The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars. If youre feeling especially ambitious, check out the timeline of canon media on wookieepedia for a fairly comprehensive overview of everything star wars has to. The clone wars on the way, nows the perfect to watch the animated series. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. How to watch the star wars films in chronological order. This is a graphical list of star wars novels that have been published to date, excluding graphic novels, reference books and some electronically published novels. In this post, ill be listing every piece of canon material so far in. With the star wars expanded universe having grown so large and encompassing, its also a great way to explain many of the discrepancies and continuityerrors that occur from time to time within the body of lore comprised by the books, comics, films, cartoons, video games and more. Their licensing arm, lucas licensing, maintains a holocron database with four levels of official canon. Lucasfilms manages the official continuity carefully. 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. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog.
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 universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. It is not a continuation from the dark horse star wars series. And at the feet of its wise masters, lanoree brock learned the mysteries and methods of the forceand found her calling as one of its most. Star wars movie series in chronological order by countronin created 30 may 2017 updated 5 months ago public i averaged the ratings of the titles that are actually out. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. A chronological reading order for all the novels in the new star wars canon. Someone whos just dipping their toe into the galaxy of star wars media will likely wonder. The star wars trilogy is one of the famous series of book that created such a powerful pellicle as the star wars movies. Top 10 best star wars books in chronological order joelbooks. But it was successful so empire strikes back was released instead.
This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. 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. Revenge of the sith, the beloved animated series added new depth to classic characters like obiwan kenobi, anakin skywalker, darth maul, and boba fett. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. At last, its the ultimate history of the spectacular star wars saga, lavishly illustrated and in full color for the first time. Use this list to complete a book collection that will be the envy of all star wars fans that see it. The clone wars added new elements to the star wars galaxy like nothing else that had come before it.
The new jedi order book series by multiple authors includes books vector prime, dark tide. A fantastic series of books that take place during the clone wars are the star wars republic commando novels. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology.
Fan writers such as nathan butler sugment this and in butlers. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. 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 with the. These are the only comics currently considered canon. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. This reading order contains all the star wars comics published since marvel reacquired the license from dark horse. Star wars rebels will never be on this particular list because it is a show, not a movie caravan of courage was a backup plan george lucas had if star wars was not successful. These movies had blown up the spellings and the films top years in a row and they were an incredible production of the late 70s. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Complete order of star wars books in publication order and chronological order. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy.
In 2014, the star wars expanded universe was decanonized, paving the way for an entirely new generation of stories. However, for a complete list of star wars comic books and graphic novels please. Consequently this list does not include journals, graphic novels, or comic books. Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels.
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. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books.
The stories alternate between the crew of the ghost undertaking what at first seems. This is a list of star wars novels, novellas, and short stories. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order.
With the completion of episodes i, ii, and iii, the epic story thats captivated millions can now be told in its entirety, from the time of the primordial knights of the old republic and the clone wars to the birth of the empire, from the destruction of the death. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Bby and aby stand for before and after the battle of yavin, which occurs at the end of the original 1977 star wars. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before, kanan series is a good place to start. What are the star wars novels in chronological order.
Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 3 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. Solo a star wars story 2018 due for a may 25 release date 41 years exactly since the release of the original, episode iv, solo is the first chronological introduction we get into one of. On the planet tython, the ancient jedaii order was founded.
The chronology of the star wars fictional universe is subject to change as george lucas has revised his films and deemed the revised reversions to be definitive. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Journey through the entire star wars saga with age of republic, age of. After disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the official star wars canon was reset. These arent in chronological order, nor are they in any ranking. Whether you have seen the star wars series or you are trying to get into it, the books may represent a great option.
Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. Even if you are familiar with the action movies, you will get a completely different perspective if you go through the books as well and most. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. There are a few different ways of going about tackling the star wars franchise. Great deals on one book or all books in the series.
Top 10 best star wars books in chronological order. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Star wars books in chronological order pt 1 0 this is a comprensive list of star wars books that have been released or are to be released in the near future. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The new jedi order series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. The phantom menace lucasfilm has divided their titles into different eras with symbols designating such. 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.
Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. 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, and the force itself. Three years later, and the new star wars canon contains over 50 films, tv shows, comics, novels, and more, quickly rebuilding one of the most expansive storytelling universes of all time. Theyre simply what i think are mustreads if you love star wars or want to learn more about star wars. 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. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy. The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. Keep in mind that this is a collection of star wars novels not comics or short books.