Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. The high republic has enlisted toptier, fanfavorite authors claudia gray, justina ireland, daniel jose older, cavan scott, and charles soule to craft this new era of star wars publishing. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics. Wan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. The high republic publishing campaign in 2020 new stories will explore the star wars galaxy set 200 years before the events of the phantom menace later this year, lucasfilm will launch an epic new era of star wars storytelling that will be explored through multiple voices in adult and young adult novels, childrens books, and. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars.
This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star. Apr 05, 2019 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. May 04, 2019 this is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. Feb 25, 2020 a new star wars story, but only in print. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. Any books, games and comics released before that time were marked legends, leaving the six star wars saga films and animated series star wars. The high republic is a new series of books and comics about the golden age of the jedi.
Your vital onestop source for everything star wars past, present and future. Since then, new star wars stories have entered the fray. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace to the last jedi. Once you can establish which piece of the star wars timeline puzzle you like best, ill give you some books that i have read andor are in my collection, that you should read in that particular. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. You would find yourself reading for a long, long time. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared noncanon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. Even a commemoration of the franchises 40th anniversary.
Where does star wars battlefront 2 fit in the timeline. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. But then the sequel trilogy came and ushered in a new golden age of star wars. 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. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. 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. 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. The star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The high republic, a golden age of the jedi set 200 years before the. Disney and lucasfilm have announced a new publishing initiative for the star wars franchise. This period on the star wars timeline will not overlap. After the end of star wars rebels, fans wondered what era would be explored in the next inevitable animated series from lucasfilm. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook. With the massive amount of canon media that has hit the star wars universe since 2014, we thought it would be expedient to provide our readers with a general timeline of the books, comics, and video games in relation to the films and tv series. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. 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. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content.
Dec 02, 2019 three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. 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. It gathers all events into one chronological continuity. Part two of the star wars timeline begins, appropriately enough, with the novel new dawn, introducing the characters that will come together aboard the ghost in star wars rebels. Making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Salvatore sheds new light on the legend of star warsand skillfully illuminates one of our most beloved sagas. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. The jedi doth return, quirk books, 2014, william shakespeares. Its sort of an underworld take on the star wars universes, but it never quite lives up to its potential. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. Dec 21, 2019 check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. May 04, 2017 its sort of an underworld take on the star wars universes, but it never quite lives up to its potential. The timeline moves in chronological order from early events to later events.
May 04, 2016 the star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house audio. Dec 17, 2019 in order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics, and games and detailed how they relate to. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. 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. What new star wars film is kevin feige developing, and which iconic star wars character will star in it. Celebrating the greatest space adventure saga of all time, star wars insider really gets the reader inside the worlds of star wars through exclusive interviews, behindthescenes exposes. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most important moments in. The high republic, a golden age of the jedi set 200 years before the first star wars movie. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
Yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy. The timeline now divides the entire star wars saga into three eras. Below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. Lords of the sith is a bit like a buddy road movie, except that the buddies are evil emperor palpatine and his equally nasty sidekick, darth vader. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The first book in a new trilogy set before thrawn traveled to the empire and became a.
I still wanted to read all the bookscanon and legends. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The first books and comics are set to debut at star wars celebration anaheim in august 2020 with star wars. The jedi path and book of sith deluxe box set star wars gifts, sith book, jedi. Now we have at least a fighting chance of explaining the entire star wars timeline in a coherent order. This 40th anniversary book has a very specific place in the timeline, even if its unclear how much anyone reading it should be worried about canon.
New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon.
Read more every new star wars movie coming until 2021 and beyond. In other words, you wouldnt have time to finish them all by the time the rise of skywalker hits theaters this december 19th. Aug 24, 2019 yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television. 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. The timeline now divides the entire star wars saga. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Click on small image for the cover image some text contain links or popup info. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. The clone wars project a definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. With it came original books telling the backstory of characters old and new. Star by star book 9 of new jedi order series dark journey. 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.
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