recs from @warlordguymer.bsky.social and all the news from around the net. Let's go! 🤘
#Warhammer #BookSky
There's also a six-pack of terrific book recs from @warlordguymer.bsky.social and all the news from around the net. Let's go! 🤘
#Warhammer #BookSky
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
Black Library Weekly: Too Much of a Good Thing?
The Black Library Weekly is here to look at upcoming titles from Games Workshop and share a six-pack with author David Guymer!
www.goonhammer.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
How much is too much? This week we look at the increasing pace of #BlackLibrary deluxe editions and what it might mean for the community.
There's also a six-pack of terrific book recs from @warlordguymer.bsky.social and all the news from around the net. Let's go! 🤘
#Warhammer #BookSky
There's also a six-pack of terrific book recs from @warlordguymer.bsky.social and all the news from around the net. Let's go! 🤘
#Warhammer #BookSky
First good laugh of the book already, a promising start! 😂
-from Da Red Gobbo’s Last Stand by @andiewington.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
-from Da Red Gobbo’s Last Stand by @andiewington.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
First good laugh of the book already, a promising start! 😂
-from Da Red Gobbo’s Last Stand by @andiewington.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
-from Da Red Gobbo’s Last Stand by @andiewington.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Feeling a change of pace after finishing Dropsite Massacre, probably doesn’t get much more changed than this! 😂
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Feeling a change of pace after finishing Dropsite Massacre, probably doesn’t get much more changed than this! 😂
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
It’s been a few years since I’ve had rats, but I’ve had a rat-shaped hole in my heart ever since. My wife surprised me with a new cage and wonderful pair of boys tonight for my 51st.
Meet Horus and Abaddon, the newest additions to the family. 🐀 ❤️
Meet Horus and Abaddon, the newest additions to the family. 🐀 ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
It’s been a few years since I’ve had rats, but I’ve had a rat-shaped hole in my heart ever since. My wife surprised me with a new cage and wonderful pair of boys tonight for my 51st.
Meet Horus and Abaddon, the newest additions to the family. 🐀 ❤️
Meet Horus and Abaddon, the newest additions to the family. 🐀 ❤️
“Post you from a different era.”
What blows me away about this picture- like, genuinely compels thoughtful reflection beyond just nostalgia and reminiscence- is that my oldest at 15 is only 4 years younger than I was here.
What blows me away about this picture- like, genuinely compels thoughtful reflection beyond just nostalgia and reminiscence- is that my oldest at 15 is only 4 years younger than I was here.
November 9, 2025 at 3:56 AM
“Post you from a different era.”
What blows me away about this picture- like, genuinely compels thoughtful reflection beyond just nostalgia and reminiscence- is that my oldest at 15 is only 4 years younger than I was here.
What blows me away about this picture- like, genuinely compels thoughtful reflection beyond just nostalgia and reminiscence- is that my oldest at 15 is only 4 years younger than I was here.
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
Tbt a seasonal homage to our greatest living author, dreamweaver, visionary plus actor and the reason I NEVER use subtext in my own oeuvre (it is of course for cowards) 🙏🖤💀
November 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Tbt a seasonal homage to our greatest living author, dreamweaver, visionary plus actor and the reason I NEVER use subtext in my own oeuvre (it is of course for cowards) 🙏🖤💀
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
The anthology that includes my Warhammer 40k short story about tankists, "Worm of Valhalla", is finally out - not just for pre-order! The audiobook version is also fun because you get to find out which of the characters are Scottish.
www.amazon.com/Death-Duty-A...
www.amazon.com/Death-Duty-A...
