Marvel began publishing new star wars comic book series in january 2015, and the journey to star wars publishing initiative included books and comics tying in to the sequel trilogy films. Everything you need to know about star wars legends. It is derived from and includes most official 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. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Before the new star wars movies came out, the star wars legends books were the fans best.
The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Star wars legends the thrawn trilogy ebook written by timothy zahn. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever io9. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Dec 10, 2019 20 best star wars books from canon and legends. Nov 18, 2016 at the same time, the company announced that, other than star wars. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
For decades, the legends novels have expanded the universe of star wars in novels as varied. This is a comprehensive list, including kids, young adult and adult novels, all set in the star wars legends universe. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Star wars legends clone wars gambit star wars the clone wars book 5. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. The ultimate guide to star wars legends books youtini. It is as if someone wrote a scifi book and then handed it to an editor. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Star wars has existed longer on the page than on the big screen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014.
The clone wars and star wars rebels, any star wars story told outside the official six movies was now considered noncanon. Is the novel darth plagueis by james luceno considered canon in the star wars universe no. 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. He digs cigars, single malt scotch, and ales, and tries to hum the theme song to. When hes not writing, he practices corporate law in michigan, which has inspired him to write some really believable villains. But many fans consider the novels to represent the true essence of star wars, and for that reason, the force will always be with them. Although an excellent book widely considered a fan favorite, darth plagueis now falls under the banner of legends tiein fiction from the vast star wars expanded universe conceived before disney bought lucasfilm and essentially hit the reset button on all those novels, comics and. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Stackpoles contributions cover the adventures of a new rogue squadron formed by wedge antilles, while allstons focus on wraith squadron, another creation of antilles. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. The second novel set in the old republic era and based on the massively multiplayer online game star wars. See the complete star wars legends graphic novels series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. The star wars legends graphic novels book series by multiple authors includes books force storm, prisoner of bogan, the golden age of the sith, and several more. The first sequel trilogy film, the force awakens, was released in december 2015. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after.
Star wars legends star wars legends kindle edition by williams, sean. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read heir to the empire. Star wars might want to close the book on the past, but the expanded universe of legends is perfect for new, outofcontinuity stories. As stated by lucasfilm and disney, future books and novels will not be based on these stories, but since the expanded universe started. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared noncanon to the franchise in april 2014. Many fans were outraged, because several noncanon stories known as being part of the expanded universe had become almost as popular as the main. Star wars legends should follow marvels comic example. This is in chronological order for the convenience of all star wars fans out there. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star. But fosters luke and leia adventure isnt actually the first star wars book. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon.
Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. A much lesser known period in the star wars timeline is the old republic. The old republic ramps up the action and brings listeners facetoface for the first time with a sith warrior to rival the most sinister of the orders dark lords. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read revan. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading siege. The premise of all the comic books, novels, games, and other spinoff works. Complete with every legends star wars book ever written. Riptide, as well as nine forgotten realms fantasy novels and many short stories.
The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Star wars legends the old republic ebook written by drew karpyshyn. Today, we take a close look at the star wars legends expanded universe, examining which books a new reader should check out, and how to start reading star wars expanded universe content including. Kemp is the author of the new york times bestselling novel star wars. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. Star wars legends book s represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Feb 01, 2018 today, we take a close look at the star wars legends expanded universe, examining which books a new reader should check out, and how to start reading star wars expanded universe content including. Star wars legends the old republic by drew karpyshyn. This era took place long before the events that happen in episode i. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it non. Find the complete star wars legends book series listed in order. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars. Episode i the phantom menace, lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional era with symbols designating such. Darth malgus, the mysterious, masked sith of the wildly popular deceived and hope game trailers. Xwing is a tenbook series of star wars novels by michael a. Twenty years have passed since darth bane, reigning dark lord of the sith, demolished the ancient order devoted to the dark side and reinvented it as a circle of two. Watto is a junk dealer on the planet tatooine who owns a slave named anakin skywalker. 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 was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to what happens in comic book series. The thrawn trilogy is an inarguable cornerstone for star wars legends, so every reader makes their way to it eventually often sooner rather than later. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. Feb 09, 2017 as a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe.
Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Star wars oneshot from marvel comics brings back legends. Star wars legends clone wars gambit star wars the clone wars book 5 kindle edition by miller, karen. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu, encompasses every one of the licensed, fictional background stories of the star wars universe, outside of the original six star wars films produced by george lucas and certain other material such as star wars. Canonical works are not included except for the movie novelizations. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted.