This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Are the jedi path and book of sith volumes part of the. 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. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. The blueskinned grand admiral made his official canon entry in the third season of star wars. Star wars novelist adds first lesbian character to canon. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. Three friends gather to talk about the newest star wars books with the world.
The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. Like so many star wars fans who grew up on an everexpanding universe, i initially regarded disneys sequels with skepticism. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. 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. Ever since walt disney had acquired the rights from george lucas, all of the star wars books and comic books that were written prior to that are no longer canon, but rather they are considered to be a part of star wars legends.
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 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. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house.
Rise of skywalker proves that star wars has a canon. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. Online shopping for star wars from a great selection at books store. Lucasfilm has just issued a statement saying that the entire expanded universe is no longer official canon. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. The first star wars novel created in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, star wars. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. All canon means is that a given story affects and can be affected by other things in the star wars universe. Prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content.
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. In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line. Revenge of the sith readalong storybook and cd, by lucasfilm book group 19 bby. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page.
You may be looking for the legends timeline, or the inuniverse timeline of galactic history. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. The novels ride the reignited star wars craze sparked by the release of star wars, episode vii in 2015. E book audiobook comics star wars canon eu megathread. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list.
Heres a shortlist of our favorite star wars novels, with something for every type of fan. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by. The more the characters diverged from their presequel history, the more i felt caught between the canon in my head and the canon on the screen. Now known as legends, the original expanded universe is full of amazing stories. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Star wars new canon book club by the19 free listening. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. This is actually marvels second series focused on the dark lord though the first chronologically, but with a different focus and a different team. Many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to the star wars saga. Ive included canon and legends on the list, but i have not.
The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. Bby stands for before the battle of yavin star wars. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. You might have different choices, and thats okay, too.
Ebook audiobook comics star wars canon eu megathread. Star wars gained many fans thanks to its numerous films, but theres more to the galaxy than just major movie releases. Revenge of the sith read along storybook and cd, by lucasfilm book group 19 bby. 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. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of narratives. 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. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. But fosters luke and leia adventure isnt actually the first star wars book. Disney looked to restructure the star wars canon, with each new novel offering fresh perspectives and different versions of the galaxy. They either included everything being published, or. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order.
Star wars the new jedi order paperback, empire, storm, abyss w cd. It was an upsetting decision for those who loved the eu. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. Before reading any of the star wars novels, theres something very important to know when it comes to the stories from these books. And of course a book or comic not being canon shouldnt stop you from reading it.
Most of the material from the expanded universe including books, comics, and. Your favorite might not be on here, and thats okay. Here are the best star wars books from the old cannon. 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. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. A new dawn is set during the legendary dark times between episodes iii and iv and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series star wars rebels first came to cross paths. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Ive put together a list of the best star wars books and before anyone says anything, i realize that 20 books is a drop in the bucket. While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist.
Where to start reading star wars books edmonton public library. The complete trilogy audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more. Disney decided to render the entire existing storyline noncanon, renaming it legends. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. Star wars has existed longer on the page than on the big screen. The spinoff material was moderated by lucasfilm, and lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Star wars skip to main search results amazon prime.
Imperial machine, by charles soule, giuseppi camuncoli, jim cheung, and cam smith. Stream star wars new canon book club, a playlist by the19 from desktop or your mobile device. Star wars comic series timeline star wars canon timeline. The star wars adventures in wild space series, book 46 star wars adventures in wild space series, 46 by disney press jun 26, 2018. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. Huge lot of star wars paperback books canon and legends. Star wars has expanded to other media, which include all star wars fictional material produced by lucasfilm or officially licensed by it outside of the original theatrical star wars films produced by george lucas. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. 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.
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