Death And Duty (Astra Militarum: Warhammer 40,000)
Death And Duty (Astra Militarum: Warhammer 40,000) - Kindle edition by Lyons, Steve, Hayward, Victoria, Woolley, Justin, James, Rhuairidh, Harris, Carrie, Sollitto, John, Ryan, Sam, Zimmerman, Russell, Davis, Callum, Lawless, Shauna, Vincent, Mike, R Pike, Tom. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Death And Duty (Astra Militarum: Warhammer 40,000).
www.amazon.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The anthology that includes my Warhammer 40k short story about tankists, "Worm of Valhalla", is finally out - not just for pre-order! The audiobook version is also fun because you get to find out which of the characters are Scottish.
www.amazon.com/Death-Duty-A...
www.amazon.com/Death-Duty-A...
LAST DAY to vote on the first round of books, folks! If you haven't yet, come help kick off the Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame in epic fashion. The turnout and engagement has already well exceeded what I'd hoped, thanks to all who have participated!
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
The #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame has kicked off over at Goonhammer, and YOU can have your say in which books are inducted! The first round is all about novels published pre-'99, so we're talking serious old-school vibes. Check it out and get voting!
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
Announcing the Black Library Readers’ Hall of Fame
One of the most common questions asked in the various Black Library reader communities is, “What are the best Warhammer books ever written?” New readers ask this as they try to get a se…
www.goonhammer.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
LAST DAY to vote on the first round of books, folks! If you haven't yet, come help kick off the Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame in epic fashion. The turnout and engagement has already well exceeded what I'd hoped, thanks to all who have participated!
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
The history of the Black Library soldiers on, this time covering the first half of 2002!
The 40K History of the Black Library: Gaunt's Ghosts Coast to Coast
The history of the Black Library soldiers on, this time covering the first half of 2002!
www.goonhammer.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The history of the Black Library soldiers on, this time covering the first half of 2002!
November 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
BLACK LIBRARY REVEAL
Looks like there will be a 12-volume reissuing of 'key' Horus Heresy entries, starting with Horus Rising. Just shown on the Preview Show.
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Looks like there will be a 12-volume reissuing of 'key' Horus Heresy entries, starting with Horus Rising. Just shown on the Preview Show.
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
BLACK LIBRARY REVEAL
Looks like there will be a 12-volume reissuing of 'key' Horus Heresy entries, starting with Horus Rising. Just shown on the Preview Show.
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Looks like there will be a 12-volume reissuing of 'key' Horus Heresy entries, starting with Horus Rising. Just shown on the Preview Show.
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
My 2nd short is available from The Black Library in the "Death and Duty" anthology! I am super grateful and thankful for this opportunity!
This is available for e-readers and audiobooks! The paperbacks are all sold out online so you'll have to hunt for them in stores if you wanna grab one!
This is available for e-readers and audiobooks! The paperbacks are all sold out online so you'll have to hunt for them in stores if you wanna grab one!
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
My 2nd short is available from The Black Library in the "Death and Duty" anthology! I am super grateful and thankful for this opportunity!
This is available for e-readers and audiobooks! The paperbacks are all sold out online so you'll have to hunt for them in stores if you wanna grab one!
This is available for e-readers and audiobooks! The paperbacks are all sold out online so you'll have to hunt for them in stores if you wanna grab one!
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
All of the Warhammer stories I've written!
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
All of the Warhammer stories I've written!
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
Beer killed it, this is a contender for my own Book of the Year. The cat and mouse shadow war he weaves between the Necrons and Astra Militarum is a delight for anyone who knows that wars are won and lost on logistics as much (if not more) as force of arms.
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
This week in the Black Library, Jay reviews Tomb World by Jonathan D. Beer, one of his favorite books of the year. As you might surmise, it involves Necrons.
Goonhammer Reviews: Tomb World, by Jonathan D. Beer
This week in the Black Library, Jay reviews Tomb World by Jonathan D. Beer, one of his favorite books of the year. As you might surmise, it involves Necrons.
www.goonhammer.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Beer killed it, this is a contender for my own Book of the Year. The cat and mouse shadow war he weaves between the Necrons and Astra Militarum is a delight for anyone who knows that wars are won and lost on logistics as much (if not more) as force of arms.
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
This week in the Black Library, Jay reviews Tomb World by Jonathan D. Beer, one of his favorite books of the year. As you might surmise, it involves Necrons.
Goonhammer Reviews: Tomb World, by Jonathan D. Beer
This week in the Black Library, Jay reviews Tomb World by Jonathan D. Beer, one of his favorite books of the year. As you might surmise, it involves Necrons.
www.goonhammer.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week in the Black Library, Jay reviews Tomb World by Jonathan D. Beer, one of his favorite books of the year. As you might surmise, it involves Necrons.
My brother shares a name with the creator of The Walking Dead and Invincible, and we're also in Kentucky. You ought to see the mail he gets.
A decade ago when we bought the local comic store, we gave a half-moment's thought to having a "Special Guest Appearance by Robert Kirkman." 😂
A decade ago when we bought the local comic store, we gave a half-moment's thought to having a "Special Guest Appearance by Robert Kirkman." 😂
Every couple of weeks I get a post that's meant for Chuck Schumer, but I am not Chuck Schumer
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
My brother shares a name with the creator of The Walking Dead and Invincible, and we're also in Kentucky. You ought to see the mail he gets.
A decade ago when we bought the local comic store, we gave a half-moment's thought to having a "Special Guest Appearance by Robert Kirkman." 😂
A decade ago when we bought the local comic store, we gave a half-moment's thought to having a "Special Guest Appearance by Robert Kirkman." 😂
LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS 11/4
Nice #Necromunda haul, and look at those authors! Annandale, Brooks, Flowers, Haley, Hill, Hinks and more. An absolute wealth of stories I can’t wait to dive into. (And at cover price, no less!)
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Nice #Necromunda haul, and look at those authors! Annandale, Brooks, Flowers, Haley, Hill, Hinks and more. An absolute wealth of stories I can’t wait to dive into. (And at cover price, no less!)
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS 11/4
Nice #Necromunda haul, and look at those authors! Annandale, Brooks, Flowers, Haley, Hill, Hinks and more. An absolute wealth of stories I can’t wait to dive into. (And at cover price, no less!)
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Nice #Necromunda haul, and look at those authors! Annandale, Brooks, Flowers, Haley, Hill, Hinks and more. An absolute wealth of stories I can’t wait to dive into. (And at cover price, no less!)
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Introducing: Warhammer Survivors, coming 2026.
The endless night closes around you in the universes of Warhammer. Pick a champion and eviscerate endless swarms of enemies ⚔️
Watch the trailer 👇
The endless night closes around you in the universes of Warhammer. Pick a champion and eviscerate endless swarms of enemies ⚔️
Watch the trailer 👇
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wow. My banner just arrived from the official Warhammer merch shop, and the size and quality of the banner are a delightful surprise. It’s heavy!
Thanks to (Tyranid fan) Declan for modeling scale.
#Warhammer #NightLords #AveDominusNox
Thanks to (Tyranid fan) Declan for modeling scale.
#Warhammer #NightLords #AveDominusNox
November 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Wow. My banner just arrived from the official Warhammer merch shop, and the size and quality of the banner are a delightful surprise. It’s heavy!
Thanks to (Tyranid fan) Declan for modeling scale.
#Warhammer #NightLords #AveDominusNox
Thanks to (Tyranid fan) Declan for modeling scale.
#Warhammer #NightLords #AveDominusNox
Indeed so, but he looks *damn* good on the Museum shelf, even if it needs a bit of rearranging soon…
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Indeed so, but he looks *damn* good on the Museum shelf, even if it needs a bit of rearranging soon…
Haven’t built minis in a bit, but got the bug for one today. 🤘
Straight into the Museum he goes!
#Warhammer
Straight into the Museum he goes!
#Warhammer
November 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Haven’t built minis in a bit, but got the bug for one today. 🤘
Straight into the Museum he goes!
#Warhammer
Straight into the Museum he goes!
#Warhammer