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Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
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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
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Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman @theblacklibrarian.bsky.social · Nov 27
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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Reading Krakenblood, by @malkydel.bsky.social

He crafts his prose like poetry. His scenes aren’t described so much as woven with his words. It moves slowly but the reader is well rewarded for lingering.

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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My laugh for the day…

(Attribution unknown)

#Warhammer
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
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I've finished @aptshadow.bsky.social's Starseer's Ruin, and I have so many things to say.

So. Many. Good. Things.

Going to have to write something longer form about it. But until then, let's just say it's raced into the very top echelons of my favourite Age of Sigmar novels to date already.
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Finally, folks mentioned this week also include:

@grahammcneill.bsky.social @timwaggoner.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social

As always, thank you so much for reading!

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Folks mentioned this week also include:

@crunchychocobo.bsky.social @wh40kbookclub.bsky.social @malkydel.bsky.social @garykloster.bsky.social @warlordguymer.bsky.social @creative-assembly.com @steampowered.com

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Folks mentioned this week also include:

@emilymandel.bsky.social Susanna Clarke, Wayne Gretzky, Nena, Misfits, Glasgow Celtic, Rangers, @johnfrench.bsky.social @andiewington.bsky.social @miramanga.bsky.social @arbitorian.bsky.social Aaron Dembski-Bowden

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Folks mentioned in this week's column include:

Chris Wraight, Dan Abnett, Fox Mulder, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social the Toronto Maple Leafs, @rocketpatrol.bsky.social @danacea.bsky.social @guyhaley.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Peter Fehervari

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Hey folks, lots to chat about this week including:

* Ashes of the Imperium's last-minute "de-limiting"
* The Demolisher SE's cover art
* Six book recs from @danacea.bsky.social!
* Post-it note numbering on deluxe edition shipping boxes
* And loads more!

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
totalwar.bsky.social
Follow Jin Wu and his companions on an expedition into the jungle village of Punan, where they investigate a mysterious madness afflicting the local population.

Claim the Six Sacrifices e-book by David Guymer with your CA Account ⬇️
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Image of Dechala, one of the three Legendary Lords in Total War: WARHAMMER 3’s Tides of Torment DLC. She has a long snake tail and six arms, with swords in each hand. She is surrounded by a purple fog, reminiscent of Slaanesh corruption. The text reads: TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER 3 SIX SACRIFICES BY DAVID GUYMER.
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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warlordguymer.bsky.social
Whet your appetites (and your blades!) for the Tides of Torment DLC with a brand new story from the Hinterlands of Khuresh.
totalwar.bsky.social Total War Official @totalwar.bsky.social · 5d
Follow Jin Wu and his companions on an expedition into the jungle village of Punan, where they investigate a mysterious madness afflicting the local population.

Claim the Six Sacrifices e-book by David Guymer with your CA Account ⬇️
community.totalwar.com/rewards
Image of Dechala, one of the three Legendary Lords in Total War: WARHAMMER 3’s Tides of Torment DLC. She has a long snake tail and six arms, with swords in each hand. She is surrounded by a purple fog, reminiscent of Slaanesh corruption. The text reads: TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER 3 SIX SACRIFICES BY DAVID GUYMER.
November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Sorry for the late signal boost, folks, it's been a whirlwind day largely spent at the rink. Here's my take on this year's Red Gobbo novella by Andi Ewington!

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS 11/21

Hardcover #Warhammer #BlackLibrary books at half of cover?

Yes please, don’t mind if I do…

#BookSky #AgeOfSigmar
November 23, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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We received some very bad news today with regards to my wife’s cancer. But with all that my goalie son came in mid-second period of his HS hockey game with the game at 4-4, and they potted one more for the win.

These are the moments of tragic magic you live for when going through this. #FuckCancer
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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It is rare that I write an entirely negative or entirely positive review about a book, but this week appears to be one of those times.

My review of John French’s Dropsite Massacre for today’s Lore Friday!

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Aaaand scene!

Just finished Thunder’s Edge: Echoes of Memory by @skullqueen.bsky.social and from @aconytebooks.bsky.social

Review to appear on @goonhammer.com in an upcoming “Beyond the Black Library” feature. 🤘

#BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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If you see this, QTP with a video game that transports you back to your childhood
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Fresh after the @notsosilentrobb.bsky.social interview bit on WARCOM we've got one today with Chris Wraight. Keep 'em coming, James Workshop!

www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Ashes of the Imperium interview – Chris Wraight gets stuck into The Scouring
What better way to learn about a book than to ask the author?
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November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Reposted by Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman
johnfrench.bsky.social
It's out! Go watch me on Scribes and Scriveners chat about the Horus Heresy, writing, and how Space Hulk 1st ed. ended all hope of me escaping Warhammer's grasp.
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#warhammer #thehorusheresy #warhammer40k
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Other folks mentioned this week include:

Aaron Dembski-Bowden, @timwaggoner.bsky.social @andiewington.bsky.social Warhammer+, @johnfrench.bsky.social @grahammcneill.bsky.social John Spade, and Orhan Pamuk

Thanks for reading!

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
goonhammer.com Goonhammer @goonhammer.com · 8d
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
Black Library Weekly: Asleep at the Wheel
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
www.goonhammer.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
theblacklibrarian.bsky.social
Other folks mentioned this week include:

@thechirurgeon.bsky.social @thefluffenhammer.bsky.social @patmillswriter.bsky.social @crunchychocobo.bsky.social @wh40kbookclub.bsky.social @mikevincent-author.bsky.social Arbiter Ian, @miramanga.bsky.social

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
goonhammer.com Goonhammer @goonhammer.com · 8d
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
Black Library Weekly: Asleep at the Wheel
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
www.goonhammer.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
theblacklibrarian.bsky.social
Other folks mentioned this week include:

@aptshadow.bsky.social @annleckie.com Cormac McCarthy, Anna Sherman, @marthawells.com @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social @aanpress.bsky.social @mikebrooks668.bsky.social Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame @lenoongh.bsky.social

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
goonhammer.com Goonhammer @goonhammer.com · 8d
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
Black Library Weekly: Asleep at the Wheel
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
www.goonhammer.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
theblacklibrarian.bsky.social
Folks mentioned this week include:

@andyclarkauthor.bsky.social Roberto Duran, Chris Wraight, @notsosilentrobb.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social @justinhillauthor.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social R. S. Wilt, Dan Abnett, Ian Watson, @malkydel.bsky.social

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
goonhammer.com Goonhammer @goonhammer.com · 8d
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
Black Library Weekly: Asleep at the Wheel
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
www.goonhammer.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
theblacklibrarian.bsky.social
Loads to talk about this week, which continues the conversation around the possible role of consumer fatigue for #BlackLibrary collectors.

And best of all, six book recommendations from Deathworlder and Nightsider Imperialis author @writervh.bsky.social!

#Warhammer #BookSky
goonhammer.com Goonhammer @goonhammer.com · 8d
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
Black Library Weekly: Asleep at the Wheel
The Black Library Weekly is here, taking a look at the upcoming release schedule, GW's attempts to fight speculators/scalpers, and a six-pack with Victoria Hayward.
www.goonhammer.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
theblacklibrarian.bsky.social
LIBRARY ACQUISITION 11/16

It was my birthday Friday (51!), and this just felt like a slightly-delayed, delightfully-received gift. 😊

#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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notsosilentrobb.bsky.social
Master of Rites is up for pre-order next Saturday in limited edition, hardback, French and German editions!

I’m so incredibly proud of this book, and taking on the next step in Ferren’s story has been an honour - I can’t wait to see what people think of it.
November 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM