List of Star Wars books

Template:Star Wars Portal This is a list of Star Wars books. All books listed are a part of the official Star Wars canon, unless stated otherwise. All books listed are fiction, with the exception of the reference books.

Notes:

• BBY and ABY are the standards of measurement for years in the Star Wars galaxy.
  • BBY stands for years before the Battle of Yavin, which occurred during Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
  • ABY stands for years after the Battle of Yavin.
• (E) stands for an ebook novella which is found only online or combined with other books.
• (Y) stands for young reader books which are usually shorter than normal Star Wars books.
• (SC) stands for a collection of short stories

Sith Era

Path of Destruction (1020 BBY)

• Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn (Release in October 2006)

Prequel Era

Legacy of the Jedi (88.5 BBY - 20 BBY)

• Legacy of the Jedi by Jude Watson (88.5 BBY - 21.5 BBY)(Y)
• Secrets of the Jedi by Jude Watson (40 BBY - 20 BBY)(Y)

Jedi Apprentice Series (44 BBY - 38 BBY)

• The Rising Force by Dave Wolverton (Y)
• The Dark Rival by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Hidden Past by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Mark of the Crown by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Defenders of the Dead by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Uncertain Path by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Captive Temple by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Day of Reckoning by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Fight for Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Shattered Peace by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Deadly Hunter by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Evil Experiment by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Dangerous Rescue by Jude Watson (Y)
• Special Edition #1: Deceptions by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Ties That Bind by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Death of Hope by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Call to Vengeance by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Only Witness by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Threat Within by Jude Watson (Y)
• Special Edition #2: The Followers by Jude Watson (Y)

Darth Maul (33 BBY - 32.5 BBY)

• Darth Maul: Saboteur by James Luceno (E) (33 BBY)
• Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves (32.5 BBY)

Cloak of Deception (32.5 BBY)

• Cloak of Deception by James Luceno

The Phantom Menace (32 BBY)

• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks

Rogue Planet (29 BBY)

• Rogue Planet by Greg Bear

Jedi Quest Series (28 BBY - 25 BBY)

• Path to Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Way of the Apprentice by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Trail of the Jedi by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Dangerous Games by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Master of Disguise by Jude Watson (Y)
• The School of Fear by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Shadow Trap by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Moment of Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Changing of the Guard by Jude Watson (Y)
• The False Peace by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Final Showdown by Jude Watson (Y)

Outbound Flight (27 BBY)

• Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn

The Clone Wars Series (22.5 BBY - 19.5 BBY)

• The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster (22.5 BBY)

Attack of the Clones (22 BBY)

• Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by R.A. Salvatore
• Star Wars Republic Commando: Hard Contact by Karen Traviss (22 BBY)
• Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive by Terry Bisson (22 BBY) (Y)
• Boba Fett: Crossfire by Terry Bisson (22 BBY) (Y)
• Boba Fett: Maze Of Deception by Elizabeth Hand (22 BBY) (Y)
• Boba Fett: Hunted by Elizabeth Hand (22 BBY) (Y)
• Shatterpoint by Matthew Stover (21.5 BBY)
• The Cestus Deception by Steven Barnes (21 BBY)
• The Hive by Steven Barnes (E) (21 BBY)
• Star Wars Republic Commando: Triple Zero by Karen Traviss(21 BBY)
• MedStar I: Battle Surgeons by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 BBY)
• MedStar II: Jedi Healer by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 BBY)
• Jedi Trial by David Sherman & Dan Cragg (19.5 BBY)
• Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart (19.5 BBY)
• Boba Fett: A New Threat by Elizabeth Hand(19.5 BBY) (Y)
• Boba Fett: Pursuit by Elizabeth Hand (19.5 BBY) (Y)
• Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno (19 BBY)

Revenge of the Sith (19 BBY)

• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover
• Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno (19 BBY)

Coruscant Nights (18 BBY)

• Jedi Twilight by Michael Reaves (Release 2008)
• Chiaroscuro by Michael Reaves (Release 2008)
• Patterns of Force by Michael Reaves (Release 2008)

Last of The Jedi (18 BBY - 10 BBY)

• The Desperate Mission by Jude Watson (Y)
• Dark Warning by Jude Watson (Y)
• Underworld by Jude Watson (Y)
• Death on Naboo by Jude Watson (Y)
• A Tangled Web by Jude Watson (Release in August 2006) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in August 2006) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in November 2006) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in February 2007) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in May 2007) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in August 2007) (Y)

