The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. When disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the company decided. Jan 25, 2019 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. Mar 19, 2018 join us as we count down our ranking of the star wars canon novels from worst to best. Thrawn is the first in a trilogy set firmly within the new continuity. Disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten.
Books rank the novels of the new canon jedi council forums. Whether youre a new star wars fan, or youre deep in the fandom, find some fantastically epic star wars books among these mustreads. 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. Ebook audiobook comics star wars canon eu megathread. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. What if you were a fan who read star wars books in the 90s. Here are the best star wars books from 2018 to 2019. 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. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Padme amidala was a central character in the star wars prequels, and her leap.
John jackson miller steps confidently into the unexplored territory and owns it. Here are the best star wars books from the old cannon. Heres my ranking of 31 individual books and multibook series in the star wars universe, minus the movie novelizations 31. Aug 29, 2019 since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv series, and games. It was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. I really liked the claudia grey leia novels, and ahsoka was pretty good too. Dec 25, 2015 here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing expanded. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check. A fantastic series of books that take place during the clone wars are the star wars republic commando novels. Years later, there are plenty of canon books giving us new ways to experience the. Was the 3rd book i read after the original aftermath and heir to the jedi and got super disillusioned with what disney was doing.
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. Legends splinter of the minds eye by alan dean foster the first star wars novel gives us a hint of what. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the fictional history of that. In the world of star wars, the light and dark sides of the force are constantly at war with each other, and the forcesensitive, lightsaberwielding jedi and sith are at the forefront of those wars. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. 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. If youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two.
Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where weve been in the long. May 03, 2019 what if you were a fan who read star wars books in the 90s. Servants of the empire series before the awakening lost stars moving target. The aftermath trilogy kind of needs to be read in order, as a trilogy.
In the book, maul gathers allies in the form of the criminal shadow collective in order to exact revenge on his former master darth sidious soon. They either included everything being published, or left off the. The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these great legendsexpanded universe graphic novels. Star wars 2015 canon material ranked star wars minute. If were being honest, the novels really covered the spectrum in terms of quality. 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. Here are the best star wars books and book series ever written for the series, both new and old.
Dec 18, 2019 all 11 star wars movies ranked, from a new hope to rise of skywalker. Ranking the delrey and lucasfilm press canon novels. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i didnt care for, etc. As experts on the matter, weve chosen five foundational books that we believe everyone at the beginning of their eu adventures should read first. The book is set before rebels and tells the story of how kanan jarrus and hera syndulla met. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Expanded universe made his reentry into canon via the cartoon star wars. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Before reading any of the star wars novels, theres something very important to know when it comes to the stories from these books. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Canon novels ranked from worst to best as of march 2018. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. One of the greatest losses of the star wars legends line was removing grand admiral thrawn from.
The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. The force awakens, the expanded universe was no longer considered canon. One of the best things about star wars is that the adventure doesnt end. A new dawn is a fine start to the new expanded universe. Join us as we count down our ranking of the star wars canon novels from worst to best. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium.
For a book that was supposed to kick off the new canon fiction it was atrocious. A new dawn john jackson millers book was a precursor to the popular star wars spinoff series rebels, and we follow kanan. Every star wars movie, ranked, from the phantom menace to the last jedi though, of course, not in that order. Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The best star wars books to read first a getting started guide. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. Lucasfilm years ago has been the release of a whole new series of novels. A chronological reading order for all the novels in the new star wars canon.
These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. Starting in 2014, the new canon includes all of the episodes and. 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. The star wars eu both canon and legends, like anything, is very. Dec 18, 2019 with the rise of skywalker finally out, see how it stacks up against every star wars movie ranked from worst to best. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Admittedly, i had a hard time getting through the first 6070 pages of inferno squad, which surprised me because christie goldens dark disciple is my 2nd favorite book of the new canon. Best new star wars canon books 102 books goodreads. Alliances is the second book in the new canon thrawn series and the third book will be released later this month. Disneys reshaping of star wars canon has sadly left a lot of the period around the. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order.
Project luminous, new thrawn trilogy, and more new star wars books and comics announced nycc 2019 duration. He is the author of two books, have yourself a movie little christmas limelight editions and 101. Disneys reshaping of star wars canon has sadly left a lot of the period around the prequel. The 5 essential new star wars books you have to read asap. Through the course of seven films, two animated series and a number of books within the new star wars canon, fans have been blessed with witnessing some of the best jedi and sith the force has. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. 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. With the star wars canon expanding rapidly in the comics and books medium, theres been a ton of material to dig into and fully flesh out the story of the star wars universe after the iconic. 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. 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. May 18, 2019 canon novels ranked from worst to best as of march 2018 duration. Mar 28, 2019 when the new trilogy debuted with episode vii. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series.
Get unlimited access to the best stories on medium and support writers while youre at it. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. To be honest, i still have a tough time believing its a star wars books its extremely dark, darker than any other star wars material ive read. As a new reader, it was nearly impossible to know where to begin. For everyone who ever played star wars on the playground or beyond. Its definitely an adult novel, but despite how horrific and hopeless some parts feel in a good way its a thriller mixed with horror and adventure, but. Loved this book, good to have han and chewie back twilight company soft spot since it kind of saved this new canon for me. Everything you need to get started reading star wars books including where to start. Nov 10, 2019 star wars might have had a greater influence on cinema than any other franchise.
Heres my ranking of 31 individual books and multibook series in the star wars. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. If youre a longtime reader of star wars novels or have spent any time exploring the old expanded universe now legends, youre probably well aware that the books were hit or miss. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and. I prefer them over the movies, and ive read nearly all of the new canon and many legends novels.
With nothing but time until episode viii, we read and ranked all of the printed postjedi books and comics within the official star wars canon. Completely different take on a typical star wars novel. Three friends gather to talk about the newest star wars books with the world. While some of the star wars films have been ranked among the best movies ever made, others are less acclaimed.
See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Overall theyd be mid tier for me but each book got consecutively better imo. 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. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Every star wars movie ranked best star wars movies. 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. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Since theres no consistent dating system in the star wars universe, fans have traditionally focused on the battle of yavin in 1977s a new hope that saw the destruction of the first death star. Tarkin by james luceno, a new dawn by john jackson miller, lost stars by claudia gray, bloodline by. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. 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.
Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm. Thats where youtinis ideal reading order comes into play. Jan 21, 2016 with nothing but time until episode viii, we read and ranked all of the printed postjedi books and comics within the official star wars canon. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. This series of books follows the omega squad, which is a group of clone troopers. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Jul 25, 2019 here are the best star wars books and book series ever written for the series, both new and old. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. You cant find a better dream job in the star wars universe than archaeologistand thanks to this ongoing comic book.
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