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. I have always been a casual star wars fan as long as i can remember. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. 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. 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. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update.
A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i didnt care for, etc. Star wars 11 books by rae carson, marc thompson, et al. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force. For reference books, see list of star wars reference books. 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. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook. What happens when disneyera canon contradicts itself. Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new in canon novel takes place in the period following star wars. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini.
In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. These are the books youre looking for a star wars roundup. Lucasfilm has just issued a statement saying that the entire expanded universe is no longer official canon. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. The novelization is not the movie film school rejects. For grade school kids, there are several great star wars options. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. K download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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 your disneyapproved star wars canon books nerdvana. Disney upending the star wars canon was a major part of buying out lucasfilm, but years later, the lore is no clearer. There has been no piece of star wars new canon media that i have not enjoyed. List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded.
He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. Light of the jedi is an upcoming canon novel written by charles soule. 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. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available.
Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Mar 02, 2020 lucasfilm has just issued a statement saying that the entire expanded universe is no longer official canon. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars. The text is incredibly detailed and presents both significant events.
May 02, 2018 the world of star wars can be a little overwhelming. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. The phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32 bby a attack of the clones. They either included everything being published, or left off the. This era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. 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. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. 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. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Can anyone tell me and save me the headache of searching and getting back and forth answers what books are still considered canon. There are numerous star wars books to satisfy your intergalactic cravings for star wars. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted.
Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. 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. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. 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 is a place to discuss any and all things about the books.
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. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. 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. The future star wars novels from disney publishing worldwide and del rey books will now be part of the official star wars canon as reflected. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community. 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 article is about prose novels and anthologies and other books.
If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force friday. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. Alphabet squadron, is all about pilots and the stories they have to tell. Imperial machine, by charles soule, giuseppi camuncoli, jim cheung, and cam smith. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. Make sure to comment, like, and subscribe also stay up to date with star wars and everything star wars related by following me. 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. 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.
The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Aug 31, 2017 you might be ready for force friday ii. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. Episode i the phantom menace, just after padme amidala has been elected monarch of naboo. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. 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. From their homeworld, mandalorians had flourished across mandalorian space and. However, i recently started watching the clone wars, and i love it. I want to consume as much canon material as i possibly can.
The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. Jun 11, 2019 the latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. The latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star wars. 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. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. Ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics paste. How do we accept what we read in the aftermath series and other books filling in. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before. Check out s list below for what titles youll find in stores along with some coming soon, as well, and.
Here is a list table of star wars books that ive been compiling since 2010, updated three or four times a year. 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. 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. Here we have a list of the best star wars books for you. For graphic novels and comics, see list of star wars comic books.
Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook htt. The world of star wars can be a little overwhelming. Superb star wars books for kids of all ages brightly. If youre only familiar with star wars canon, i highly suggest that you dip your toes into the legends.
Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Please help improve this list or discuss it on the talk page. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Just in time for star wars reads day on october 10, librarian. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new incanon novel takes place in the period following star wars. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. The mandalorians were a clanbased ethnic group that comprised members from multiple species all bound by a common culture, creed and code. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. The new disney canon can be confusing, but these titles should help ease you in. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm.
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