List of Star Wars books
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This is a list of Star Wars books. All books listed are a part of the official Star Wars canon, unless stated otherwise. Beginning with release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Lucasfilm has divided their novels into different eras with symbols designating such.
Notes:
- (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.
This era contains stories taking place 25,000 to 1,000 years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
- Darth Bane: Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn (1020 BBY)
This era contains stories taking place within 1,000 years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
- Legacy of the Jedi by Jude Watson (88.5 BBY - 21.5 BBY) (Y)
- The Rising Force by Dave Wolverton (45 BBY) (Y)
- The Dark Rival by Jude Watson (45 BBY) (Y)
- The Hidden Past by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)
- The Mark of the Crown by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)
- The Defenders of the Dead by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)
- The Uncertain Path by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)
- The Captive Temple by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)
- The Day of Reckoning by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)
- The Fight for Truth by Jude Watson (43 BBY) (Y)
- The Shattered Peace by Jude Watson (43 BBY) (Y)
- The Deadly Hunter by Jude Watson (43 BBY) (Y)
- The Evil Experiment by Jude Watson (42 BBY) (Y)
- The Dangerous Rescue by Jude Watson (39 BBY) (Y)
- The Ties That Bind by Jude Watson (39 BBY) (Y)
- The Death of Hope by Jude Watson (39 BBY) (Y)
- The Call to Vengeance by Jude Watson (39 BBY) (Y)
- The Only Witness by Jude Watson (39 BBY) (Y)
- The Threat Within by Jude Watson (39 BBY) (Y)
- Special Edition #1: Deceptions by Jude Watson (41 BBY - 29 BBY) (Y)
- Special Edition #2: The Followers by Jude Watson (39 BBY - 29 BBY) (Y)
- Secrets of the Jedi by Jude Watson (39 BBY - 20 BBY)(Y)
- Darth Maul: Saboteur by James Luceno (33 BBY) (E)
- Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves (32.5 BBY)
- Cloak of Deception by James Luceno (32.5 BBY)
- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks (32 BBY)
- Rogue Planet by Greg Bear (29 BBY)
- Path to Truth by Jude Watson (28 BBY) (Y)
- The Way of the Apprentice by Jude Watson (27 BBY) (Y)
- The Trail of the Jedi by Jude Watson (27 BBY) (Y)
- The Dangerous Games by Jude Watson (27 BBY) (Y)
- The Master of Disguise by Jude Watson (27 BBY) (Y)
- The School of Fear by Jude Watson (26 BBY) (Y)
- The Shadow Trap by Jude Watson (25 BBY) (Y)
- The Moment of Truth by Jude Watson (25 BBY) (Y)
- The Changing of the Guard by Jude Watson (24 BBY) (Y)
- The False Peace by Jude Watson (24 BBY) (Y)
- The Final Showdown by Jude Watson (24 BBY) (Y)
- Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn (27 BBY)
- The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster (22.5 BBY)
- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by R.A. Salvatore (22 BBY)
- Shatterpoint by Matthew Stover (21.5 BBY)
- The Cestus Deception by Steven Barnes (21 BBY)
- The Hive by Steven Barnes (21 BBY) (E)
- Jedi Trial by David Sherman & Dan Cragg (19.5 BBY)
- Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart (19.5 BBY)
- Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno (19 BBY)
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover (19 BBY)
- Star Wars Republic Commando: Hard Contact by Karen Traviss (22 BBY)
- Star Wars Republic Commando: Triple Zero by Karen Traviss (21 BBY)
- Star Wars Republic Commando: True Colors by Karen Traviss (Release July 31, 2007)
- MedStar I: Battle Surgeons by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 BBY)
- MedStar II: Jedi Healer by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 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)
- Boba Fett: A New Threat by Elizabeth Hand (19.5 BBY) (Y)
- Boba Fett: Pursuit by Elizabeth Hand (19.5 BBY) (Y)
- Mist Encounter by Timothy Zahn (19 BBY) (Adventure Journal published in Outbound Flight paperback)
- Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno (19 BBY)
- Jedi Twilight by Michael Reaves (Release July 2008) (18-11 BBY)
- Chiaroscuro by Michael Reaves (Release September 2008) (18-11 BBY)
- Patterns of Force by Michael Reaves (Release November 2008) (18-11 BBY)
- Tales From the Empire edited by Peter Schweighofer (11 BBY-11 ABY)
- The Desperate Mission by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)
- Dark Warning by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)
- Underworld by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)
