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 in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjediorder books, all of the comics and all the games. Thats why all of us at youtini think that the best way to read star wars books is a method that fits your own preferences based on how you enjoy reading. 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. Legend books timeline just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline.
So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. It was a wonderful blend of philosophy, lightsabers, politics, and military action. I got kind of disappointed with the new trilogy but i hear that star wars legends is much better but its a really big collection of books, comics and games so i dont know where to start. Updated weekly with links to preorder so you can stay on top of the latest releases. There have been thousands of stories told in short stories, comics, and. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. Star wars legends books chronological order part 2 100 books. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Get a first look at the final installment in the acclaimed series of books reimagining star wars as shakespeare. Bloodline by claudia grey honestly, one of the best star wars books ever written, and my personal favorite, featuring a 40something leia and a lot of the political leadin to the force awakens. The online timeline is of course a useful asset because it allows readers to determine which book they would like to read, based on where it is situated on this, easy to digest, guide. Star wars legends stories cover a timeframe that stretches back to 25,000 years before the battle of yavin and up to 140 years after it, so to make it easier to place a storys chronological setting, lucasbooks introduced five eras of adventure in 2000.
The fate of the jedi series was the last big hurrah for the legends timeline. There are both prose and comic books that take place before. You would find yourself reading for a long, long time. Salvatore sheds new light on the legend of star warsand skillfully illuminates one of our most beloved sagas. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100.
Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. Mixing movies and animated star wars in a single book like this is a relatively new thing. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. Aug 22, 2018 the real history that inspired star wars. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies.
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. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. The star wars legends books included an entirely different timeline of events in the postreturn of the jedi world, including han and leia getting married and having twins, the formation of the new republic and new characters like mara jade. Del rey posted a short announcement about the online system on the star wars books facebook page. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. Ive also found that there are just amazing stories being written about specific characters that tie into the main timeline. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kenobi.
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. May 04, 2016 watch thirteen billion years of star wars history. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige. Ultimate star wars is the first book like that which i am aware of. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book.
If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The cold, chiss admiral thrawn returns to continuity with this new origin story. Forget thrawn the new star wars canon has brought over a. Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Gon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. In other words, you wouldnt have time to finish them all by the time the rise of skywalker hits theaters this december 19th. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. The timeline of this epic space opera franchise has been notoriously jumpy since. Mar 31, 2017 with a variety of star wars visual guides in his background, bray enthuses, i always like to write about star wars rebels. This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends continuity, including films, novels both adult and young reader, ebooks, comics.
The clone wars project a definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Every scene is told from the point of view of a background character. With a variety of star wars visual guides in his background, bray enthuses, i always like to write about star wars rebels. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Star wars legends star wars legends kindle edition by miller, john jackson. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook.
The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. If you want to start a timeline starwarslegends page, just click the edit button above. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars. This position was maintained for the duration of star wars spinoff materials, and was only contradicted by disney after their decision to decanonize the star wars expanded universe in aprilmay 2014, with the final official eu story published in late august 2014. The best legends star wars book timeline in the galaxy.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Del rey releases digitized timeline of star wars novels. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu.
The complete legends star wars book timeline youtini. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. With the exception of the cgianimated the clone wars tv series, nonfilm material produced prior to april 2014 was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe eu. Nov 18, 2015 the star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. 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 universe legends continuity in order of the timeline. The best star wars book release schedule in the galaxy. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence.
The pilots of alphabet squadron enjoy sabacc before the storm in shadow fall exclusive excerpt. Just because its no longer canon doesnt mean it isnt awesome. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update.
A star wars books reading order for fans of the classic series. The old republic era is the oldest era of the star wars timeline. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. The star wars expanded universe has one of the richest sets of stories and lore of any franchise in the world. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars novel excluding childrens and graphic novels published. The team at del rey worked hard to build a more connected star wars universe when they took over from bantam in the late 1990s. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything inbetween. When in doubt, check out whether there are books written about a villain or hero, and see what you find. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Yet for all the content star wars fans consume, there are always more expanded universe booksboth predisney legends and postdisney canonfor readers of all ages to check out.
I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog. The star wars expanded universe may have been rendered legends, but han solos movie just added a ton back into the franchises canon. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years.
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