The best and worst of star wars novels the trek bbs. Where to begin with star wars books emmet asherperrin. This books excels by giving a fresh take on the star wars story fans already know and love. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Bloodlines tense politics, vivid new characters, and perfectly characterized leia make it feel as central to the star wars universe as one of the films. When han learns leia is considering the marriage proposal of hapan prince isolder it kicks off a series of events that result in a journey to the planet dathomir and a confrontation with the warlord zsinj. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. This channel will feature lore videos from the star wars universe. Claudia gray is among the elite star wars authors when it comes to crafting compelling stories.
Which isnt to say that the old eu stuff isnt worth a read. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. Now, the aftermath trilogy is regarded as a middle of the road star wars book. More spinoff material explored mandalorian lore, including the violent death watch sect. Whether they are canon or just legends, here are 15 star wars stories you need to read. The list is subjective, of course, and though ive read most star wars books, im sure i havent read them all, so bear in mind the list is in no way the list, but if its on. Star wars comics, noncanon now, for some noncanon, old eu aka star wars legends stuff if you were obsessed with timothy zahns thrawn trilogy. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star wars eu reading guide. Two editors, chad barbry and steven greenwood, knew that there was enough information on star wars to fill a wiki of its own. With the star wars expanded universe having grown so large and encompassing, its also a great way to explain many of the discrepancies and continuityerrors that occur from time to time within the body of lore comprised by the books, comics, films, cartoons, video games and more. 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. Best sith books 16 books meet your next favorite book.
Long before any star wars fans dreamed of george lucas continuing his epic space saga with a trilogy of prequels, and before other directors helmed a new trilogy that would conclude it, the star. 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. Sep 30, 2016 though the old stories are now just legends, some of them are still great reads. Taking place five years after return of the jedi, it shows how the galaxy was reshaped after the empires destruction with a peace treaty between the empires remnants and the rebel alliance. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates.
With 40 years of movies, tv shows, comics, video games, novels and reference books, youd be hardpressed to ever run out of stories to read about the star wars universe, past and present. The thrawn trilogy by mike baron, olivier vatine, fred blanchard, edvin biukovic, and terry dodson. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. And on march 4, 2005, 28 years after the release of star wars, wookieepedia was born with the mission to chronicle the lore of the star wars universe. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after.
However, it makes the cut because it currently is the only canon information we have right now between jedi and the force awakens. How wookieepedia chronicled 40 years of star wars lore fandom. Episode ii attack of the clones 2002 introduces bounty hunter jango fett, who also wore mandalorian armor, and was the clone source of his adopted son boba. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Im interested in starting to read the books and such to learn more about the sw lore. Its an allnew team with important connections to sw lore. I wrote a ton more about why these books and the awesome dark horse comics, too are so important to star wars lore in an earlier article.
Both books in the series follow fanfavorite xwing pilot wedge antilles and a slew of. There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe. Up until disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe i. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Consisting of archivists, historians, and librarians, the lore keepers maintained the repositories of knowledge that allowed the order to grow and learn, calling on wisdom from the jedi masters long since past, and contributing knowledge from. Dec 21, 2016 best star wars books by zachery brasier dec. Star wars has existed longer on the page than on the big screen. Book of sith is a collection of historical writing compiled in one book by darth sidious. Oct 02, 2015 this book is the romcom of star wars books as it follows the romance between princess leia and han solo, ultimately leading to their marriage. Such videos will include character, faction, and vehicle versu.
Jul 09, 2018 do you want to get into star wars legends. What is the best way to learn all of the star wars history. This is a fairly recent old eu comic, but its based on an even older and much beloved star wars series set just after return. Jan 10, 20 where to begin with star wars books emmet asherperrin. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. The republic commando books are my favorite star wars books, and thats saying something since i love a lot of star wars books. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity in order of the timeline.