Death Star Novel (18 BBY - 0 BBY)

• Untitled Death Star Novel by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (Release in Fall 2007)

The Han Solo Trilogy (10 BBY - 0 BBY)

• The Paradise Snare by A.C. Crispin
• The Hutt Gambit by A.C. Crispin
• Rebel Dawn by A.C. Crispin

The Adventures of Lando Calrissian (5 BBY - 2 BBY)

• Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu by L. Neil Smith
• Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon by L. Neil Smith
• Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka by L. Neil Smith

The Han Solo Adventures (5 BBY - 0 BBY)

• Han Solo at Stars' End by Brian Daley
• Han Solo's Revenge by Brian Daley
• Han Solo and the Lost Legacy by Brian Daley

Classic Era

A New Hope (0 BBY)

• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope by Alan Dean Foster (0 BBY)

Short story anthologies (0 BBY - 4 ABY)

• Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina edited by Kevin J. Anderson (0 BBY - 3 ABY) (SC)
• Tales of the Bounty Hunters edited by Kevin J. Anderson (3 ABY) (SC)
• Tales From Jabba's Palace edited by Kevin J. Anderson (4 ABY) (SC)
• Tales From the Empire edited by Peter Schweighofer (4 ABY) (SC)
• Tales From the New Republic edited by Peter Schweighofer (4 ABY) (SC)

Star Wars Galaxies (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

• Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine by Voronica Whitney-Robinson & Haden Blackman

Splinter of the Mind's Eye (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

• Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster

Allegiance

• Allegiance (Rumored Title) by Timothy Zahn (Release in February 2007)

The Empire Strikes Back (3 ABY)

• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut

Shadows of the Empire (3.5 ABY)

• Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry

Return of the Jedi (4 ABY)

• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi by James Kahn

The Bounty Hunter Wars (4 ABY)

• The Mandalorian Armor by K.W. Jeter
• Slave Ship by K.W. Jeter
• Hard Merchandise by K.W. Jeter

The Truce of Bakura (4 ABY)

• The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers

New Republic Era

X-wing series (6.5 ABY - 13 ABY)

• Rogue Squadron by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Wedge's Gamble by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• The Krytos Trap by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• The Bacta War by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Wraith Squadron by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Iron Fist by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Solo Command by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Isard's Revenge by Michael Stackpole (9 ABY)
• Starfighters of Adumar by Aaron Allston (12 ABY - 13 ABY)

The Courtship of Princess Leia (8 ABY)

• The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton
• A Forest Apart by Troy Denning (E)
• Tatooine Ghost by Troy Denning

The Thrawn Trilogy (9 ABY)

• Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn
• Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn
• The Last Command by Timothy Zahn

I, Jedi (11 ABY)

• I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole

The Jedi Academy Trilogy (11 ABY)

• Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson
• Dark Apprentice by Kevin J. Anderson
• Champions of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson

Callista Trilogy (12 ABY - 13 ABY)

• Children of the Jedi by Barbara Hambly
• Darksaber by Kevin J. Anderson
• Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly

The Crystal Star (14 ABY)

• The Crystal Star by Vonda McIntyre

The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy (16 ABY - 17 ABY)

• Before the Storm by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
• Shield of Lies by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
• Tyrant's Test by Michael P. Kube-McDowell

The New Rebellion (17 ABY)

• The New Rebellion by Kristine Rusch

The Corellian Trilogy (18 ABY)

• Ambush at Corellia by Roger MacBride Allen
• Assault at Selonia by Roger MacBride Allen
• Showdown at Centerpoint by Roger MacBride Allen

The Hand of Thrawn Duology (19 ABY)

• Specter of the Past by Timothy Zahn
• Vision of the Future by Timothy Zahn

Survivor's Quest (22 ABY)

• Fool's Bargain by Timothy Zahn (E)
• Survivor's Quest by Timothy Zahn

Junior Jedi Knights Series (22 ABY)

• The Golden Globe by Nancy Richardson (Y)
• Lyric's World by Nancy Richardson (Y)
• Promises by Nancy Richardson (Y)
• Anakin's Quest by Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Vader's Fortress by Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Kenobi's Blade by Rebecca Moesta (Y)

Young Jedi Knights Series (23 ABY - 24 ABY)

• Heirs of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• The Shadow Academy by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• The Lost Ones by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Lightsabers by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Darkest Knight by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Jedi Under Siege by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Shards of Alderaan by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Diversity Alliance by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Delusions of Grandeur by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Jedi Bounty by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• The Emperor's Plague by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Return to Ord Mantell by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Trouble on Cloud City by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Crisis at Crystal Reef by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)

The New Jedi Order Era

The New Jedi Order (25 ABY - 30 ABY)

• Vector Prime by R.A. Salvatore (25 ABY)
• Dark Tide I: Onslaught by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
• Dark Tide II: Ruin by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
• Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial by James Luceno (25 ABY)
• Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse by James Luceno (25 ABY)
• Balance Point by Kathy Tyers (26 ABY)
• Recovery by Troy Denning (E) (26 ABY)
• Edge of Victory: Conquest by Greg Keyes (26 ABY)
• Edge of Victory: Rebirth by Greg Keyes (27 ABY)
• Star by Star by Troy Denning (27 ABY)
• Dark Journey by Elaine Cunningham (27 ABY)
• Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream by Aaron Allston (27 ABY)
• Enemy Lines: Rebel Stand by Aaron Allston (27 ABY)
• Traitor by Matthew Stover (27 ABY)
• Destiny's Way by Walter Jon Williams (28 ABY)
• Ylesia by Walter Jon Williams (E) (28 ABY)
• Force Heretic: Remnant by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
• Force Heretic: Refugee by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
• Force Heretic: Reunion by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
• The Final Prophecy by Greg Keyes (30 ABY)
• The Unifying Force by James Luceno (30 ABY)

Dark Nest Trilogy (35 ABY - 36 ABY)

• The Joiner King by Troy Denning
• The Unseen Queen by Troy Denning
• The Swarm War by Troy Denning

Legacy of the Force Era

Legacy of the Force (37 ABY - ?? ABY)

• Betrayal by Aaron Allston (Release 2006-05-30)
• Bloodlines by Karen Traviss (Release in September 2006)
• Tempest by Troy Denning (Release in December 2006)
• Exile by Aaron Allston (Release in 2007)
• Sacrifice by Karen Traviss (Release in 2007)
• Untitled Paperback by Troy Denning (Release in 2007)
• Untitled Paperback by Aaron Allston (Release in 2007)
• Untitled Paperback by Karen Traviss (Release in 2008)
• Untitled Hardcover by Troy Denning (Release in 2008)

Non- Canon Books

This is a list of books that are not officially part of the Star Wars timeline due to continuity problems.

Galaxy of Fear (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

• Eaten Alive by John Whitman (Y)
• City of the Dead by John Whitman (Y)
• Planet Plague by John Whitman (Y)
• The Nightmare Machine by John Whitman (Y)
• Ghost of the Jedi by John Whitman (Y)
• Army of Terror by John Whitman (Y)
• The Brain Spiders by John Whitman(Y)
• The Swarm by John Whitman (Y)
• Spore by John Whitman (Y)
• The Doomsday Ship by John Whitman (Y)
• Clones by John Whitman (Y)
• The Hunger by John Whitman (Y)

Jedi Prince (5 ABY)

• The Glove of Darth Vader by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• The Lost City of the Jedi by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• Zorba the Hutt's Revenge by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• Mission from Mount Yoda by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• Queen of the Empire by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• Prophets of the Dark Side by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)

Other

• Star Warped by (Unknown)

Cancelled Books

Cancelled New Jedi Order

• Dark Tide: Siege by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
• Knightfall I: Jedi Storm by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)
• Knightfall II: Jedi Blood by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)
• Knightfall III: Jedi Fire by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)

Other Cancelled books

• Escape from Dagu by William C. Dietz
• Untitled Old Republic era novel by Elizabeth Hand

Reference Books

A Guide to the Star Wars Universe

• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe compiled by Raymond L. Velasco
• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 2nd Edition compiled by Bill Slavicsek
• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 3rd Edition compiled by Bill Slavicsek

Visual Dictionary

• Episode I Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
• Episode III Visual Dictionary

The Incredible Cross-Sections

• Episode I: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by David West Reynolds
• Episode II: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by Curtis Saxton
• Episode III: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by Curtis Saxton

