Honestly I'd say grab the "Gotrek and Felix" Omnibus 1 (if you've an e-reader then that's ideal). It gives you several books and short stories and is set in publisher order so you get the very beginning of their adventures when they go through some of the biggest changes and are establishing themselves. There are still key stories later on, but start at the beginning.
Even with just those books you'll get a good concept for the characters, who they are and how they develop and relate to each other.
It's hard to suggest other starting points as there are several major novels that make for important story points; but they connect together and rely on parts from the first (most of the books run one into the next). Getting an appreciation for their rivalry with Skaven; or Ulrika's story arc or the other Slayers etc.. is hard if you don't follow the story through.
So start with omnibus 1 - just think there's only 4 of them so that's not too hard to read through. I've been casually reading here and there and got as far as the midway on the 3rd so far.
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