With this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. The best canon books in the galaxy by richard lynch welcome back to the jedi archives, today we take a break from the minutia of star wars lore to take a look at some of the best books that have come out since disney rebooted the expanded universe. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force friday. This article is about star wars novels by realworld chronological order. 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. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. 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. This will be the first canon book to introduce thrawn into the star wars universe. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Young readers adaptation of the star wars prequel trilogy. Nerdvana explores the new expanded universe of star wars canon novel releases. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books.
Thrawn also known simply as thrawn is a star wars novel by timothy zahn, published on april 11, 2017 by del rey books. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force friday ii may the books be with you on force friday ii. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force. Star wars explained 2017 channel trailer 5,436 views 2 years ago i figured i needed to update my channel trailer, because the old one still said star wars minute. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that connect the time periods between g and t canon properties. It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories, television episodes, video games, etc. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc.
Today during the star wars rebels panel, timothy zahn announced a new book entitled thrawn. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. 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. It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories.
While i love some stories of the legends, i will always choose the canon disney. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Ew chatted with cabot about the reallife inspiration behind her books, joining the star wars canon. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. The last jedi covers and more reveals from lucasfilms writers roundtable discussion see covers for the justannounced novel star wars.
Upcoming star wars books 2017 you may be looking for star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. 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. Princess of alderaan young adult book, and much more. Resistance reborn by rebecca roanhorse 2019 last shot star wars. Legends became more like dc and marvel comics over the years, always inventing some new over powered being that has the power to annihilate planets, move star destr.
Here are your disneyapproved star wars canon books nerdvana. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available. Twilight company, by alexander freed 2015s battlefront reboot was a disappointment to many fans of the. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. You may be looking for star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Oct 06, 2019 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.
Journey through the entire star wars saga with age of republic, age of. Star wars novelist adds first lesbian character to canon. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Browse the marvel comic series darth vader 2017 2018. A han and lando novel by daniel jose older 2018 star wars. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the. 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 galaxy far, far away. But now you can buy a bunch of new star wars canon books that will.
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. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. This is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. Worldwide and del rey books will now be part of the official star wars canon as. Celebrate 40 years of the star wars saga with the star wars annual 2018. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you. Princess diaries author on her new middlegrade book.
Apr 09, 2017 while i love some stories of the legends, i will always choose the canon disney. Lets talk about the novels, comics, short stories, tv shows, movies, and reference books. The perfect gift for fans, with puzzles, games, activities, facts, and more. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. They either included everything being published, or left off the. Jul 16, 2016 brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you.
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. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading.
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. Young readers adaptation of the star wars prequel trilogy and original trilogy, star wars. Princess diaries author on her new middlegrade book and. The first official canon novel to be released was star wars.
Aug 02, 2017 princess diaries author on her new middlegrade book and. The aftermath trilogy by chuck wendig 20162017 star wars. Star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars.
August 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. Expanded universe and a new series of books that fall in the official canon. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. List of novels by release date wookieepedia fandom. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books.
Features a section of posters from the years most anticipated film star wars. Do you prefer the star wars legends or disney vs star wars. 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. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on those. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars.
Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared non canon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. Dedicated to preserving and celebrating all star wars, legends, canon, and beyond. This page collects only hardback novels falling under the new star wars canon since the april 25th.