It is believed that these handwritten notes were passed among force users. Comicbookdotcom bloodline is a nonstop pageturner that grabs at heartstrings that you werent aware of and yanks down on every one of them. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Bloodline isnt just a great star wars book, or a great leia book, or a great book. The list is subjective, of course, and though ive read most star wars books, im sure i havent read them all, so bear in mind the list is in no way the list, but if its on this list, then its quality is assured. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful. To see luke skywalker address the force priestesses from the clone wars and other iconic jedi like quigon jinn is especially surprising, and sure to intrigue fans new and old. Aug 07, 2019 the secrets of the jedi promises to be expansive, incorporating lore from star wars. There are so many star wars books for fans to read and consume, but with such an extensive library of titles, where should you start. Which star wars books are best fore loreworldbuilding. Galactic atlas dates that podrace to 32 bby, it can be calculated that bane was born in the year 62 bby. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. One of the greatest challenges with a book like this is to find a way to bring.
The han solo trilogy, book 3 the hutt gambit star wars. How wookieepedia chronicled 40 years of star wars lore. Case files on the galaxys most notorious establishes that cad bane was 41 years old in the year 7956 c. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. With one of the most highly respected additions to star wars legends, timothy zahn began his epic thrawn trilogy with the novel heir to the empire. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Once you can establish which piece of the star wars timeline puzzle you like best, ill. May 02, 2018 all that means is that only the booksmedia published after april 24, 2014 are considered actual star wars lore. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. The secrets of the jedi promises to be expansive, incorporating lore from star wars. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy. The old republic english star wars discussion star wars lorebooks reply. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star wars eu reading guide duration. Star wars novels best sith books best star wars graphic novels. May 04, 2018 i wrote a ton more about why these books and the awesome dark horse comics, too are so important to star wars lore in an earlier article. Those two books were the worst books i have ever read in the star wars theme.
Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. Its not an incredible read like some of the others on this list, but its not terrible either. Tordotcom claudia gray paints a much more complete galaxy than we often get to see on the big screen. This list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. Ive never read a star wars book before, but i found myself reading the wiki pages for an hour. 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. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. An updated version of the all clones that disobeyed order 66 video from a year ago. I totally enjoyed delving into the lore for lotr, so am hoping to do the same here, to understand more. Set about 2 years before a new hope, this is three stories in one that focus on han solo and chewbacca. They began shortly after the films debuted in the late 1970s, and scores have been written. May 04, 2020 with 40 years of movies, tv shows, comics, video games, novels and reference books, youd be hardpressed to ever run out of stories to read about the star wars universe, past and present.
If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check out this piece by a fellow rioter on where to start, but this list. The star wars universe as we know it is changing to a lot of fans, star wars is far more than just the movies. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. A lore keeper was a broad term for a jedi knight who had pursued the school of thought that gave one the title of jedi consular within the jedi order. Feast your eyes on the top 10 star wars books according to. If youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two. It contains the writings by six dark siders including darth sidious as well sorzus syn, darth malgus, darth bane, morther talzin, and darth plagueis. Almost as long as there have been star wars movies, there have been star wars books. But fosters luke and leia adventure isnt actually the first star wars book.
The old republic chronological order book series listed in order. The expanded universe includes novels, comic books and video games that, to many. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Likewise, many of the books within the new canon add new layers of depth to beloved star wars characters and events. Apr 22, 2020 if you came here looking to start delving deeper into star wars lore and to read about those characters, then know i have chosen some really nice books for you to read.
Oct 10, 2019 if youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the force itself. Solo a star wars story 2018 due for a may 25 release date 41 years exactly since the release of the original, episode iv, solo is the first chronological introduction we get into one of. This book is the romcom of star wars books as it follows the romance between princess leia and han solo, ultimately leading to their marriage.
The best star wars books to read first a getting started. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Most fans know all the characters and storylines from the movies and shows, but theres a much bigger world actually worlds out there in star wars lore. Star wars the rise of skywalker the visual dictionary.
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