'' Star Wars'' is an American epic space-opera media franchise, centered on a

film series A film series or movie series (also referred to as a film franchise or movie franchise) is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series. This article explains what film series are ...

created by George Lucas that includes '' Star Wars'' (1977), ''

The Empire Strikes Back ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (also known as ''Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back'') is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a stor ...

'' (1980), and ''

Return of the Jedi ''Return of the Jedi'' (also known as ''Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi'' is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard Marquand. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas from a story by Lucas, who ...

'' (1983). The series depicts the adventures of various characters "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away". Many derivative ''Star Wars'' works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after the original trilogy of films, and later installments. This body of work was collectively known as the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe for decades. In October 2012,

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acquired Lucasfilm for $4.06 billion. In April 2014, Lucasfilm rebranded the ''Expanded Universe'' material as ''Star Wars Legends'' and declared it non-canon to the franchise. The company's focus would be shifted towards a restructured ''Star Wars'' canon based on new material. The first new canon adult novel was '' Star Wars: A New Dawn'' by

John Jackson Miller John Jackson Miller (born January 12, 1968) is an American science-fiction author, comic book writer, and commentator, known for his work on the ''Star Wars'' franchise and his research into comic book circulation history, as presented in the St ...

, published in September 2014. 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. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of ''Star Wars'' comic books. Reference books and roleplaying gamebooks can be found at the list of ''Star Wars'' reference books.

Film and television adaptations

The novelizations offer an alternate take on the events of the movies. Many include discarded or slightly altered plot-lines. It should be remembered that those published before 25 April 2014 are considered ''Legends'' like all other media. * '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (1999), by

Terry Brooks Terence Dean Brooks (born January 8, 1944) is an American writer of fantasy fiction. He writes mainly epic fantasy, and has also written two film novelizations. He has written 23 ''New York Times'' bestsellers during his writing career, and ha ...

(32 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (junior novel) (1999), by

Patricia Wrede Patricia Collins Wrede (; born March 27, 1953) is an American author of fantasy literature. She is known for her ''Enchanted Forest Chronicles'' series for young adults, which was voted number 84 in NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels list. Caree ...

(32 BBY) (Y) * '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (2002), by R.A. Salvatore (22 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (junior novelization) (2002), by

(22 BBY) (Y) * '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2008), by

Karen Traviss Karen Traviss is a science fiction author from Wiltshire, England. She is the author of the ''Wess'Har'' series, and has written tie-in material based on ''Star Wars'', ''Gears of War'', ''Halo (series), Halo'', ''G.I. Joe'' and the newest ''Noma ...

(21.5 BBY) (A) * '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (2005), by

Matthew Stover Matthew Woodring Stover (born 1962) is an American fantasy and science fiction novelist. He is most well known for his four '' Star Wars'' novels, including the novelization of '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''. He has also wr ...

(19 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (junior novel) (2005), by

(19 BBY) (Y) * '' Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker''/''Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope'' (1976), by

Alan Dean Foster Alan Dean Foster (born November 18, 1946) is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction. He has written several book series, more than 20 standalone novels, and many novelizations of film scripts. Career ''Star Wars'' Foster was the ghost ...

as George Lucas (0 BBY-0 ABY) (A) * '' Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980), by Donald F. Glut (3 ABY) (A) * '' Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi'' (1983), by James Kahn (4 ABY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – The Illustrated Edition'' (1983), by James Kahn (4 ABY)

William Shakespeare's Star Wars

* ''William Shakespeare's The Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First'' (2015), by Ian Doescher (32 BBY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Clone Army Attacketh: Star Wars Part the Second'' (2015), by Ian Doescher (22 BBY) * ''William Shakespeare's Tragedy of the Sith's Revenge: Star Wars Part the Third'' (2015), by Ian Doescher (19 BBY) * ''William Shakespeare's Star Wars (Verily, A New Hope)'' (2013), by Ian Doescher (0 BBY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back'' (2014), by Ian Doescher (3 ABY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return'' (2014), by Ian Doescher (4 ABY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Force Doth Awaken'' (2017), by Ian Doescher (34 ABY) * ''William Shakespeare's Jedi the Last'' (2018), by Ian Doescher (34 ABY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker'' (2020), by Ian Doescher (35 ABY)

Disney canon stories (2014–present)

Since 2014, the official ''Star Wars'' canon includes all of the movie episodes, ''The Clone Wars'' film and the television shows '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', ''

Star Wars Rebels ''Star Wars Rebels'' is an American 3D animated science fiction television series produced by Lucasfilm Animation and set in the ''Star Wars'' universe. It takes place over a decade after '' Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'' and progressing ...

'', and ''

Star Wars Resistance ''Star Wars Resistance'' is an American 3D animated comic science fiction television series produced by Lucasfilm Animation. It follows Kazuda Xiono, a New Republic pilot who is recruited by the Resistance to spy on the growing threat of the ...

'', as well as any books, comics, and video games published after April 2014.

Short stories

''Star Wars Insider'' (2014–present)

Since 2014, various short stories have been published in ''

Star Wars Insider ''Star Wars Insider'' is the official ''Star Wars'' magazine. It began in 1987 as the official magazine of ''The Lucasfilm Fan Club'', and was renamed in 1994 to coincide with the release of '' Star Wars: TIE Fighter''. Its contents include st ...

''. * "Blade Squadron: Part 1" (#149, April 2014) by David J. & Mark S. Williams (4 ABY) * "Blade Squadron: Part 2" (#150, June 2014) by David J. & Mark S. Williams (4 ABY) * "One Thousand Levels Down" (#151, July 2014) by Alexander Freed (0 ABY) * "The End of History" (#154, December 2014) by Alexander Freed (10 BBY) * "Last Call at the Zero Angle" (#156, March 2015) by Jason Fry (0 ABY) * "Orientation" (#157, April 2015) by

(14 BBY) * "Rebel Bluff" (#158, June 2015) by Michael Kogge (4 BBY) * "Kindred Spirits" (#159, July 2015) by Christie Golden (20 BBY) * "Blade Squadron: Zero Hour" (#160, September 2015) by David J. & Mark S. Williams (4 ABY) * "Inbrief" (#161, November 2015) by Janine K. Spendlove (3 ABY) * "Bait" (#162, December 2015) by

(34 ABY) * "Scorched" (#165, May 2016) by Delilah S. Dawson (28 ABY) * "TK-146275" (#166, June 2016) by

Sylvain Neuvel Sylvain Neuvel is a Canadian science fiction writer, known as the author of ''The Themis Files.'' He was born in Quebec City and raised in the suburb of L'Ancienne-Lorette.

(11–1 BBY) * "Blade Squadron: Kuat" (#168, September 2016) by Mark Williams & David Williams (5 ABY) * "Turning Point" (#169, October 2016) by Jason Hugh (4 ABY) * "The Voice of the Empire" (#170, December 2016) by Mur Lafferty (17 BBY) * "Blade Squadron: Jakku" (#172, April 2017) by Mark Williams & David Williams (5 ABY)

''The Rise of the Empire'' (October 2015)

* "Mercy Mission" by Melissa Scott (14 BBY) * "Bottleneck" by John Jackson Miller (12 BBY) * "The Levers of Power" by Jason Fry (4 ABY)

"The Perfect Weapon"

* " The Perfect Weapon" (November 2015) by Delilah S. Dawson (34 ABY). This story is part of the Journey to ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' promotional campaign. Printed in the paperback edition of the ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' novelization.

''Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens''

The collection '' Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens'' is part of the Journey to ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' promotional campaign. Some stories were originally published as individual e-books, and later collected with other new stories. However, they were all published together as a book called '' Star Wars: Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away'' * "All Creatures Great and Small" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker (34 ABY) * "High Noon on Jakku" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker (34 ABY) * "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker (31 ABY; flashbacks to 19 BBY) * "The Face of Evil" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker (34 ABY) * "A Recipe for Death" (April 2016) by Landry Q. Walker (Pre–32 BBY) * "True Love" (April 2016) by Landry Q. Walker (34 ABY)

''From a Certain Point of View'' (October 2017)

* "Raymus" by Gary Whitta (0 BBY) * "The Bucket" by Christie Golden (0 BBY) * "The Sith of Datawork" by Ken Liu (0 BBY) * "Stories in the Sand" by

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(0 BBY) * "Reirin" by Sabaa Tahir (0 BBY) * "The Red One" by Rae Carson (0 BBY) * "Rites" by John Jackson Miller (0 BBY) * "Master and Apprentice" by Claudia Gray (0 BBY) * "Beru Whitesun Lars" by

Meg Cabot Meggin Patricia Cabot (born February 1, 1967) is an American novelist. She has written and published over 50 novels of young adult and adult fiction and is best known for her young adult series ''Princess Diaries'', which was later adapted by W ...

(0 BBY) * "The Luckless Rodian" by Renee Ahdieh (0 BBY) * "Not for Nothing" by Mur Lafferty (0 BBY) * "We Don't Serve Their Kind Here" by Chuck Wendig * "The Kloo Horn Cantina Caper" by Kelly Sue DeConnick &

Matt Fraction Matt Fritchman (born December 1, 1975), better known by the pen name Matt Fraction, is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book writer, known for his work as the writer of '' The Invincible Iron Man'', '' The Immortal Iron Fist'', ''Uncanny ...

(0 BBY) * "Added Muscle" by Paul Dini (0 BBY) * "You Owe Me a Ride" by Zoraida Cordova (0 BBY) * "The Secrets of Long Snoot" by Delilah S. Dawson (0 BBY) * "Born in the Storm" by Daniel Jose Older (0 BBY) * "Laina" by

Wil Wheaton Richard William Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor. He portrayed Wesley Crusher on the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', Gordie Lachance in the film '' Stand by Me'', Joey Trotta in '' Toy Soldiers'', ...

(0 BBY) * "Fully Operational" by Beth Revis (0 BBY) * "An Incident Report" by Mallory Ortberg (0 BBY) * "Change of Heart" by Elizabeth Wein (0 BBY) * "Eclipse" by

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(0 BBY) * "Verge of Greatness" by Pablo Hidalgo (0 BBY) * "Far Too Remote" by Jeffrey Brown (0 BBY) * "

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" by

Kieron Gillen Kieron Michael Gillen (; born 30 September 1975) is a British comic book writer and former video game and music journalist. In comics, Gillen is known for ''Phonogram'' and ''The Wicked + The Divine'', both co-created with artist Jamie McKelvie ...

(0 BBY) * "Of MSE-6 and Men" by Glen Weldon (0 BBY) * "Bump" by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker (0 BBY) * "End of Watch" by Adam Christopher (0 BBY) * "The Baptist" by Nnedi Okorafor (0 BBY) * "Time of Death" by Cavan Scott (0 BBY) * "There Is Another" by Gary D. Schmidt (0 BBY) * "Palpatine" by Ian Doescher (0 BBY) * "Sparks" by Paul S. Kemp (0 BBY–0 ABY) * "Duty Roster" by Jason Fry (0 BBY–0 ABY) * "Desert Son" by

Pierce Brown Pierce Brown (January 28, 1988) is an American science fiction author who writes the ''Red Rising'' series, consisting of '' Red Rising'' (2014), '' Golden Son'' (2015), ''Morning Star'' (2016), ''Iron Gold'' (2018) and '' Dark Age'' (2019). Pe ...

(0 BBY–0 ABY) * "Grounded" by Greg Rucka (0 BBY–0 ABY) * "Contingency Plan" by Alexander Freed (0 BBY–0 ABY) * "The Angle" by Charles Soule (0 ABY) * "By Whatever Sun" by E.K. Johnston & Ashley Eckstein (0 ABY) * "Whills" by Tom Angleberger (0 ABY)

''Canto Bight'' (December 2017)

* "Rules of the Game", by

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(34 ABY) * "Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing", by Rae Carson (34 ABY) * "The Wine in Dreams", by Mira Grant (34 ABY) * "The Ride", by

(34 ABY)

Stories of Jedi and Sith (June 2022)

Short-story anthology published by Disney Lucasfilm Press in June 2022. *"What a Jedi Makes" by Michael Kogge *"Resolve" by Alex Segura *"The Eye of the Beholder" by Sarwat Chadda *"A Jedi's Duty" by Karen Strong *"Worthless" by Delilah S. Dawson *"The Ghosts of Maul" by Michael Moreci *"Blood Moon Uprising" by Vera Strange *"Luke on the Bright Side" by Sam Maggs *"Masters" by Tessa Gratton *"Through the Turbulence" by Roseanne A. Brown

Children's books

Canon storybooks for younger readers that are shorter than a standard novel or young adult novel. * ''5-Minute Star Wars Stories'', by Various Authors (32 BBY-34 ABY) * ''5-Minute Star Wars Stories Strike Back'', by Various Authors (32 BBY-34 ABY) * ''The Prequel Trilogy Stories'', by Various Authors (32 BBY-19 BBY) * ''The Phantom Menace Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (32 BBY) * ''The Phantom Menace'', by Courtney Carbone (32 BBY) * ''Attack of the Clones'', by Geof Smith (22 BBY) * ''Attack of the Clones Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Lucasfilm Book Group (22 BBY) * ''Forces of Destiny: Tales of Hope & Courage'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (21 BBY-34 ABY) * ''Revenge of the Sith'', by Geof Smith (19 BBY) * ''Revenge of the Sith Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Lucasfilm Book Group (19 BBY) * ''Chopper Saves the Day'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (5 BBY) * ''Sabine's Art Attack'', by Jennifer Heddle (5 BBY) * ''Zeb to the Rescue'', by Michael Siglain (5 BBY) * ''Ezra and the Pilot'', by Jennifer Heddle (5 BBY) * ''Ezra's Wookiee Rescue'', by Meredith L. Rusu (5 BBY) * ''The Secret Jedi: The Adventures of Kanan Jarrus: Rebel Leader'', by Ben Harper (5 BBY) * ''A New Hero'', by Pablo Hidalgo (5 BBY) * ''TIE Fighter Trouble'', by Brooke Vitale (5 BBY) * ''The Inquisitor's Trap'', by Meredith L. Rusu (5 BBY) * ''Hera's Phantom Flight'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (5 BBY) * ''Kanan's Jedi Training'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (5 BBY) * ''Always Bet on Chopper'', by Meredith L. Rusu (5 BBY) * ''

Rogue One ''Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' (or simply ''Rogue One'') is a 2016 American epic space opera film directed by Gareth Edwards. The screenplay by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy is from a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. It was produced by L ...

Secret Mission'', by Jason Fry (0 BBY) * ''Bounty Hunt'', by Katrina Pallant (0 BBY) * ''A New Hope'', by Geof Smith (0 BBY-0 ABY) * ''A New Hope Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Randy Thornton (0 BBY-0 ABY) * ''The Rise of a Hero'', by Louise Simonson (0 BBY-0 ABY) * ''Escape from Darth Vader'', by Michael Siglain (0 BBY) * ''Trouble on Tatooine'', by Nate Millici (0 BBY) * ''Trapped in the Death Star!'', by Michael Siglain (0 BBY) * ''Death Star Battle'', by Michael Siglain (0 ABY) * ''The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight'', by Tony DiTerlizzi (0 BBY-4 ABY) * ''Star Wars in Pictures: The Original Trilogy'', by Ryder Windham (0 BBY-4 ABY) * ''The Original Trilogy Stories'', by Various Authors (0 BBY-4 ABY) * ''The Power of the Dark Side'', by Benjamin Harper (0 BBY-4 ABY) * ''The Chewbacca Story'', by Benjamin Harper (0 BBY-34 ABY) * ''A Leader Named Leia'', by Jennifer Heddle (0 BBY-34 ABY) ** Part of the Journey to ''Star Wars: The Last Jedi'' promotional campaign. * ''Han and the Rebel Rescue'', by Nate Millici (0 ABY) * ''Luke and the Lost Jedi Temple'', by Jason Fry (0 ABY) * ''The Empire Strikes Back'', by Geof Smith (3 ABY) * ''The Empire Strikes Back Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Randy Thornton (3 ABY) * ''AT-AT Attack!'', by Calliope Glass (3 ABY) * ''Use the Force'', by Michael Siglain (3 ABY) * ''Leia and the Great Island Escape'', by Jason Fry (4 ABY) * ''Return of the Jedi'', by Geof Smith (4 ABY) * ''Return of the Jedi Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Randy Thornton (4 ABY) * ''Rescue from Jabba's Palace'', by Michael Siglain (4 ABY) * ''Ewoks Join the Fight'', by Michael Siglain (4 ABY) * ''Poe and the Missing Ship'', by Nate Millici (34 ABY) * ''The Force Awakens'', by Christopher Nicholas (34 ABY) * ''The Force Awakens Storybook'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (34 ABY) * ''The Force Awakens Read-Along Storybook & CD'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (34 ABY) * ''Rey to the Rescue!'', by Lisa Stock (34 ABY) * ''Finn & The First Order'', by Brian Rood (34 ABY) * ''Rey Meets BB-8'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (34 ABY) * ''Finn & Poe Team Up!'', by Nate Millici (34 ABY) * ''Finn & Rey Escape!'', by Brian Rood (34 ABY) * ''Han & Chewie Return!'', by Michael Siglain (34 ABY) * ''Chaos at the Castle'', by Nate Millici (34 ABY) * ''The Fight in the Forest'', by Nate Millici (34 ABY) * ''The Force Awakens: New Adventures'', by David Fentiman (34 ABY) * ''Finn's Mission'', by David Fentiman (34 ABY) * ''The Adventures of BB-8'', by David Fentiman (34 ABY) * ''BB-8 on the Run'', by Drew Daywalt (34 ABY) * ''Lightsaber Rescue'', by Play-A-Sound (34 ABY) * ''Rolling with BB-8!'', by Benjamin Harper (34 ABY) * ''Rey's Journey'', by Ella Patrick (34 ABY) * ''Rose and Finn's Mission'', by Ella Patrick (34 ABY) * ''Chewie and the Porgs'', by Kevin Shinick (34 ABY)

Original ''Star Wars Legends'' stories

This body of work represents the original ''Star Wars'' expanded universe, which was rebranded as ''Star Wars Legends'' and declared non-canon to the franchise in April 2014. Beginning with the 1999 release of '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'', Lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional "era" with symbols designating such.

Before the Republic era

This era contains stories taking place before 25,000 BBY.

Old Galactic Republic era

This era contains stories taking place between 25,000 BBY to 1,000 BBY.

Rise of the Empire era

''Episode II: Attack of the Clones''

'' The Clone Wars''

* '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2008), by

(21.5 BBY) (Y) * ''The Clone Wars: Wild Space'' (2008), by Karen Miller (21.5 BBY) (A) * ''The Clone Wars: No Prisoners'' (2009), by

(21 BBY) (A)

''Clone Wars: Gambit'' by Karen Miller (21 BBY)

* '' Stealth'' (2010) (A) * ''Siege'' (2010) (A)

''Clone Wars: Secret Missions'' by
Ryder Windham Ryder Windham is an American science fiction author who has written more than 60 ''Star Wars'' books, including novels, comics, and reference books. He has also written junior novelizations for ''Indiana Jones'' films. Since 1993, he has been wor ...
(21 BBY)

* ''Breakout Squad'' (2009) (Y) * ''Curse of the Black Hole Pirates'' (2010) (Y) * ''Duel at Shattered Rock'' (2011) (Y) * ''Guardians of the Chiss Key'' (2012) (Y)

'' Republic Commando''

* '' Republic Commando: Hard Contact'' (2004), by

(22 BBY) * "Omega Squad: Targets" (2005), by

(21 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #81 and ''Republic Commando: Triple Zero'' * '' Republic Commando: Triple Zero'' (2006), by

(21 BBY) * "Republic Commando: Odds" (2006), by

(21 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #87 and ''Republic Commando: True Colors'' * '' Republic Commando: True Colors'' (2007), by

(21 BBY) * '' Republic Commando: Order 66'' (2008), by

(19 BBY)

=''Imperial Commando''

= * '' Imperial Commando: 501st'' (2009), by

(19 BBY)

Clone Wars

* '' Shatterpoint'' (2003), by

(21.5 BBY) (A) * ''

The Cestus Deception ''The Cestus Deception'' is a science fiction novel by Steven Barnes set in the '' Star Wars'' galaxy during the Clone Wars. The book takes place one year after the Battle of Geonosis in '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'', ...

'' (2004), by Steven Barnes (21.5 BBY) (A) * '' The Hive'' (2004), by Steven Barnes (21.5 BBY) (E) (A) * '' Jedi Trial'' (2004), by David Sherman & Dan Cragg (21.5 BBY) (A) * '' Yoda: Dark Rendezvous'' (2004), by Sean Stewart (20 BBY) * '' MedStar I: Battle Surgeons'' (2004), by

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(20 BBY) (A) * '' MedStar II: Jedi Healer'' (2004), by

(20 BBY) (A) * '' Labyrinth of Evil'' (2005), by

James Luceno James Luceno (born 1947) is a ''New York Times'' bestselling author, best known for his novels and reference books connected with the '' Star Wars'' franchise and the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and (with Brian Daley under the shared pseudon ...

(19 BBY) (A)

''Episode III: Revenge of the Sith''

* '' Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader'' (2005), by

(19 BBY) (A) * ''Kenobi'' (2013), by

(19 BBY) (A) * "Incognito" (2013), by John Jackson Miller (19 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #143 and ''Kenobi'' (A)

'' Coruscant Nights'' (18.8 – 17 BBY)

* ''

Jedi Twilight ''Coruscant Nights'' is a trilogy of novels by Michael Reaves. The series is set in the ''Star Wars'' fictional universe, universe a year after ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''. Rather than follow closely after each these, the ...

'' (2008), by

(18.8 BBY) * '' Street of Shadows'' (2008), by

(19 BBY–18.46 BBY) * '' Patterns of Force'' (2009), by

with Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (uncredited) (18.3 BBY) * ''The Last Jedi'' (2013), by

& Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (18–17 BBY)

'' The Last of the Jedi'' by Jude Watson (18 BBY)

* '' The Desperate Mission'' (2005) (Y) * '' Dark Warning'' (2005) (Y) * ''

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'' (2005) (Y) * '' Death on Naboo'' (2006) (Y) * '' A Tangled Web'' (2006) (Y) * '' Return of the Dark Side'' (2006) (Y) * '' Secret Weapon'' (2007) (Y) * '' Against The Empire'' (2007) (Y) * '' Master of Deception'' (2008) (Y) * '' Reckoning'' (2008) (Y)

''A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker'' (15 BBY – 4 ABY)

* ''A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker'' (2009), by

Ryder Windham Ryder Windham is an American science fiction author who has written more than 60 ''Star Wars'' books, including novels, comics, and reference books. He has also written junior novelizations for ''Indiana Jones'' films. Since 1993, he has been wor ...

(Y)

'' The Han Solo Trilogy''

* '' The Paradise Snare'' (1997), by

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(10 BBY) (A) * '' The Hutt Gambit'' (1997), by

(5-4 BBY) (A) * '' Rebel Dawn'' (1998), by

(3-0 BBY) (A)

'' The Adventures of Lando Calrissian''

* '' Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu'' (1983), by L. Neil Smith (4 BBY) * '' Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon'' (1983), by L. Neil Smith (4 BBY) * ''

Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka Landonis Balthazar "Lando" Calrissian III is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He was introduced in ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) as an old friend of Han Solo and the administrator of the floating Cloud City on the gas p ...

'' (1983), by L. Neil Smith (3 BBY)

'' The Force Unleashed'' (3 – 1 BBY)

* '' The Force Unleashed'' (2008), by Sean Williams (3-2 BBY) (A) * '' The Force Unleashed II'' (2010), by Sean Williams (1 BBY) (A)

''
The Han Solo Adventures ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the origi ...
(2 BBY)''

* ''

Han Solo at Stars' End ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the ''Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the original ...

'' (1979), by Brian Daley * '' Han Solo's Revenge'' (1979), by Brian Daley * ''

Han Solo and the Lost Legacy ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the ''Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the original ...

'' (1980), by Brian Daley

''Death Troopers''

* ''

Death Troopers ''Death Troopers'' is a '' Star Wars'' novel written by Joe Schreiber. Schreiber's idea was to create a horror story in the ''Star Wars'' universe that pulled from horror movies he enjoyed such as '' The Shining'' and '' Alien''. The novel i ...

'' (2009), by Joe Schreiber (1 BBY) (A)

Rebellion era

This era contains stories taking place within five years after the events of '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.

''Death Star''

* ''

Death Star The Death Star is a fictional space station and superweapon featured in the '' Star Wars'' space-opera franchise. Constructed by the autocratic Galactic Empire, the Death Star is capable of annihilating entire planets into rubble, and serves t ...

'' (2007), by

(1 BBY – 0 BBY)

''Shadow Games''

* ''Shadow Games'' (2011), by

and

Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (born 1954) is an American sci-fi and fantasy author. Personal life Bohnhoff, mother of three, has been married since 1981 to Jeff Bohnhoff. The couple and their children are members of the Baháʼí Faith. She began her ...

(1 BBY – 0 BBY)

''Episode IV: A New Hope''

''Rebel Force'' by Alex Wheeler (0 – 1 ABY)

* ''0 ABY'' ** ''Target'' (2008) (Y) ** ''Hostage'' (2008) (Y) ** ''Renegade'' (2009) (Y) * ''0.5 ABY'' ** ''Firefight'' (2009) (Y) ** ''Trapped'' (2010) (Y) * ''Uprising'' (2010) (1 ABY) (Y)

''Scoundrels''

* ''Winner Lose All—A Lando Calrissian Tale'' (2012), by Timothy Zahn (1-0 BBY) (E) * '' Scoundrels'' (2013), by Timothy Zahn (0 ABY) (A)

'' Galaxy of Fear'' by John Whitman (0.5 ABY) (Y)

* '' Eaten Alive'' (1997) * '' City of the Dead'' (1997) * '' Planet Plague'' (1997) * '' The Nightmare Machine'' (1997) * '' Ghost of the Jedi'' (1997) * '' Army of Terror'' (1997) * '' The Brain Spiders'' (1997) * '' The Swarm'' (1998) * '' Spore'' (1998) * '' The Doomsday Ship'' (1998) * ''

Clones Clone or Clones or Cloning or Cloned or The Clone may refer to: Places * Clones, County Fermanagh * Clones, County Monaghan, a town in Ireland Biology * Clone (B-cell), a lymphocyte clone, the massive presence of which may indicate a pathologi ...

