The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. Can anyone tell me and save me the headache of searching and getting back and forth answers what books are still considered canon. Light of the jedi is an upcoming canon novel written by charles soule. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align with the films which means they add no new canon material and actually contain content that is not canon.
Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Make sure to comment, like, and subscribe also stay up to date with star wars and everything star wars related by following me. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Please help improve this list or discuss it on the talk page. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics paste.
Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. How do we accept what we read in the aftermath series and other books filling in. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. This era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. For graphic novels and comics, see list of star wars comic books.
Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. This article is about prose novels and anthologies and other books. Superb star wars books for kids of all ages brightly. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. The star wars disney canon junior novel book series by multiple authors includes books a test of courage, the empire strikes back so you want to be a jedi. 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 complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon.
Here are your disneyapproved star wars canon books nerdvana. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Disney upending the star wars canon was a major part of buying out lucasfilm, but years later, the lore is no clearer. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. The text is incredibly detailed and presents both significant events. 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 just nuked its entire expanded universe the. They either included everything being published, or left off the. 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. If youre only familiar with star wars canon, i highly suggest that you dip your toes into the legends. Imperial machine, by charles soule, giuseppi camuncoli, jim cheung, and cam smith. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline.
This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books. Just in time for star wars reads day on october 10, librarian. What happens when disneyera canon contradicts itself. The novelization is not the movie film school rejects. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. The world of star wars can be a little overwhelming. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced.
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. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. While im all for reading about new characters introduced in star wars canon for the high republic, i think including revan and some version of his story would be a great way to pull in old. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books. 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. If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. 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. Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new incanon novel takes place in the period following star wars. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. Episode i the phantom menace, just after padme amidala has been elected monarch of naboo.
Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook htt. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. I have always been a casual star wars fan as long as i can remember. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. K download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. They originated on the planet mandalore in the galaxys outer rim territories and had a particularly important role in galactic history as legendary warriors against the jedi. This is actually marvels second series focused on the dark lord though the first chronologically, but with a different focus and a different team. 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. Check out s list below for what titles youll find in stores along with some coming soon, as well, and. Force friday ii coming tomorrow, september 1 will see the highlyanticipated release of several major new star wars books, including many in the journey to star wars. There are numerous star wars books to satisfy your intergalactic cravings for star wars. The mandalorians were a clanbased ethnic group that comprised members from multiple species all bound by a common culture, creed and code. May 02, 2018 the world of star wars can be a little overwhelming. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. This chronological list of all known star wars audio books includes all novels, junior novelizations and graphic novels that have been recorded either as an abridged or unabridged audio book, or an audio drama. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force. It is a dark time in a galaxy far, far away when the parents of milo and lina graf are abducted by agents of the evil empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across adventures in wild space.
Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Theres so much media stretching back to the release of the original trilogy a little before it, actually that the idea of jumping into the star wars print universewith old canon and new canon and everexpanding storylinescan be a daunting prospect for any fan. For reference books, see list of star wars reference books. Lucasfilm has just issued a statement saying that the entire expanded universe is no longer official canon. The new disney canon can be confusing, but these titles should help ease you in. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new in canon novel takes place in the period following star wars. The phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32 bby a attack of the clones. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm. There has been no piece of star wars new canon media that i have not enjoyed.
Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. 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 will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star wars. Jan 21, 2016 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. For grade school kids, there are several great star wars options. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. Mar 02, 2020 lucasfilm has just issued a statement saying that the entire expanded universe is no longer official canon. Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. 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. However, i recently started watching the clone wars, and i love it.
Here is a list table of star wars books that ive been compiling since 2010, updated three or four times a year. Star wars 11 books by rae carson, marc thompson, et al. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Alphabet squadron, is all about pilots and the stories they have to tell. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force friday. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. 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. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. 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. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers.
In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i didnt care for, etc. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. I want to consume as much canon material as i possibly can.