Inside the Worlds

• Inside the Worlds of Star Wars: Episode I by Kristen Lund Meyer
• Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Attack of the Clones by Simon Beecroft
• Inside the Worlds of Revenge of the Sith

Essential Chronology

• The New Essential Chronology by Daniel Wallace
• The Comics Companion by Daniel Wallace

Technical Journal

• Imperial Forces Technical Journal
• Rebel Forces Technical Journal

Star Wars Encyclopedia

• Star Wars Encyclopedia by Stephen J. Sansweet

Roleplaying Gamebooks

The Lost Jedi (0 BBY - 2 ABY)

• Jedi Dawn by Paul Cockburn (0 BBY)
• The Bounty Hunter by Paul Cockburn (2 ABY)

Adventure Journals

19 BBY

• Mist Encounter by Timoth Zahn, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #7

11 BBY

• The Final Exit by Patricia A. Jackson, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #4

6 BBY

• Turning Point by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #5

4 BBY

• Passages by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #7
• The Last Hand by Paul Danner, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #13

3 BBY

• Do No Harm by Eric Endom, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #10

2 BBY

• When Dominos Fall by Patricia A. Jackson, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #3
• Tinian on Trial by Kathy Tyers, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #10
• No Disentegrations, Please (main story) by Paul Danner, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #14
• The Adventures of Dannen Lifehold: Breaking Free by Dace Marron, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #1

1 BBY

• Bungo n' Rusti Get Carry-Out by Jim Anderson, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #11
• The Adventures of Dannen Lifehold: Changing the Odds by David Marron, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #3
• Ringers by Lauie Burns, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #6

0 BBY

• Spare Parts by Pablo Hidalgo, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #11
• Chessa's Doom by Peter Scheighofer, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #1
• Big Quince by Peter Scheighofer, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #2
• Explosive Developments by Peter Scheighofer, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #3
• Droid Trouble by Chuck Sperati, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #3
• A Certain Point of View by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #8
• To Fight Another Day by Kathy Tyers, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #6
• Only Droids Serve the Maker by Kathy Tyers, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #10

1 ABY

• Combat Moon by John Whitman, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #9

2 ABY

• Side Trip part 1 by Timothy Zahn, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #12
• Side Trip part 2 by Michael A. Stackpole, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #12
• Side Trip part 3 by Michael A. Stackpole, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #13
• Side Trip part 4 by Timothy Zahn, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #13
• Crimson Bounty by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #14

3 ABY

• Command Decision by Timothy Zahn, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #11
• Out of the Cradle by Patricia A. Jackson, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #2
• Starter's Tale by Pter Schweighofer, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #4
• Wind Raiders of Taloraan by James L. Cambias, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #5
• The Breath of Gelgelar by Jean Rebe, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #14
• Escape from Balis-Baurgh by Paul Sudlow, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #1
• Death-Hunter by Tony Russo, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #9
• Slaying Dragons by Angela Phillips, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #9
• The Longest Fall by Patricia A. Jackson, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #11

5 ABY

• Black Curs Blues by Peter Schweighofer, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #8

6 ABY

• Missed Chance by Michael A. Stackpole, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #7

7 ABY

• Conflict of Interest by Laurie Burns, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #13
• The Kaal Connection by Peter Schweighofer, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #4
• A Glimar of Hope by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #1
• One of a Kind by Paul Danner, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #15
• Vengeance Strike by Peter Schweighofer, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #5
• First Contact by Timothy Zahn, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #1

8 BBY

• Whispers in the Dark by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #2
• Mission to Zila by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #3
• Shadows of Darkness by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #4
• Rendezvous with Destiny by Charlene Newcomb, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #6
• Relic by Greg Keyes, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #7
• Retreat from Coruscant by Laurie Burns, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #7
• Uhl Eharl Khoehng by Patricia A. Jackson, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #8

11 ABY

• Betrayal by Knight by Charlene Newcomb & Patricia A. Jackson, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #12
• Firestorm by Kevin J. Anderson, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #15
• Blaze of Glory by Tony Russo, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #8

13 ABY

• Murder in Slushtime by Barbara Hambly, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #14

19 ABY

• No Disintegrations, Please (frame story) by Paul Danner, in Star Wars Adventure Journal #14

References

• Official Star Wars Site
• Official Clone Wars Timeline
• Official Star Wars books shop
• Official Star Wars Expanded Universe Site