'' (1998) * '' The Hunger'' (1998)

''Hand of Judgment'' (0.5 – 0.8 ABY)

* ''

Allegiance An allegiance is a duty of fidelity said to be owed, or freely committed, by the people, subjects or citizens to their state or sovereign. Etymology From Middle English ''ligeaunce'' (see medieval Latin ''ligeantia'', "a liegance"). The ''al ...

'' (2007), by Timothy Zahn (0.5 ABY) (A) * '' Choices of One'' (2011), by Timothy Zahn (0.8 ABY)

''Smuggler's Gambit'' (0 – 3 ABY)

* ''Smuggler's Gambit'' (2012), by

Kyle Newman Kyle Newman (born March 16, 1976) is an American filmmaker, actor and New York Times bestselling author. He is known for directing ''Fanboys'', a Star Wars-themed comedy, '' Barely Lethal'' starring Hailee Steinfeld and Samuel L. Jackson for ...

, F.J. DeSanto (A)

''Star Wars Galaxies''

* '' Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine'' (2003), by Voronica Whitney-Robinson & Haden Blackman (1 ABY) (Y)

''Splinter of the Mind's Eye''

* '' Splinter of the Mind's Eye'' (1978), by

(2 ABY) (A)

' (2 – 3 ABY) (A)

* ''Razor's Edge'' (2013), by

Martha Wells Martha Wells (born September 1, 1964) is an American writer of speculative fiction. She has published a number of fantasy novels, young adult novels, media tie-ins, short stories, and nonfiction essays on fantasy and science fiction subjects. He ...

(2 ABY) * ''Honor Among Thieves'' (2014), by

James S. A. Corey James S. A. Corey is the pen name used by collaborators Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, authors of the science fiction series ''The Expanse''. The first and last name are taken from Abraham's and Franck's middle names, respectively, and S. A. ar ...

(2–3 ABY)

''The Further Adventures''

''24-page read-along book with color illustrations accompanied by a 7-inch 33 1/3 record or cassette.'' * ''Droid World'' (1983), by Archie Goodwin (adapter) and Dick Foes (illustrator) (3 ABY) (Y) * ''Planet of the Hoojibs'' (1983), by

David Michelinie David Michelinie (; born May 6, 1948) is an American comic book writer best known for scripting Marvel Comics' '' The Amazing Spider-Man'' and '' Iron Man'' and the DC Comics feature Superman in ''Action Comics''. Among the characters he create ...

(adapter) and Greg Winters (illustrator) (3 ABY) (Y)

''Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell''

''Vinyl record only, no book.'' * ''Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell'' (1983), by Brian Daley (3 ABY) (Y)

''Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''

''Shadows of the Empire''

* '' Shadows of the Empire'' (1996), by

(3.5 ABY) (A)

''Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''

''24-page read-along book with color illustrations accompanied by a 7-inch 33 1/3 record or cassette.'' * ''The Ewoks Join the Fight'' (1983), by Bonnie Bogart (adapter) & Diane de Groat (illustrator) (4 ABY) (Y)

''Golden Books''

''24-page illustrated children's books by

Golden Books *Western Publishing (1907−2001) — , magazines, and {{C, Children's book publishers, children's books publisher, formerly based in Racine, Wisconsin Racine ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It is ...

'' * ''Journey to Mos Eisley'' (1998), by Jay Rudko (0 BBY) (Y) * ''The Hoth Adventure'' (1998), by Jay Rudko (3 ABY) (Y) * ''Escape from Jabba's Palace'' (1998), by Jay Rudko (4 ABY) (Y) In 2015, the original six ''Star Wars'' films were adapted as Little Golden Books. In 2017, ''A New Hope'' was also released as a Big Golden Book. Additionally, ''Solo: A Star Wars Story'' and the sequel trilogy were adapted. Many other original titles featuring scenes from throughout the saga have been released, including ''I Am a Padawan'' by

Ashley Eckstein Ashley Eckstein (; born September 22, 1981) is an American actress and fashion designer. She is the founder of the fashion label Her Universe. She is best known for voicing the role of Ahsoka Tano throughout the ''Star Wars'' franchise, beginni ...

. An upcoming release will adapt ''The Mandalorian''.

'' The Bounty Hunter Wars''

* '' The Mandalorian Armor'' (1998), by K.W. Jeter (0–4 ABY) (A) * ''

Slave Ship Slave ships were large cargo ships specially built or converted from the 17th to the 19th century for transporting slaves. Such ships were also known as "Guineamen" because the trade involved human trafficking to and from the Guinea coast ...

'' (1998), by K.W. Jeter (0–4 ABY) (A) * '' Hard Merchandise'' (1999), by K.W. Jeter (0–4 ABY) (A)

''The Truce at Bakura''

* '' The Truce at Bakura'' (1993), by

Kathy Tyers Kathy Tyers is an American science fiction author. Biography Kathy Tyers Gillin (née Moore) was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She obtained a degree in microbiology from Montana State University, where she met her first husband, Ma ...

(4 ABY) (A)

New Republic era

This era takes place from five to 25 years after '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.

' by William C. Dietz (0 – 5 ABY)

* ''Soldier for the Empire'' (1997) (0 ABY) (Y) (A) * ''5 ABY'' ** ''Rebel Agent'' (1998) (Y) (A) ** ''Jedi Knight'' (1998) (Y) (A)

'' Jedi Prince'' by
Paul Paul may refer to: Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name) Paul (surname), a list of people People Christianity *Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chri ...
& Hollace Davids (5 ABY)

* ''

The Glove of Darth Vader ''Jedi Prince'' is a series of science fiction young-reader novels set in the ''Star Wars'' universe, written by Paul and Hollace Davids. They were published by Bantam Skylark between 1992 and 1993. The series takes place about a year after '' ...

