Since the release of the original film in 1977, books have been a way for fans to get into the expanded star wars universe and read about character backstories and untold plots. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. These arent in chronological order, nor are they in any ranking. Galactic atlas dates the battle of endor to 4 aby and the events of shattered empire 4, which take place three months after the battle, to 5 aby. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. The expanded universe has been a part of star wars for almost as long as the movies have, starting with alan dean fosters novel splinter of the minds eye, which was published in 1978 and was. A new hope made its debut, the saga has been further expanded on through plenty of mediums including an impressive array of novels and books. In other words, you wouldnt have time to finish them all by the time the rise of skywalker hits theaters this december 19th. This is an exciting novel featuring anakin skywalker and obiwan kenobi in the time between episode i and episode ii. I agree with the thrawn series being top but i have to say that barbara hambleys star wars books are the worst books ive read, in regards to any genre. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise.
Star wars may take place in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire. Star wars graphic novels, star wars fiction, books barnes. The novels bring back thrawn in a fashion, and help tie off some loose ends, but also leaves the door open for the next chapter of the star wars universe. Download the padmestarring novel at no charge from may 1 8. In addition to karen travisss series, one of the best star wars novels out.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy. But its almost everywhere you look from your local target to disneyland. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The phantom menace lucasfilm has divided their titles into different eras with symbols designating such. A new hope, that reveals the untold story of the rebel effort to steal the plans to the death star. Furthermore, the novel aftermath states that months have passed since the battle of endor, while aftermath. Bloodline by claudia grey honestly, one of the best star wars books ever written, and my personal favorite, featuring a 40something leia and a lot of the political leadin to the force awakens. Weve put together a list of the adult and young adult novels star wars has announced.
This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. Top 10 standalone star wars novels the star wars report. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. Knights of the old republic is still considered one of the best star wars video games that have ever been released, and its popularity has led to a number of spinoffs and sequels in various mediums, including the popular knights of the old republic comic series that takes place before the events of the game. This is a list of star wars novels, novellas, and short stories. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star cookie jar that takes up half of my kitchen, there are books, graphic novels, video. Dec 21, 2016 best star wars books by zachery brasier dec. In my opinion the darth bane trilogy is the best star wars books i have read so far. But dont fret about the length, its far from a trudge to get through.
Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. Oct 20, 2017 i wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Thats only going to increase with the new star wars project the high republic a set of comic books and novels announced this week and due out later this year. Every month or so, theres always a reference book, graphic novel, or fulllength book to look forward to. The criticallyacclaimed thrawn trilogy remains one of the best star wars novels of all time. The high republic publishing line of novels and comic books has been delayed until 2021. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. Life debt begins two months after the end of aftermath.
The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe io9. I neednt have worriedthis book is, imo, one of the best novels. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars. Say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. Feb 03, 2020 star wars has become a big merchandise, and you can find classmates reading origami yoda and several adult star wars novels, people playing apps and video games based off of it, and, of course, bingewatching the movies. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks.
Best star wars novels to read in 2020 to make sure you dont miss the force after watching episode ix the rise of skywalker, we suggest some books that any star wars fan should read. Sep 30, 2016 fans of the galaxy far, far away are definitely getting their fix of star wars. They began shortly after the films debuted in the late 1970s, and scores have been written. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. Unlike most creators you see on this site, george lucas has never written a star wars novel, but instead commissioned dozens and dozens of other writers such as john jackson miller, kevin j. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Almost as long as there have been star wars movies, there have been star wars books. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
Oct 10, 2019 starting in 2014, the new canon includes all of the episodes and oneoff movies, the clone wars film, the tv shows star wars resistance, star wars rebels, star wars. From the early 90s on, novels that expand the adventures of luke, han, leia, and other heroes and villains have been a staple of star wars. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Star wars fanfiction archive with over 54,238 stories. May 26, 2020 may 26 upi lucasfilm announced on tuesday that the planned star wars. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young. This wiki has been updated 10 times since it was first published in february of 2018. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. This book profiles 75 of the women of the star wars universe books, games, television shows, movies, and comics, giving a brief character sketch and background for each of them. Up until disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe i. Featuring detailed illustrations of the fascinating aliens and creatures that fill the star wars universe, this collectible gift book is a musthave for fans across the galaxy. A star wars storythe upcoming film, set before the events of star wars. Star wars news net star wars news net is your source for news covering everything from the films, tv shows, novels, comics and more.
Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. You would find yourself reading for a long, long time. Aug 21, 2012 zahn has written a number of standalone star wars novels as well, one of them being outbound flight. May 04, 2017 the novels bring back thrawn in a fashion, and help tie off some loose ends, but also leaves the door open for the next chapter of the star wars universe. Needless to say, many fans have strong opinions about this. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Consequently this list does not include journals, graphic novels, or comic books. The star wars fandom is every bit as diverse as the galaxy it celebrates. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
The star wars series is the most famous and world renowned scifi series that talk about different species on this universe that battle one and other for the supreme power and for the supreme force of the universe that only the chosen one can handle. Mar 23, 2019 thrawn is one of the most iconic characters for star wars fans who read the books. The follow up to aftermath, life debt is a fun, indepth view of the star wars galaxy postreturn of the jedi, and at 430 pages, also one of the longest star wars novels to date. Thats why all of us at youtini think that the best way to read star wars books is a method that fits your own preferences based on how you enjoy reading. The darth bane trilogy takes place 1,000 years before the events of the movies, and at a time where the sith were in great number.
There are canon novels, film novelizations, reference books, comics, books for young readers, roleplaying sourcebooks and thats not to. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Darth vader dark lord of the sith hc by charles soule and giuseppe camuncoli nov 6, 2018 4. Ive only read 32 books up to the date of this posting i agree with you as well that the darth bane trilogy was good but not necessarily great because it was all very dark and not a good blend of humour. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. In fact, now just might be the ideal time to be a fan of the franchise. However, we never get to know much about thrawn or where he came from. The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year. The high republic, which has previously been referred to as project luminous, will be set in an era when the galactic republic and the jedi order are at their zenith, about 200 years before the events of star wars. Following a shocking political assassination, young jedi master quigon jinn is dispatched to prevent the outbreak of a civil war on the homeworld of his padawan xanatoswhose father is king. Those two books were the worst books i have ever read in the star wars theme. Anderson, rebecca moesta, michael stackpole, alex wheeler, jude watson, l. The thrawn novel details the events that led to thrawns rise to power.