- Death on Naboo by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)
- A Tangled Web by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)
- Return of the Dark Side by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)
- Secret Weapon by Jude Watson (Release in April 2007) (18 BBY) (Y)
- Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in May 2007) (18 BBY) (Y)
- Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in August 2007) (18 BBY) (Y)
- Untitled Death Star Novel by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (Release September 25, 2007)
- The Paradise Snare by A.C. Crispin (10 BBY)
- The Hutt Gambit by A.C. Crispin (5-4 BBY)
- Rebel Dawn by A.C. Crispin (3-0 BBY)
- Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu by L. Neil Smith (5 BBY)
- Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon by L. Neil Smith (4 BBY)
- Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka by L. Neil Smith (3 BBY)
- Han Solo at Stars' End by Brian Daley (2 BBY)
- Han Solo's Revenge by Brian Daley (2 BBY)
- Han Solo and the Lost Legacy by Brian Daley (2 BBY)
- Tales From the New Republic edited by Peter Schweighofer (1 BBY-19 ABY)
This era contains stories taking place within 5 years after the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
- Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker by Alan Dean Foster writing as George Lucas (later reissued as Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) (Year 0)
- Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina edited by Kevin J. Anderson (0-3 ABY)
- Allegiance by Timothy Zahn (0-1 ABY)
- Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine by Voronica Whitney-Robinson & Haden Blackman (0-3 ABY)
- Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster (0-3 ABY)
Warning: Non-canon in Star Wars Universe.
- 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)
- Tales of the Bounty Hunters edited by Kevin J. Anderson (2-3 ABY)
- Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry (3.5 ABY)
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi by James Kahn (4 ABY)
- Tales From Jabba's Palace edited by Kevin J. Anderson (4 ABY)
- The Mandalorian Armor by K.W. Jeter (4 ABY)
- Slave Ship by K.W. Jeter (4 ABY)
- Hard Merchandise by K.W. Jeter (4 ABY)
- The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers (4 ABY)
- Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor by Matthew Stover (Release in February 2008)
This era takes place from 5 to 25 years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
Warning: Non-canon in Star Wars Universe.
- The Glove of Darth Vader by Paul & Hollace Davids
- The Lost City of the Jedi by Paul & Hollace Davids
- Zorba the Hutt's Revenge by Paul & Hollace Davids
- Mission from Mount Yoda by Paul & Hollace Davids
- Queen of the Empire by Paul & Hollace Davids
- Prophets of the Dark Side by Paul & Hollace Davids
- Rogue Squadron by Michael Stackpole (6.5-7.5 ABY)
- Wedge's Gamble by Michael Stackpole (6.5-7.5 ABY)
- The Krytos Trap by Michael Stackpole (6.5-7.5 ABY)
- The Bacta War by Michael Stackpole (6.5-7.5 ABY)
- Wraith Squadron by Aaron Allston (6.5-7.5 ABY)
- Iron Fist by Aaron Allston (6.5-7.5 ABY)
- Solo Command by Aaron Allston (6.5-7.5 ABY)
- Isard's Revenge by Michael Stackpole (9 ABY)
- Starfighters of Adumar by Aaron Allston (12-13 ABY)
- The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton (8 ABY)
- A Forest Apart by Troy Denning (8 ABY) (E)
- Tatooine Ghost by Troy Denning (8 ABY)
- Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY)
- Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY)
- The Last Command by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY)
- Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY)
- Dark Apprentice by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY)
- Champions of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY)
- I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole (11 ABY)
- Children of the Jedi by Barbara Hambly (12-13 ABY)
- Darksaber by Kevin J. Anderson (12-13 ABY)
- Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly (12-13 ABY)
- The Crystal Star by Vonda McIntyre (14 ABY)
- Before the Storm by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16-17 ABY)
- Shield of Lies by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16-17 ABY)
- Tyrant's Test by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16-17 ABY)
- The New Rebellion by Kristine Rusch (17 ABY)
- Ambush at Corellia by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY)
- Assault at Selonia by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY)
- Showdown at Centerpoint by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY)
