For graphic novels and comics, see list of star wars comic books. Once labeled as canon the official star wars story, these books were. 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. Bloodline focuses on the politics of the new republic as seen. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that connect the time periods between g and t canon properties. Jul 01, 2017 the major political parties and factions within the galactic senate of the star wars galaxy throughout all the main eras. Apr 30, 2017 discover the best star wars canon books and novels in 2017.
These are the multiplayer shooters battlefront 2004 and battlefront 2 2017 and this years excellent star wars. Now, walsh claims that he regrets starting the petition because of its negative impact on the fandom. Music movies tv comedy games books drink politics travel tech. Whether they are canon or just legends, here are 15 star wars stories you. Thrawn star wars audiobook written by timothy zahn.
This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. After disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the official star wars canon was reset. Though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time. 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.
There are too many great audiobooks in the star wars publishing canon for us. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Discover the best star wars canon books and novels in 2017. The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends. The original star wars movie episode iv came out on may 25, 1977. Im a big fan of the star wars universe, but i havent been drawn in by many. Jul 16, 2016 brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. New thrawn novel will connect to rebels more than old canon.
Timothy zahn on his novel thrawn, how to pronounce the grand. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. Zahns naturally an old hand when it comes to writing star wars and thrawn is a compelling character. What is star wars canon after disney bought lucasfilm. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The jedi as portrayed in the movies and in many of the books of the expanded universe are basically the lightsaber. Oct 25, 2016 actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you. Lit books canon recommendations jedi council forums. Star wars has always been about family, religion, and politics. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading.
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. This article is about prose novels and anthologies and other books. A red saber, unsheathed in the 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. Likewise, many of the books within the new canon add new layers of depth to beloved star wars characters and events. What is the best order to binge watch all nine star wars. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. The original title for the force awakens references shadow of the empire, a 90s star wars saga that filled in the gaps between empire strikes back and return of the jedi. We watched the live stream and i was planning on watching that for an hour and then go back to work. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Meanwhile, twin sister leia embarks on a promising political career while secretly ferrying. The truth is, the goals of lucasfilms story group are nothing new. For reference books, see list of star wars reference books. Dawn of rebellion fantasy flight current system star wars rpg d20 system wizards of the coasthasbro 20002011.
Today during the star wars rebels panel, timothy zahn announced a new book entitled thrawn. However, if you want to read a deeply political story that focuses on. The marvel star wars comics have been great building blocks to explore the star wars galaxy at large. Bloodlines tense politics, vivid new characters, and perfectly characterized leia make it. Bloodline is now, by far, my favorite star wars book in the canon, ranking as high as some of my. Star wars author timothy zahn offers advice for making peace with the new galactic canon zahn, one of the franchises bestknown authors, is a. Dec 15, 2017 the inescapable politics of star wars. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. Though the old stories are now just legends, some of them are still great reads. In fact, the story groups own members chee and hidalgo gave presentations at last years star wars celebration europe, as. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books.
Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. For the original star wars film, see star wars episode iv. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Fan regrets setting up petition to remove the last jedi. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away.
All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Expanded universe and a new series of books that fall in the official canon. Very heady, but its always a little bit frightening when you have this. Throughout star wars history, the galaxy has been ruled by a number of different governing bodies both in canon and in legends. Star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books. This will be the first canon book to introduce thrawn into the star wars universe. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. 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. 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. In 2014, disney announced that all previous star wars canon books are. Please help improve this list or discuss it on the talk page.
This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Subscribe for more star wars lore videos, versus, and lists. These star wars novels contain a wealth of characters, locations and. Star wars is a science fiction film saga and fictional universe created by american director george lucas.
Star wars books about politics youtini reading guide. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Apr, 2017 the original title for the force awakens references shadow of the empire, a 90s star wars saga that filled in the gaps between empire strikes back and return of the jedi. Apr 11, 2017 thrawn star wars audiobook written by timothy zahn. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo. The political parties and factions in star wars youtube. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. The last jedi touched on some hotbutton political issues by dealing with the superrich and offering an egalitarian message spoilers. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession.
We cast a net over the newcanon original novels ya and adult with exactly that in. Syfy the 5 new star wars eu books you have to read the 5. Instead i spent the rest of the day handling notes on facebook and seeing what people were posting on and del reys star wars books page. 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. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. The inescapable politics of star wars the washington post. They do at times get a little too technical and dry with the logistics, and you can see that zahns fairly confined by canon and thrawns role in star wars rebels, but if youre a fan of the classic stuff then i think youll find.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. But what about the rest of the star wars franchise. The forcebook social media site for star wars fans upcoming books. Writerdirector rian johnsons entry into the star wars canon is rebelliously bold at times and full of rousing surprises, which make up for a few lulls in the lengthy twoandahalfhour run. Much of bloodline concerns itself with the political machinations and. Bloodline is now, by far, my favorite star wars book in the canon, ranking as high as some of my absolute favorite books from the old expanded universe, now legends. There are lots of new star wars extended universe books. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the. Side stories depicting the origins of rebellion and resistance, tales discussing the impact of war on the galaxy, and introductions to allnew characters are some of the many different narratives weve seen, each adding to continuity in unique ways. Earlier this week, it was reported that a certain avid star wars fan named henry walsh started an online petition to remove star wars. Sep 30, 2016 though the old stories are now just legends, some of them are still great reads. Read these legendary star wars books before you see the last. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline.