Whether youre a new star wars fan, or youre deep in the fandom, find some fantastically epic star wars books among these mustreads. 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. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. 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. 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.
When disney bought lucasfilm, the company threw almost every piece of star wars lore away. 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 companys focus would be shifted towards a restructured star wars canon based on new material. Alphabet squadron has hit the shelves, and with it comes a shipload of new star wars canon. The best star wars books both star wars legends and new canon. You get to know wedge antilles a little bit in the films you always feel good when you see him, and he had his story. The other major difference of this list from others, is that books spanning multiple. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends.
A new dawn book of the star wars disney canon novel. The 5 essential new star wars books you have to read asap. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. That makes seven new canon books planned to hit the shelves this year. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
Released on december 28th of 2016, issue 26 starts a storyline featuring yoda from the journals of ben kenobi, which is technically the earliest piece of new canon star. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. There are lots of star wars books and there are some that are more worth reading than others. 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. Since then, the company has set forth new books comics, video games, and tv series to continue the ongoing star wars story outside the films. Since the force awakens, that question has gotten a little more difficult to answer, because the books are split into two continuities. Since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels. Many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to the star wars saga. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i didnt care for, etc.
A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force. There has been no piece of star wars new canon media that i have not enjoyed. Tv series, novels, and comic books that make up the official star wars.
A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. Time was, this period wouldve begun with the original 1977 film. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. Ive put the star wars books into a few different categories here, and given you a little leeway in how you tackle this depending on what your interests are. And of course a book or comic not being canon shouldnt stop you from reading it. Overall theyd be mid tier for me but each book got consecutively better imo. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. 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. 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. From a certain point of view ok, so im starting out with a bit of a cheat, since this one isnt a novel. Tarkin, lords of the sith, dark disciple, and several more. Unfortunately, as the movies started up again, these diverse and beloved stories did not fit into the official star wars timeline anymore. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list.
After disney purchased lucasfilm, it was announced that the star wars expanded universe would not be considered canon going forward instead being classified with the legends branding. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. Not officially a canon novel, but story group editors have said at least some of the segments are canon. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. 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 timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. A chronological reading order for all the novels in the new star wars canon. This year is shaping up to be a big one for star wars. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. The first book in a new trilogy set before thrawn traveled to the empire and became a.
Stealth mission construction book poes xwing egmont uk by rob ball model artwork and neal manning paper engineer join poe and bb8 for more action and adventure in star wars. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of narratives. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt. Almost 20 years elapse between the two prequel trilogies. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. In a flash, literally decades of stories from its expanded universe were nixed from canon cleaning the slate in order to give director j.
Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. The names of them are dark disciple, rouge one catylst, a new dawn, ahsoka, heir to the jedi, tarkin, lords of the sith, battlefront twighlight company, lost stars, blood line, life debt, and. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars. Two new star wars book recently were added to the schedule for 2019. They either included everything being published, or left off the. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. What if stories such as the first 20 issues of the star wars tales comic anthology, crossover appearances such as star wars character appearances in soulcalibur iv, game statistics, and anything else directly contradicted by higher levels of canon. 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. In 2014, lucasfilm pulled the plug on the original expanded universe, resetting the official canon of all of star wars to the original saga and the clone wars series. In a flash, literally decades of stories from its expanded. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books star wars. John jackson miller steps confidently into the unexplored territory and owns it. This mini construction book contains fun facts and stats about some of the characters and ships from the new movie.
The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. 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. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars.
A new hope is a canon hardcover childrens book published by studio fun international, an adaptation of the film of the same name join luke skywalker as he meets obiwan kenobi, han solo, chewbacca, and princess leia in this hardcover book with a diecut cover. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated. Some pilots in the star wars movies get a decent amount of their stories told. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. With the massive amount of canon media that has hit the star wars universe since 2014, we thought it would be expedient to provide our readers with a general timeline of the books, comics, and video games in relation to the films and tv series. 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 legends by disney. Abrams freedom to tell a new tale starting moments after return of the jedi ended.
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. Without further ado, here are the essential original star wars novels from the past few years i. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. A new dawn is a fine start to the new expanded universe. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. All canon means is that a given story affects and can be affected by other things in the star wars universe. You may be looking for the legends timeline, or the inuniverse timeline of galactic history. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order. Five years ago star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system.
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