'' (1992) (Y) * '' The Lost City of the Jedi'' (1992) (Y) * '' Zorba the Hutt's Revenge'' (1992) (Y) * '' Mission from Mount Yoda'' (1993) (Y) * '' Queen of the Empire'' (1993) (Y) * '' Prophets of the Dark Side'' (1993) (Y)

''Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor''

* '' Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor'' (2008), by

(5.5 ABY) (A)

''
X-wing The X-wing starfighter is a name applied to a family of fictional spacecraft manufactured by the Incom Corporation from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Named for the distinctive shape made when its s-foils (wings) are in attack position, the X-win ...
''

# ''

Rogue Squadron Rogue Squadron is a fictional starfighter squadron in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Many surviving members of Red Squadron, the Rebel attack force that Luke Skywalker joins during the Battle of Yavin in ''Star Wars'' (1977). The squadron app ...

'' (1996), by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY) (A) # '' Wedge's Gamble'' (1996), by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY) (A) # ''

The Krytos Trap ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of '' Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron forme ...

'' (1996), by Michael Stackpole (7 ABY) (A) # ''

The Bacta War ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of '' Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron forme ...

'' (1997), by Michael Stackpole (7 ABY) (A) # ''

Wraith Squadron ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of ''Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron formed ...

'' (1998), by

Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably ''Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, severa ...

(7 ABY) (A) # '' Iron Fist'' (1998), by

(7.5 ABY) (A) # ''

Solo Command ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of ''Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron formed ...

'' (1999), by

(7.5 ABY) (A) # ''

Isard's Revenge ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of '' Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron forme ...

'' (1999), by Michael Stackpole (9 ABY) (A) # ''

Starfighters of Adumar ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of ''Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron formed ...

'' (1999), by

(12–13 ABY) (A) # '' Mercy Kill'' (2012), by

(13–44 ABY) (A)

''The Courtship of Princess Leia''

* '' The Courtship of Princess Leia'' (1994), by

Dave Wolverton John David Wolverton (May 28, 1957 – January 14, 2022), better known by his pen names Dave Wolverton and David Farland, was an American author, editor, and instructor of online writing workshops and groups. He wrote in several genres but was ...

(8 ABY) (A)

''A Forest Apart''

* ''

A Forest Apart ''A Forest Apart'' is a 2003 ''Star Wars'' ebook written by Troy Denning. The novel is set before '' Tatooine Ghost'' in the ''Star Wars'' expanded universe timeline. The novel is also available as part of the ''Tatooine Ghost'' paperback (). ...

'' (2003), by

Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fan ...

(8 ABY) (E)

''Tatooine Ghost''

* '' Tatooine Ghost'' (2003), by

(8 ABY) (A)

''Mixed up Droid''

* ''Mixed up Droid'' (1995), by

(8 ABY) (A)

'' The Thrawn Trilogy''

* '' Heir to the Empire'' (1991), by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Force Rising'' (1992), by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY) (A) * '' The Last Command'' (1993), by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY) (A)

'' The Dark Empire Trilogy''

* '' Dark Empire'' (1991–1992), by Tom Veitch (10 ABY) (A) * ''

Dark Empire II ''Dark Empire'' is a '' Star Wars'' comic book metaseries produced by Dark Horse Comics. It consists of a six-issue limited series written by Tom Veitch and drawn by Cam Kennedy, followed by a second six-issue limited series by Veitch and Kenn ...

'' (1994–1995), by Tom Veitch (10 ABY) (A) * '' Empire's End'' (1995), by Tom Veitch (11 ABY) (A)

'' Crimson Empire''

* '' Crimson Empire'' (1997), by Mike Richardson,

Randy Stradley Randy Stradley (born March 4, 1956) is an American comic book writer and editor, who spent 35 years in an executive position at Dark Horse Comics. He has written under pseudonyms Mick Harrison and Welles Hartley. Career Stradley began working ...

(11 ABY) (A)

''
The Jedi Academy Trilogy The ''Jedi Academy'' trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. All three books were written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994. The plot takes place around seven years after the event ...
''

* ''

Jedi Search The ''Jedi Academy'' trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. All three books were written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994. The plot takes place around seven years after the event ...

'' (1994), by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Apprentice'' (1994), by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY) (A) * '' Champions of the Force'' (1994), by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY) (A)

''I, Jedi''

* '' I, Jedi'' (1998), by Michael Stackpole (11 ABY) (A)

''The Callista Trilogy''

* '' Children of the Jedi'' (1995), by

Barbara Hambly Barbara Hambly (born August 28, 1951) is an American novelist and screenwriter within the genres of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and historical fiction. She is the author of the bestselling Benjamin January mystery series featuring a fre ...

(12–13 ABY) (A) * '' Darksaber'' (1995), by Kevin J. Anderson (12–13 ABY) (A) * '' Planet of Twilight'' (1997), by

(12–13 ABY) (A)

''The Crystal Star''

* '' The Crystal Star'' (1994), by

Vonda McIntyre Vonda Neel McIntyre () was an American science fiction writer and biologist. Early life and education Vonda N. McIntyre was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of H. Neel and Vonda B. Keith McIntyre, who were born in Poland, Ohio. She ...

(14 ABY) (A)

'' The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy''

* '' Before the Storm'' (1996), by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16 ABY) (A) * '' Shield of Lies'' (1997), by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16 ABY) (A) * '' Tyrant's Test'' (1998), by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16 ABY) (A)

''The New Rebellion''

* '' The New Rebellion'' (1996), by

Kristine Kathryn Rusch Kristine Kathryn Rusch (born June 4, 1960) is an American writer and editor. She writes under various pseudonyms in multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, and mainstream. Rusch won the Hugo Award for Best Nov ...

(17 ABY) (A)

''The Corellian Trilogy''

* '' Star Wars Legends: Ambush at Corellia'' (1995), by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY) (A) * ''Assault at Selonia'' (1995), by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY) (A) * ''Showdown at Centerpoint'' (1995), by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY) (A)

'' The Hand of Thrawn''

* '' Specter of the Past'' (1997), by Timothy Zahn (19 ABY) (A) * '' Vision of the Future'' (1998), by Timothy Zahn (19 ABY) (A)

''Scourge''

* ''Scourge'' (2012), by

Jeff Grubb Jeff Grubb (born August 27, 1957) is an author who writes novels, short stories, and comics and a computer and role-playing game designer in the fantasy genre. Grubb worked on the ''Dragonlance'' campaign setting under Tracy Hickman, and the ...

(19 ABY) (A)

''Survivor's Quest''

* '' Fool's Bargain'' (2004), by Timothy Zahn (22 ABY) (E) * '' Survivor's Quest'' (2004), by Timothy Zahn (22 ABY) (A)

''Junior Jedi Knights''

* ''The Golden Globe'' (1995), by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y) * ''Lyric's World'' (1996), by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y) * ''Promises'' (1996), by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y) * ''Anakin's Quest'' (1996), by

Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...

(22 ABY) (Y) * ''Vader's Fortress'' (1997), by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y) * ''Kenobi's Blade'' (1997), by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y)

'' Young Jedi Knights''

* '' Heirs of the Force'' (1995), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''

Shadow Academy ''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin c ...

'' (1995), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' The Lost Ones'' (1995), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Lightsabers'' (1996), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Darkest Knight'' (1996), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Jedi Under Siege'' (1996), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Shards of Alderaan'' (1997), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''

Diversity Alliance ''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin c ...

'' (1997), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Delusions of Grandeur'' (1997), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Jedi Bounty'' (1997), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' The Emperor's Plague'' (1997), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Return to Ord Mantell'' (1998), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Trouble on Cloud City'' (1998), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Crisis at Crystal Reef'' (1998), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Jedi Shadow'' ( Omnibus – ''Heirs of the Force'', ''Shadow Academy'' & ''The Lost Ones''), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Jedi Sunrise'' (Omnibus – ''Lightsabers'', ''Darkest Knight'', & ''Jedi Under Siege''), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Under the Black Sun'' (Omnibus – ''Return to Ord Mantell'', ''Trouble on Cloud City'', & ''Crisis at Crystal Reef''), by Kevin J. Anderson &

(23–24 ABY) (Y)

New Jedi Order era

This era takes place within 25 to 39 years after '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.

''A Practical Man''

* '' Boba Fett: A Practical Man'' (2006), by

(25 ABY) (E)

''
The New Jedi Order ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
''

* ''

Vector Prime ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...

'' (1999), by R.A. Salvatore (25 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Tide I: Onslaught'' (2000), by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Tide II: Ruin'' (2000), by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY) (A) * '' Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial'' (2000), by

(25 ABY) (A) * '' Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse'' (2000), by

(25 ABY) (A) * '' Balance Point'' (2000), by

(26 ABY) (A) * '' Recovery'' (2001), by

(26 ABY) (E) * '' Edge of Victory I: Conquest'' (2001), by Greg Keyes (26 ABY) (A) * '' Edge of Victory II: Rebirth'' (2001), by Greg Keyes (27 ABY) (A) * "Emissary of the Void" (2002), by Greg Keyes (26–27 ABY), serialized epic published in ''Star Wars Gamer'', issues 8–10, and ''Star Wars Insider'', issues 62–64 (A) * '' Star by Star'' (2001), by

(27 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Journey'' (2002), by Elaine Cunningham (27 ABY) (A) * '' Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream'' (2002), by

(27 ABY) (A) * '' Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand'' (2002), by

(27 ABY) (A) * ''

Traitor Treason is the crime of attacking a state authority to which one owes allegiance. This typically includes acts such as participating in a war against one's native country, attempting to overthrow its government, spying on its military, its diplo ...

'' (2002), by

(27 ABY) (A) * '' Destiny's Way'' (2002), by

Walter Jon Williams Walter Jon Williams (born October 28, 1953) is an American writer, primarily of science fiction. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name Jon Williams, in particular, ''Privateers and Gentlemen'' (1981–1984), a series of hi ...

(28 ABY) (A) * '' Ylesia'' (2002), by

(28 ABY) (E) * '' Force Heretic I: Remnant'' (2003), by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY) (A) * '' Force Heretic II: Refugee'' (2003), by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY) (A) * '' Force Heretic III: Reunion'' (2003), by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28–29 ABY) (A) * ''

The Final Prophecy ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...

'' (2003), by Greg Keyes (29 ABY) (A) * '' The Unifying Force'' (2003), by

(29 ABY) (A)

'' The Dark Nest trilogy''

* '' The Joiner King'' (2005), by

(35 ABY) (A) * ''

The Unseen Queen The ''Dark Nest'' trilogy is a trilogy of science-fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' Star Wars galaxy, galaxy 35–36 years after the Battle of Yavin depicted in the Star Wars (film), original ''Star Wars'' film. The series serves as a fol ...

'' (2005), by

(36 ABY) (A) * '' The Swarm War'' (2005), by

(36 ABY) (A)

Legacy era

This era takes place 40+ years after '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.

''
Legacy of the Force In law, a legacy is something held and transferred to someone as their inheritance, as by will and testament. Personal effects, family property, marriage property or collective property gained by will of real property. Legacy or legacies may refer ...
''

* ''

Betrayal Betrayal is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individuals, between organizations or between individuals and organizations. ...

'' (2006), by

(40 ABY) (A) * '' Bloodlines'' (2006), by

(40 ABY) (A) * ''

Tempest Tempest is a synonym for a storm. '' The Tempest'' is a play by William Shakespeare. Tempest or The Tempest may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Films * ''The Tempest'' (1908 film), a British silent film * ''The Tempest'' (1911 film), a ...

'' (2006), by

(40 ABY) (A) * '' Exile'' (2007), by

(40 ABY) (A) * '' Sacrifice'' (2007), by

(40 ABY) (A) * ''

Inferno Inferno may refer to: * Hell, an afterlife place of suffering * Conflagration, a large uncontrolled fire Film * ''L'Inferno'', a 1911 Italian film * Inferno (1953 film), ''Inferno'' (1953 film), a film noir by Roy Ward Baker * Inferno (1973 fi ...

'' (2007), by

(40 ABY) (A) * '' Fury'' (2007), by

(40 ABY) (A) * ''

Revelation In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or knowledge through communication with a deity or other supernatural entity or entities. Background Inspiration – such as that bestowed by God on the ...

'' (2008), by

(40 ABY) (A) * ''

Invincible Invincible may refer to: Film and television * ''Invincible'' (2001 drama film), a drama by Werner Herzog about Jewish cabaret during the rise of Nazism * ''Invincible'' (2001 TV film), a fantasy / martial arts TV movie starring Billy Zane ...

'' (2008), by

(41 ABY) (A)

''Crosscurrent''

* '' Crosscurrent'' (2010), by

Paul S. Kemp Paul S. Kemp is a fantasy author known for his ''Forgotten Realms'' and ''Star Wars'' novels. Education Kemp is a graduate of the University of Michigan–Dearborn. Kemp is a 2000 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Law.Kemp mention ...

(41 ABY) (A) * ''Riptide'' (2011), by

(41 ABY) (A)

''Millennium Falcon''

* ''

Millennium Falcon The ''Millennium Falcon'' is a fictional starship in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Designed by Joe Johnston for the movie ''Star Wars'' (1977), it has subsequently appeared in ''The Star Wars Holiday Special'' (1978), ''The Empire Strikes Back' ...

'' (2008), by

(60 BBY, 19 BBY, 10 BBY, 5 BBY, 43 ABY) (A)

''Fate of the Jedi''

* ''Outcast'' (2009), by

(43.5 ABY) (A) * ''Omen'' (2009), by Christie Golden (43.5 ABY) (A) * ''Abyss'' (2009), by

(43.5 ABY) (A) * ''Backlash'' (2010), by Aaron Allston (44 ABY) (A) * ''Allies'' (2010), by Christie Golden (44 ABY) (A) * ''Vortex'' (2010), by Troy Denning (44 ABY) (A) * ''Conviction'' (2011), by Aaron Allston (44.5 ABY) (A) * ''Ascension'' (2011), by Christie Golden (44.5 ABY) (A) * ''Apocalypse'' (2012), by Troy Denning (44.5 ABY) (A)

''Crucible''

* ''

Crucible A crucible is a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures. While crucibles were historically usually made from clay, they can be made from any material that withstands te ...

'' (2013), by

(45 ABY) (A)

Short story anthologies

These books contain short Star Wars stories from several notable science-fiction authors with stories that span different timelines. * '' Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina'' (1995), edited by Kevin J. Anderson (0–3 ABY) (E) * '' Tales from Jabba's Palace'' (1995), edited by Kevin J. Anderson (4 ABY) * ''

Tales of the Bounty Hunters ''Tales of the Bounty Hunters'' (1996) is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional ''Star Wars'' universe. It presents the background stories about each bounty hunter that was seen aboard Darth Vader's Star Destroyer in the film ''The ...

'' (1996), edited by Kevin J. Anderson (3 ABY) * '' Tales from the Empire'' (1997), edited by Peter Schweighofer (Various) (4 ABY) * '' Tales from the New Republic'' (1999), edited by Peter Schweighofer and Craig Carey (Various) (4 ABY) * '' Star Wars: Science Adventures'' (1999), authored by Jude Watson and K.D. Burkett. * ''

Crisis of Faith A crisis of faith is a deep and painful questioning, loss, or transformation of belief. Commonly, the term is used in reference to a crisis of religious faith, such as doubt about the existence or doubt about the goodness of God, but it can also b ...

'' (2011), authored by Timthy Zahn.

Other

Non-canon stories that are not part of the ''Star Wars Legends'' branding.

Notes

References

{{Portalbar, Speculative fiction, Film Books * Star Wars Book series introduced in 1976 Star Wars Novels based on films

Film and television adaptations

William Shakespeare's Star Wars

Disney canon stories (2014–present)

Short stories

''Star Wars Insider'' (2014–present)

''The Rise of the Empire'' (October 2015)

"The Perfect Weapon"

''Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens''

''From a Certain Point of View'' (October 2017)

''Canto Bight'' (December 2017)

Stories of Jedi and Sith (June 2022)

Children's books

Original ''Star Wars Legends'' stories

Before the Republic era

Old Galactic Republic era

Rise of the Empire era

''Episode II: Attack of the Clones''

'' The Clone Wars''

''Clone Wars: Gambit'' by Karen Miller (21 BBY)

'' Republic Commando''

=''Imperial Commando''

Clone Wars

''Episode III: Revenge of the Sith''

'' Coruscant Nights'' (18.8 – 17 BBY)

'' The Last of the Jedi'' by Jude Watson (18 BBY)

''A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker'' (15 BBY – 4 ABY)

'' The Han Solo Trilogy''

'' The Adventures of Lando Calrissian''

'' The Force Unleashed'' (3 – 1 BBY)

''The Han Solo Adventures ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the origi ... (2 BBY)''

''Death Troopers''

Rebellion era

''Death Star''

''Shadow Games''

''Episode IV: A New Hope''

''Rebel Force'' by Alex Wheeler (0 – 1 ABY)

''Scoundrels''

'' Galaxy of Fear'' by John Whitman (0.5 ABY) (Y)

''Hand of Judgment'' (0.5 – 0.8 ABY)

''Smuggler's Gambit'' (0 – 3 ABY)

''Star Wars Galaxies''

''Splinter of the Mind's Eye''

' (2 – 3 ABY) (A)

''The Further Adventures''

''Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell''

''Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''

''Shadows of the Empire''

''Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''

''Golden Books''

'' The Bounty Hunter Wars''

''The Truce at Bakura''

New Republic era

' by William C. Dietz (0 – 5 ABY)

'' Jedi Prince'' by Paul Paul may refer to: *Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name) * Paul (surname), a list of people People Christianity *Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chri ... & Hollace Davids (5 ABY)

''Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor''

''X-wing The X-wing starfighter is a name applied to a family of fictional spacecraft manufactured by the Incom Corporation from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Named for the distinctive shape made when its s-foils (wings) are in attack position, the X-win ...''

''The Courtship of Princess Leia''

''A Forest Apart''

''Tatooine Ghost''

''Mixed up Droid''

'' The Thrawn Trilogy''

'' The Dark Empire Trilogy''

'' Crimson Empire''

''The Jedi Academy Trilogy The ''Jedi Academy'' trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. All three books were written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994. The plot takes place around seven years after the event ...''

''I, Jedi''

''The Callista Trilogy''

''The Crystal Star''

'' The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy''

''The New Rebellion''

''The Corellian Trilogy''

'' The Hand of Thrawn''

''Scourge''

''Survivor's Quest''

''Junior Jedi Knights''

'' Young Jedi Knights''

New Jedi Order era

''A Practical Man''

''The New Jedi Order ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...''

'' The Dark Nest trilogy''

Legacy era

''
The Han Solo Adventures ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the origi ...
(2 BBY)''

'' Jedi Prince'' by
Paul Paul may refer to: Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name) Paul (surname), a list of people People Christianity *Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chri ...
& Hollace Davids (5 ABY)

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X-wing The X-wing starfighter is a name applied to a family of fictional spacecraft manufactured by the Incom Corporation from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Named for the distinctive shape made when its s-foils (wings) are in attack position, the X-win ...
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''
The Jedi Academy Trilogy The ''Jedi Academy'' trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. All three books were written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994. The plot takes place around seven years after the event ...
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''
The New Jedi Order ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
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Legacy of the Force In law, a legacy is something held and transferred to someone as their inheritance, as by will and testament. Personal effects, family property, marriage property or collective property gained by will of real property. Legacy or legacies may refer ...
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