Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. With 40 years of movies, tv shows, comics, video games, novels and reference books, youd be hardpressed to ever run out of stories to read about the star wars universe, past and present. Jan 09, 2017 with dozens of star wars legends books to choose from, which ones are the best to read. The clone wars project a definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Top 10 jedi that survived order 66 results star wars top tens duration. 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. There have been thousands of stories told in short stories, comics, and novels. Republic commando series is good, can be a bit mary sue at times but still enjoyable. Heres my ranking of 31 individual books and multi book series in the star wars universe, minus the movie novelizations 31. The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these great legends expanded universe graphic novels. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books.
The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book blog. Oct 10, 2019 if you love star wars or want to learn more about the universe, these are my picks for the best star wars books, including both canon and legends options. Im starting to get more into the star wars books, but i dont want to waste my time with any bad star wars books. Mar 23, 2019 while most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon.
Dec 21, 2016 few star wars books have managed the emotional depth of lost stars or made us sympathize so much with supposed bad guys. Also there are so many great books, no list or ranking could. This wiki has been updated 9 times since it was first published in february of 2018. While there are many differing opinions to them, this is adam the swqs list for the 5 best legends books. It was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to what happens in comic book series. Oct 02, 2015 disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Whether youre a new star wars fan, or youre deep in the fandom, find some fantastically epic star wars books among these mustreads.
May 06, 2014 between may the fourth and the episode vii cast reveal, star wars mania is back in full swing, so now feels like the perfect time to rank our top 10 favorite star wars comics of all time. If you missed part 1, you can click here to go back and check out the list and get a little background into what a legends title is. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated noncanon as the star wars legends, with a new series of novels interwoven into the canon taking their place. If you havent gone through the thrawn trilogy heir to the empire, dark force rising, the last command, id start there as it has most of the popular characters of legends. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon.
Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Here are the 20 best adventures across both legends and the new canon. The ships appearances in various other star wars stories, from rebels to comic books to legends novels, have all depicted just how devastating the ship can be when confronting the worst that the. As a closeknit star wars book trilogy, thrawn is one of the best, full of action, political turmoil, and new characters, including lukes future wife. This isnt a comprehensive set of book recommendations, but it should serve as a good starting point. Even today, after ten feature films and several television series have created a more. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Heres my ranking of 31 individual books and multibook series in the star wars universe, minus the movie novelizations 31. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Some characters were reintroduced into canon with different back stories from their legends counterparts. Heading back to the legends era, if you werent the biggest fan of han solos origin. Feb 09, 2017 as a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse.
When disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the company decided to rebrand all the existing books to be referred to as star wars legends and these stories were not considered to be official. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here.
Honorable mention fate of the jedi series, truce at bakura, hand of thrawn dualogy. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Legend books seem really cool tho i only read the thrawn trilogy. The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these great legends. Here are the best star wars books and book series ever written for the series, both new and old. The star wars expanded universe has one of the richest sets of stories and lore of any franchise in the world. Mar 28, 2019 it was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to what happens in comic book series. Here are the top 10 novels and novel series in the expanded universe. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Star wars legends series found in space opera for decades, the legends novels have expanded the universe of star wars in novels as varied and vibrant as the planets and star systems that compose this epic saga. Last week we started the top 10 star wars legends novels and series, and this week we finish it up the remaining top 5 titles. Ask any star wars fan who the bestand most prolificwriter is for the series, and almost all will tell you its timothy zahn. As a closeknit star wars book trilogy, thrawn is one of the best, full of action, political turmoil, and new characters, including lukes future wife, mara jade, who first arrives as a villain. A look at 10 of the best noncanon stories october 26, 2015 cody stasiak 1 comment as most of you reading this already know, when disney acquired the rights to star wars, all of the previously released expanded universe content was discarded as not being official canon. Everything you need to know about star wars legends. Without a doubt, timothy zahns star wars masterpieces are the best things to come out the expanded universe and the closest any of the books come. The ultimate guide to star wars legends books youtini. Since the release of the original film in 1977, books have been an essential gateway into the star wars expanded universe. As a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Discover the best star wars series in best sellers. The old star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels created after the legends rebranding of the old expanded universe by disney. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books bounty hunters vs. Legends splinter of the minds eye by alan dean foster the first star wars novel gives us a hint of what might have been, had the movie not been a hit. For anybody interested in the new canon, lost stars is a must read. May 06, 2017 the star wars expanded universe is no more. Hand of thrawn duology 1997 grand admiral thrawn has been dead for a decade, and the new republic is on the verge of an official. There are plenty that are better than others, so were ranking the 10 best star wars canonical books. Taco bell finally has a flamin hot doritos locos taco on. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Fate of the jedi series by aaron allston, christie golden, and. With the star wars expanded universe settling into its new status as an alternate timeline called legends, fans bid goodbye to many of the jedi they knew and loved.
Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. The star wars expanded universe spanned 30 years before the disneylucasfilm buyout. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, and several more. May 04, 2018 a lot of great star wars things have come out of the disneylucasfilm merger.
This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where weve been in the long. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with.
While we endure the postthe rise of skywalker world, there is an entire galaxys worth of star wars novels out there to read. Check out your local library or used bookstore and track down some of the older legends books or jump on amazon and preorder the new the high republic series. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Before the new star wars movies came out, the star wars legends books were the fans best. But many fans consider the novels to represent the true essence of star wars, and for that reason, the force will always be with them. The essential readers companion by pablo hidalgo is a mustown. Not all star wars books were created equally, though. One of the best things about star wars is that the adventure doesnt end.
Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Jul 31, 2019 before we go too far, if youre into the books as much as the movies, star wars. This trilogy is the keystone of the entire expanded. With hundreds of stories for all ages, theres something for everyone.