

Doesn’t contain as many steampunk elements are other books on this list.Features vibrant worldbuilding and fleshed-out characters.One of the best fantasy books ever written.While it might be a young adult novel, The Golden Compass features shocking discoveries and heavy themes that really make this book a gripping read from start to finish. It’s set in a parallel universe filled with magic, talking polar bears, and steampunk-influenced gadgets and fashion. The Golden Compass, also released as Northern Lights (in the UK), is the first book in the well-known His Dark Materials trilogy. Might not be as enjoyable if you’ve already watched the film.


Mortal Engines was a book before it was adapted into a blockbuster film, so it’s one you need to read if you haven’t done so already. So start reading these today – or add them to your TBR list! 19 Best Steampunk Books to Read Mortal Engines These books have either brought steampunk to the mainstream, pushed the subgenre in new directions, or are simply great reads set in rich steampunk universes. Steampunk has influenced films, video games, novels, cosplayers, and more over the years, with no sign of the subgenre running out of steam just yet.Īnd if you love steampunk novels, in particular, I’ve rounded up the 19 best steampunk books that you need to read. So whether you love regency fashion, retro machinery, or the idea of another industrial age, you wouldn’t be the only one who’s fascinated by steampunk. And, really, who would have thought joining the vintage and futuristic would be so cool.
