Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. Five years ago star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system. Star wars books fill in the blanks left by the movies, so weve looked at 10 key books in the disney timeline and ranked them from worst to best. Jun 10, 2017 my top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on those. Star wars canon is the official continuity of the star wars saga. Since some of you will only want to read those books that are considered canon in the star wars universe i will make two lists, one with the best canon star wars books and another list with the non canon. Expanded universe and a new series of books that fall in the official canon.
That is, until disney came along and turned all those tales into legends. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated noncanon as the star wars legends, with a new series of novels interwoven into the canon taking their place. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just.
A fantastic series of books that take place during the clone wars are the star wars republic commando novels. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. The best star wars books to read first a getting started guide. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. The first star wars novel was published in 1976 in the decades since, dozens of books set in the galaxy far, far away have been released, stories for all ages starring the likes of luke. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to the star wars saga. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list.
The star wars eu both canon and legends, like anything, is very manageable with a bit of direction. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Everyone knows that star wars has a rich and storied history when it comes to its expanded universe of books, most of which have now been taken out of canon and deemed. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. As experts on the matter, weve chosen five foundational books that we believe everyone at the beginning of their eu adventures should read first. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. This list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Its the darkest star wars story ever written, but it. With a new saga trilogy, new standalone anthology movies, tv shows, comics, books, and video games all coming out in a rapidly expanding new canon, has there ever been a better time to be a star wars fan. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. This includes an array of derivative star wars works produced in conjunction with, between, and after the original trilogy 19771983, prequel trilogy 19992005, and sequel trilogy 20152019 of films, and includes books, comic books, video games, and television series.
A chronological reading order for all the novels in the new star wars canon. The companys focus would be shifted towards a restructured star wars canon based on new material. Mar 23, 2019 many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to the star wars saga. Fairly recently star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system. Heres a guide to the origins of star wars canon, the. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. The force awakens ushered in an entirely new generation of fans looking for more adventures in the galaxy far, far away, but with the whole issue of legends canon vs. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars.
This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. They began shortly after the films debuted in the late 1970s, and scores have been written. I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi. Star wars is known for having an immense expanded universe of stories. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. Dec 16, 2015 a complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. Up until disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe i. The story begins with the exile of the chriss warrior, mitthrawnuruodo thrawn, and follows his path to the empire alongside imperial cadet eli. When a franchise is around for four decades, it can get impossibly unwieldy to try and grasp its lore and star wars canon is no exception. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material.
In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Shortly after that the old universe of novels and comics known as the expanded universe, or eu was wiped away for a new canon, where this time everything will be equal and all the stories will matter. 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. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. A complete guide to the novels of the current star wars canon. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all.
Light of the jedi is an upcoming canon novel written by charles soule. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. The ten best star wars canon books the last jedi by jason fry 2018 of the three novelizations included in the sequel trilogy era, frys work stands out. They either included everything being published, or left off the. Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order.
Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. For a certain generation, the answer may be yes star wars fans who grew up in the 80s, 90s, and early. In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order.
Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. The best star wars books both star wars legends and new canon. The first star wars novel created in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, star wars. The story of star wars, for the kind of fan that wants to know everything, is much bigger than the movies, spanning several novels, comic book. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. The official canon includes all of the star wars films, star wars. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars.
The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. Now, with a fresh slate, what are the best star wars canon books.
Thats where youtinis ideal reading order comes into play. He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. Obi wan kenobis years in the deserts of tatooine are largely unaccounted for in disneys star wars canon. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this anthology based on the beloved animated series. Whether youre a new star wars fan, or youre deep in the fandom, find some fantastically epic star wars books among these mustreads. The first in a series of three novels, zahn returns to star wars and reintroduces grand admiral thrawn to the star wars canon.
They either included everything being published, or. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone. May 04, 2017 the tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. Oct 10, 2019 if you love star wars or want to learn more about the universe, these are my picks for the best star wars books, including both canon and legends options.
A new dawn is set during the legendary dark times between episodes iii and iv and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series star wars rebels first came to cross paths. One legends novel tackles that period of time in the jedi masters life. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and novels released in and after september 2014 beginning with star wars. Almost as long as there have been star wars movies, there have been star wars books.
The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. Official star wars inuniverse book featuring notes on tactics, armor, and valor from galactic conflicts in the star wars universe from the clone wars and the rebellion to the clashes with the first order, the galaxy is defined by war. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. 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. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars.
And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated non canon as the star wars legends, with a new series of novels interwoven into the canon taking their place. There are lots of star wars books and there are some that are more worth reading than others. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. He masterfully adapted rian johnsons screenplay, star wars. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. 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. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. The other major difference of this list from others, is that books spanning multiple. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a.
Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The last jedi, and shed new light on aspects that may have been lost to the casual viewer. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. After disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the official star wars canon was reset. Below, you will find a list of the 8 best star wars canon books published, in no particular order. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos. Star wars gained many fans thanks to its numerous films, but theres more to the galaxy than just major movie releases. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Our very first official canon novel set solidly in the legendary dark times between episodes iii and iv, a new dawn will introduce readers to two ma in characters from the upcoming star wars. On the front lines chronicles the tactics, weapons, and armor used in pivotal battles along with acts. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Not all star wars books were created equally, though. This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books.
Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house audio. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige. Star wars adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the star wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as princess leia, rey, padme, ahsoka, and hera along with your soontobe favorites from the last. And of course a book or comic not being canon shouldnt stop you from reading it. A new dawn hits the sweet spot of keeping the star wars magic of old while working with newer characters from the animated series star wars rebels. Here are the 20 best adventures across both legends and the new canon. The official canon does not include the expanded universe, which is now considered a separate continuity and referenced. All canon means is that a given story affects and can be affected by other things in the star wars universe.
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