- Specter of the Past by Timothy Zahn (19 ABY)
- Vision of the Future by Timothy Zahn (19 ABY)
- Survivor's Quest by Timothy Zahn (22 ABY)
- Fool's Bargain by Timothy Zahn (22 ABY) (E)
- The Golden Globe by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y)
- Lyric's World by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y)
- Promises by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y)
- Anakin's Quest by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y)
- Vader's Fortress by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y)
- Kenobi's Blade by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y)
- Heirs of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- The Shadow Academy by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- The Lost Ones by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Lightsabers by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Darkest Knight by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Jedi Under Siege by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Shards of Alderaan by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Diversity Alliance by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Delusions of Grandeur by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Jedi Bounty by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- The Emperor's Plague by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Return to Ord Mantell by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Trouble on Cloud City by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
- Crisis at Crystal Reef by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)
This era takes place within 25 to 36 years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
- A Practical Man by Karen Traviss (25 ABY) (E)
- 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 (26 ABY) (E)
- 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 (28 ABY) (E)
- Force Heretic: Remnant by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY)
- Force Heretic: Refugee by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY)
- Force Heretic: Reunion by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY)
- The Final Prophecy by Greg Keyes (28 ABY)
- The Unifying Force by James Luceno (29 ABY)
- The Joiner King by Troy Denning (35 ABY)
- The Unseen Queen by Troy Denning (36 ABY)
- The Swarm War by Troy Denning (36 ABY)
This era takes place 40+ years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
- Betrayal by Aaron Allston (40 ABY)
- Bloodlines by Karen Traviss (40 ABY)
- Tempest by Troy Denning (40 ABY)
- Exile by Aaron Allston (40 ABY)
- Sacrifice by Karen Traviss (Release on 5 June 2007) (40 ABY)
- Inferno by Troy Denning (Release on 4 September 2007)(41 ABY)
- Fury by Aaron Allston (Release on 6 November 2007) (42 ABY)
- Revelation by Karen Traviss (Release on 4 March 2008) (42 ABY)
- Untitled Hardcover by Troy Denning (Release on 3 June 2008) (42 ABY)
- 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)
- Escape from Dagu by William C. Dietz
- Untitled Old Republic era novel by Elizabeth Hand
- Untitled Darth Plagueis novel by James Luceno
- 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
- Episode I Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
- Attack of the Clones Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
- Episode III Visual Dictionary by James Luceno
- Star Wars The Complete Visual Dictionary by Bob Coleman
- 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 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
- Complete Locations
- The New Essential Chronology by Daniel Wallace
- The Comics Companion by Daniel Wallace
- Imperial Forces Technical Journal
- Rebel Forces Technical Journal
- A Galaxy Not So Far Away: Writers and Artists on Twenty-five Years of Star Wars by Glenn Kenny, editor.
- Jedi Dawn by Paul Cockburn (0 BBY)
- The Bounty Hunter by Paul Cockburn (2 ABY)
These books contian short Star Wars stories from several notable SciFi Authors. The stories span different timelines and have been inserted into the above timeline according to the time of the first short story within each respective book.
- Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina edited by Kevin J. Anderson (0-3 ABY)
- Tales of the Bounty Hunters edited by Kevin J. Anderson (2-3 ABY)
- Tales From Jabba's Palace edited by Kevin J. Anderson (4 ABY)
- Tales From the Empire edited by Peter Schweighofer (Various)
- Tales From the New Republic edited by Peter Schweighofer (Various)
This is a list of Star Wars authors. It covers those who have authored novels, short stories and the films themselves.
- Leigh Brackett
- Jonathan Hales
- Lawrence Kasdan
- George Lucas