Minecraft is one of the most popular games on the planet, so it should come as no surprise that the game has been spun off in a variety of directions over the years. Along with a variety of games (Legends, Dungeons) and an upcoming movie, dozens of official Minecraft books have been launched into the wild. These run the gamut from comics and young adult novels to reference books and strategy guides. Many books are currently on sale or listed for cheap–so if you need a fun way to bide time until A Minecraft Movie arrives next year, these are certainly worth a closer look.
Young Adult Novels
Minecraft: The Island
You’ll find a staggering 22 official Minecraft novels up for grabs, though the most compelling might be the first in the series–The Island. Written by Max Brooks, the author of World War Z, it tells a survival story that’ll be instantly familiar to fans of the game. Once you’ve flipped through its 288 pages, you’ll find plenty of other young adult novels on sale in the series, including stories that follow Minecraft Legends and Minecraft Dungeons.
Minecraft: The Island (Paperback) — $6 ($11)Minecraft: The Crash (Paperback) — $8 ($11)Minecraft: The Lost Journals (Paperback) — $7 ($11)Minecraft: The End (Paperback) — $8 ($11)Minecraft: The Voyage (Paperback) — $12Minecraft Dungeons: Rise of the Arch-Illager (Paperback) — $10Minecraft: The Shipwreck (Paperback) — $12Minecraft: The Mountain (Paperback) — $8 ($11)Minecraft: The Dragon (Paperback) — $22Minecraft: Mob Squad (Paperback) — $9 ($11)Minecraft: The Haven Trials (Paperback) — $13Mob Squad: Never Say Nether (Paperback) — $11Minecraft: Zombies (Paperback) — $12Mob Squad: Don’t Fear the Creeper (Paperback) — $11Minecraft: Castle Redstone (Paperback) — $13Minecraft Legends: Return of the Piglins (Paperback) — $16Minecraft: Zombies Return (Paperback) — $20Minecraft: The Village (Paperback) — $12Minecraft: The Outsider (Hardcover) — $12Minecraft: The Tournament (Hardcover) — $15Minecraft: Zombies Unleashed (Paperback) — $14Minecraft: Journey to the Ancient City (Hardcover) — $19Minecraft 3-Book Box Set (Paperback) — $22 ($33)
Stonesword and Woodsword (Ages 6-9)
Minecraft: Sstonesword Saga 6-Book Box Set
If you’re shopping for younger readers, the Stonesword and Woodsword series are a better option. These are written for kids aged 6-9, and both series are official Minecraft chapter books–making them a great choice for fans of the game. The Stonesword Saga 6-Book Box Set is currently on sale for just $34 (was $60), and since it offers six hardcover books, it’s hard to beat at this new low price. The stories follow five Minecraft players who get sucked into the blocky world, and they’ll need to do everything they can to survive and make it back home.
You’ll also find the Woodsword Chronicles on sale, though the complete 6-Book Collection is currently out of stock. Instead, you can snag the first four books for just $25 (was $40).
Stonesword Saga 6-Book Box Set (Hardcover) — $34 ($60)Woodsword Chronicles: Complete 6-Book Box Set (Hardcover) — $38 | Out of stockWoodsword Chronicles: 4-Book Box Set (Hardcover) — $25 ($40)
Graphic Novels and Reference Books
Minecraft: Guide Collection (Updated and Revised 2023)
If you’re looking for an in-depth guide to all things Minecraft, the Guide Collection 4-Book Box Set (Updated 2023) needs to be in your collection. The four-book bundle gets you detailed info on how to find resources, how to craft the best items, how to properly use the complicated Redstone, and how to fend off the enemies you’ll find lurking around each corner.
For something a bit different, take a look at the Graphic Novel Box Set. This gets you all three volumes of the first graphic novels set in the Minecraft universe. As a bonus, it includes an exclusive poster for your game room.
Minecraft Graphic Novel Box Set (Paperback) — $29 ($33)Minecraft: Wither Without You Box Set (Paperback) — $22 ($33)Minecraft: Guide Collection 4-Book Box Set (Updated 2023) — $31 ($52)Minecraft 8-Book Reference Box Set (Paperback) — $45 ($65)
Minecraft Lego Sets
Lego Minecraft: The Sword Outpost (427 pieces)
Need a break from reading? Then why not pair your books with some of these awesome Lego sets? The Sword Outpost is a particularly enticing option, as it lets you build a cool Diamond Sword landscape and comes with figurines for a Sentinel Soldier, Guardian Warrior, and a variety of other mobs. Best of all, you can snag it for just $36 (was $45). Here’s a look at other great Minecraft Lego sets currently on sale.
The Sword Outpost (427 pieces) — $36 ($45)The Iron Golem (868 pieces) — $82 ($110)The Deep Dark Battle Set (584 pieces) — $42 ($65)The Skeleton Dungeon (364 pieces) — $22 ($35)The Mushroom House Set (272 pieces) — $20 ($25)
