How To Read the Star Wars Legends Books in Order

Are you ready to dive into the Star Wars Legends books? From Mara Jade to Jaina and Jacen Solo, Darth Revan to Darth Bane or the Yuuzhan Vong to Darth Caedus, Legends offer a rich history of compelling stories and epic characters. Since there are so many stories, getting started with the Star Wars Legends reading order can be overwhelming. Here are the two most common Star Wars Legends reading orders. Plus, we answer the most frequently asked questions about the Star Wars Legends book order.

How Do You Read Star Wars Legends In Order?

There are 270 novels and junior novels in the Star Wars Legends continuity. The two main ways to read Star Wars Legends are in chronological or publishing order.

The most common is chronological order, in which the stories occur in the Star Wars universe. Although less common, you can also read Legends in publishing order. This is the order that the books where published.

Why Read Legends in Chronological Order?

Most fans consider chronological the right way to read Star Wars Legends. The stories go in order of when they occur in the Star Wars universe, making it easy to follow. The main advantage is that it creates a linear story.

Why Read Legends in Publishing Order?

However, some fans prefer reading Legends in publishing order. Although this means jumping around the Star Wars timeline, the stories generally progress in a relatively easy-to-follow order.

Which Star Wars Legends Reading Order is the Best?

Unfortunately, neither method is perfect. Reading them in publishing order limits spoilers, but results in a fair amount of retcons. Reading Legends in chronological order creates spoilers and still introduces retcons.

Star Wars Legends Chronological Reading Order

Here is the chronological reading order for Legends. The list is broken up into specific eras within the Star Wars universe.

Before the Republic Era

There is only one novel in the Before the Republic era. Set nearly 26,000 years before Star Wars: A New Hope, it deals with the origins of the Force and the Jedi Order.

Year	Title	Author(s)	Released	Type
25,793 BBY	Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void	Tim Lebbon	2013-05-07	Novel

The Old Republic Era

Spanning from 4,000 to 1,000 BBY, it is a dark time for the Galactic Republic. The Jedi Order must face Mandalorians and Sith in an attempt to restore peace to the galaxy. Some sources call this era The Rise of the Sith. The Old Republic era of Star Wars Legends includes nine novels in the following reading order:

Year	Title	Author(s)	Released	Type
3954 BBY (Part 1) 3950 BBY (Part 2) 3900 BBY (Epilogue)	The Old Republic: Revan	Drew Karpyshyn	2011-11-15	Novel
3653 BBY	The Old Republic: Deceived	Paul S. Kemp	2011-03-22	Novel
3645 BBY	Red Harvest	Joe Schreiber	2010-12-28	Novel
3643 BBY	The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance	Sean Williams	2010-07-20	Novel
3640 BBY	The Old Republic: Annihilation	Drew Karpyshyn	2012-11-13	Novel
1032 BBY	Knight Errant	John Jackson Miller	2011-01-25	Novel
1003 – 1000 BBY	Darth Bane: Path of Destruction	Drew Karpyshyn	2006-09-26	Novel
1000 – 990 BBY	Darth Bane: Rule of Two	Drew Karpyshyn	2007-12-26	Novel
980 BBY	Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil	Drew Karpyshyn	2009-12-08	Novel

The Fall of the Republic Era

Under the rule of Chancellor Palpatine, the Republic is slowly replaced by his tyrannical Galactic Empire. It largely comprises stories connected to the Prequel Trilogy films, from approximately 90 BBY to 17 BBY. Some sources list this era as The Rise of the Galactic Empire, which includes 103 books in this reading order:

Year	Title	Author(s)	Released	Type
89 BBY (Part 1) 76 BBY (Part 2) 44 BBY (Part 3) 22 BBY (Part 4)	Legacy of the Jedi	Jude Watson	2003-08-01	Junior Novel
67 – 65 BBY (Part 1) 54 – 52 BBY (Part 2) 34 – 32 BBY (Part 3)	Darth Plagueis	James Luceno	2012-01-10	Novel
52 – 32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 9: Rescue in the Core	Ryder Windham	2000-05-01	Junior Novel
52 – 32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 10: Festival of Warriors	Ryder Windham	2000-06-01	Junior Novel
52 – 32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 11: Pirates from Beyond the Sea	Ryder Windham	2000-07-01	Junior Novel
52 – 32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 12: The Bongo Rally	Ryder Windham	2000-08-01	Junior Novel
51 – 21 BBY	The Wrath of Darth Maul	Ryder Windham	2012-01-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force	Dave Wolverton	1999-05-03	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Dark Rival	Jude Watson	1999-05-03	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Hidden Past	Jude Watson	1999-08-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Mark of the Crown	Jude Watson	1999-10-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Defenders of the Dead	Jude Watson	1999-12-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Uncertain Path	Jude Watson	2000-02-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Captive Temple	Jude Watson	2000-04-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Day of Reckoning	Jude Watson	2000-06-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Fight for Truth	Jude Watson	2000-08-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Shattered Peace	Jude Watson	2000-10-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY (Part 1) 29 BBY (Part 2)	Jedi Apprentice Special Edition: Deceptions	Jude Watson	2001-07-01	Junior Novel
44 BBY – 9 ABY	The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi	Ryder Windham	2008-08-27	Junior Novel
43 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Deadly Hunter	Jude Watson	2000-12-01	Junior Novel
43 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Evil Experiment	Jude Watson	2001-02-01	Junior Novel
43 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Dangerous Rescue	Jude Watson	2001-04-01	Junior Novel
41 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Ties That Bind	Jude Watson	2001-08-01	Junior Novel
41 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Death of Hope	Jude Watson	2001-10-01	Junior Novel
41 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Call to Vengeance	Jude Watson	2001-12-01	Junior Novel
40 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Only Witness	Jude Watson	2002-02-01	Junior Novel
40 BBY	Jedi Apprentice: The Threat Within	Jude Watson	2002-03-01	Junior Novel
39 BBY (Part 1) 29 BBY (Part 2)	Jedi Apprentice Special Edition: The Followers	Jude Watson	2002-04-01	Junior Novel
39 BBY (Part 1) 22 BBY (Part 2)	Secrets of the Jedi	Jude Watson	2005-03-01	Junior Novel
39 BBY – 4 ABY	The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader	Ryder Windham	2007-10-01	Junior Novel
33 BBY	Maul: Lockdown	Joe Schreiber	2014-01-28	Novel
32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 1: Search for the Lost Jedi	Ryder Windham	1999-09-01	Junior Novel
32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 2: The Bartokk Assassins	Ryder Windham	1999-10-01	Junior Novel
32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 3: The Fury of Darth Maul	Ryder Windham	1999-11-01	Junior Novel
32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 4: Jedi Emergency	Ryder Windham	1999-12-01	Junior Novel
32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 5: The Ghostling Children	Dave Wolverton	2000-01-01	Junior Novel
32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 6: The Hunt for Anakin Skywalker	Dave Wolverton	2000-02-01	Junior Novel
32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 7: Capture Arawynne	Dave Wolverton	2000-03-01	Junior Novel
32 BBY	Episode I Adventures 8: Trouble on Tatooine	Dave Wolverton	2000-04-01	Junior Novel
32 BBY	Cloak of Deception	James Luceno	2001-05-29	Novel
32 BBY	Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter	Michael Reaves	2001-01-30	Novel
32 BBY – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
29 BBY	Rogue Planet	Greg Bear	2000-05-02	Novel
28 BBY	Jedi Quest: Path to Truth	Jude Watson	2001-09	Junior Novel
27 BBY	Jedi Quest: The Way of the Apprentice	Jude Watson	2002-04-23	Junior Novel
27 BBY	Outbound Flight	Timothy Zahn	2006-01-31	Novel
27 BBY	Jedi Quest: The Trail of the Jedi	Jude Watson	2002-04-23	Junior Novel
27 BBY	Jedi Quest: The Dangerous Games	Jude Watson	2002-08-01	Junior Novel
25 BBY	Jedi Quest: The Master of Disguise	Jude Watson	2002-11-01	Junior Novel
25 BBY	Jedi Quest: The School of Fear	Jude Watson	2003-02-01	Junior Novel
25 BBY	Jedi Quest: The Shadow Trap	Jude Watson	2003-05-01	Junior Novel
25 BBY	Jedi Quest: The Moment of Truth	Jude Watson	2003-11-01	Junior Novel
24 BBY	Jedi Quest: The Changing of the Guard	Jude Watson	2004-03-01	Junior Novel
24 BBY	Jedi Quest: The False Peace	Jude Watson	2004-07-01	Junior Novel
23 BBY	Jedi Quest: The Final Showdown	Jude Watson	2004-11-01	Junior Novel
23 BBY	Star Wars Adventures 1: Hunt the Sun Runner	Ryder Windham	2002-10	Junior Novel
23 BBY	Star Wars Adventures 2: The Cavern of Screaming Skulls	Ryder Windham	2002-11	Junior Novel
23 BBY	Star Wars Adventures 3: The Hostage Princess	Ryder Windham	2002-12	Junior Novel
23 BBY	Star Wars Adventures 4: Jango Fett vs. the Razor Eaters	Ryder Windham	2003-01	Junior Novel
23 BBY	Star Wars Adventures 5: The Shape-Shifter Strikes	Ryder Windham	2003-02	Junior Novel
23 BBY	Star Wars Adventures 6: The Warlords of Balmorra	Ryder Windham	2003-03	Junior Novel
22 BBY	The Approaching Storm	Alan Dean Foster	2002-01-29	Novel
22 BBY – Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
22 BBY	Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive	Terry Bisson	2002-04-23	Junior Novel
22 BBY	Boba Fett: Crossfire	Terry Bisson	2002-11-01	Junior Novel
22 BBY	Boba Fett: Maze of Deception	Elizabeth Hand	2003-04	Junior Novel
22 BBY	Boba Fett: Hunted	Elizabeth Hand	2003-10-01	Junior Novel
22 BBY	Republic Commando: Hard Contact	Karen Traviss	2004-10-26	Novel
22 BBY	Shatterpoint	Matthew Stover	2003-06-03	Novel
22 BBY	Republic Commando: Triple Zero	Karen Traviss	2006-02-28	Novel
22 BBY	The Cestus Deception	Steven Barnes	2004-06-01	Novel
22 BBY	Jedi Trial	David Sherman & Dan Cragg	2004-10-26	Novel
22 BBY	The Clone Wars: Secret Missions 1: Breakout Squad	Ryder Windham	2009-09-03	Junior Novel
22 BBY	The Clone Wars: Secret Missions 2: Curse of the Black Hole Pirates	Ryder Windham	2010-07-22	Junior Novel
22 BBY	The Clone Wars: Secret Missions 3: Duel at Shattered Rock	Ryder Windham	2011-03-03	Junior Novel
22 BBY	The Clone Wars: Secret Missions 4: Guardians of the Chiss Key	Ryder Windham	2012-03-15	Junior Novel
22 BBY	The Clone Wars: Wild Space	Karen Miller	2008-12-09	Novel
22 BBY	The Clone Wars: No Prisoners	Karen Traviss	2009-05-19	Novel
21 BBY	Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth	Karen Miller	2010-02-23	Novel
21 BBY	Clone Wars Gambit: Siege	Karen Miller	2010-07-06	Novel
21 BBY	Republic Commando: True Colors	Karen Traviss	2007-10-30	Novel
20 BBY	MedStar I: Battle Surgeons	Michael Reaves & Steve Perry	2004-06-29	Novel
20 BBY	MedStar II: Jedi Healer	Michael Reaves	2004-09-28	Novel
19 BBY	Yoda: Dark Rendezvous	Sean Stewart	2004-11-23	Novel
19 BBY	Boba Fett: A New Threat	Elizabeth Hand	2004-04-01	Junior Novel
19 BBY	Boba Fett: Pursuit	Elizabeth Hand	2004-12	Junior Novel
19 BBY	Labyrinth of Evil	James Luceno	2005-01-25	Novel
19 BBY	Republic Commando: Order 66	Karen Traviss	2008-09-16	Novel
19 BBY – Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
19 BBY	Kenobi	John Jackson Miller	2013-08-27	Novel
19 BBY	Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader	James Luceno	2005-11-22	Novel
19 BBY	Imperial Commando: 501st	Karen Traviss	2009-10-27	Novel
19 BBY	Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight	Michael Reaves	2008-06-24	Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: The Desperate Mission	Jude Watson	2005-05-01	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: Dark Warning	Jude Watson	2005-09-01	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: Underworld	Jude Watson	2005-12-01	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: Death on Naboo	Jude Watson	2006-04-01	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: A Tangled Web	Jude Watson	2006-07	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: Return of the Dark Side	Jude Watson	2006-11-17	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: Secret Weapon	Jude Watson	2007-03	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: Against the Empire	Jude Watson	2007-10	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception	Jude Watson	2008-02-01	Junior Novel
18 BBY	The Last of the Jedi: Reckoning	Jude Watson	2008-05-07	Junior Novel
18 BBY	Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows	Michael Reaves	2008-08-26	Novel
18 BBY	Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force	Michael Reaves & Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff	2009-01-27	Novel
18 – 17 BBY	The Last Jedi	Michael Reaves & Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff	2013-02-26	Novel

The Galactic Civil War Era

Called the Galactic Empire era by some, it includes stories of the Rebel Alliance against the Galatic Empire. Set between 17 BBY and 5 ABY, other sources list this as the Galactic Empire era or the Rebellion era. This era includes 50 Legends books in the following order:

Year	Title	Author(s)	Released	Type
15 BBY – 4 ABY	A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker	Ryder Windham	2009-09-01	Junior Novel
10 BBY	The Han Solo Trilogy: The Paradise Snare	A. C. Crispin	1997-05-05	Novel
5 – 4 BBY	The Han Solo Trilogy: The Hutt Gambit	A. C. Crispin	1997-09	Novel
3 – 2 BBY	The Lando Calrissian Adventures: Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu	L. Neil Smith	1983-07-12	Novel
3 – 2 BBY	The Lando Calrissian Adventures: Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon	L. Neil Smith	1983-09-12	Novel
3 – 2 BBY	The Lando Calrissian Adventures: Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka	L. Neil Smith	1983-11-12	Novel
3 – 0 BBY	Death Star	Michael Reaves & Steve Perry	2007-10-16	Novel
c. 2 – 0 BBY	The Han Solo Trilogy: Rebel Dawn	A. C. Crispin	1998-03-09	Novel
2 – 1 BBY	The Han Solo Adventures: Han Solo at Stars’ End	Brian Daley	1979-04-12	Novel
2 – 1 BBY	The Han Solo Adventures: Han Solo’s Revenge	Brian Daley	1979-10-12	Novel
2 – 1 BBY	Adventures in Hyperspace: Fire Ring Race	Ryder Windham	2010-06-01	Junior Novel
2 – 1 BBY	Adventures in Hyperspace: Shinbone Showdown	Ryder Windham	2010-06-01	Junior Novel
2 – 1 BBY	The Han Solo Adventures: Han Solo and the Lost Legacy	Brian Daley	1980-08-12	Novel
1 BBY	Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire	William C. Dietz	1997-02-15	Novel
1 BBY	Death Troopers	Joe Schreiber	2009-10-13	Novel
0 BBY	Shadow Games	Michael Reaves & Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff	2011-11-29	Novel
0 BBY – Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
0 BBY	Journal: Captive to Evil	Jude Watson	1998-07	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Scoundrels	Timothy Zahn	2013-01-01	Novel
0 ABY	Rebel Force: Target	Alex Wheeler	2008-12-02	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Rebel Force: Hostage	Alex Wheeler	2009-01-01	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Rebel Force: Renegade	Alex Wheeler	2009-05-01	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Rebel Force: Firefight	Alex Wheeler	2009-09-01	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Rebel Force: Trapped	Alex Wheeler	2010-01-01	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Allegiance	Timothy Zahn	2007-01-30	Novel
0 ABY	Rebel Force: Uprising	Alex Wheeler	2010-05-01	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Star Wars Science Adventures: Emergency in Escape Pod Four	Jude Watson & K.D. Burkett	1999-02	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Star Wars Science Adventures: Journey Across Planet X	Jude Watson & K.D. Burkett	1999-02	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: Eaten Alive	John Whitman	1997-01-01	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: City of the Dead	John Whitman	1997-01-01	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: Planet Plague	John Whitman	1997-04-01	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: The Nightmare Machine	John Whitman	1997-05-12	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: Ghost of the Jedi	John Whitman	1997-07-07	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: Army of Terror	John Whitman	1997-09-08	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Choices of One	Timothy Zahn	2011-07-19	Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders	John Whitman	1997-11-10	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: The Swarm	John Whitman	1998-01-12	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: Spore	John Whitman	1998-03-09	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: The Doomsday Ship	John Whitman	1998-05-11	Junior Novel
0 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: Clones	John Whitman	1998-08	Junior Novel
1 ABY	Galaxy of Fear: The Hunger	John Whitman	1998-09-08	Junior Novel
1 ABY	Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine	Voronica Whitney-Robinson & W. Haden Blackman	2003-12-30	Novel
2 ABY	Splinter of the Mind’s Eye	Alan Dean Foster	1978-02-12	Novel
2 ABY	Razor’s Edge	Martha Wells	2013-08-30	Novel
2 – 3 ABY	Honor Among Thieves	James S. A. Corey	2014-03-04	Novel
3 BBY – Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
3 – 4 ABY	Shadows of the Empire	Steve Perry	1996-05	Novel
4 BBY – Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
4 ABY	Journal: Hero for Hire	Donna Tauscher	1998-07	Junior Novel
4 ABY	The Bounty Hunter Wars: The Mandalorian Armor	K. W. Jeter	1998-06	Novel
4 ABY	The Bounty Hunter Wars: Slave Ship	K. W. Jeter	1998-10	Novel
4 ABY	The Bounty Hunter Wars: Hard Merchandise	K. W. Jeter	1999-07-06	Novel
4 ABY	The Truce at Bakura	Kathy Tyers	1993-11-01	Novel

The New Republic Era

Set between 5 ABY and 24 ABY, these Star Wars stories deal with the New Republic following the fall of the Empire. They include threats from Imperial remnants, enemies throughout the galaxy, and even some from within the fledgling Republic.

Year	Title	Author(s)	Released	Type
5 ABY	Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor	Matthew Stover	2008-12-30	Novel
5 ABY	The Glove of Darth Vader	Paul Davids & Hollace Davids	1992-06-01	Junior Novel
5 ABY	The Lost City of the Jedi	Paul Davids & Hollace Davids	1992-06-01	Junior Novel
5 ABY	Zorba the Hutt’s Revenge	Paul Davids & Hollace Davids	1992-07-01	Junior Novel
5 ABY	Mission from Mount Yoda	Paul Davids & Hollace Davids	1993-01-01	Junior Novel
5 ABY	Queen of the Empire	Paul Davids & Hollace Davids	1993-03-01	Junior Novel
5 ABY	Prophets of the Dark Side	Paul Davids & Hollace Davids	1993-04-01	Junior Novel
5 ABY	Dark Forces: Rebel Agent	William C. Dietz	1998-03-11	Novel
5 ABY	Dark Forces: Jedi Knight	William C. Dietz	1998-10-14	Novel
6 – 7 ABY	X-Wing: Rogue Squadron	Michael A. Stackpole	1996-01-01	Novel
7 ABY	X-Wing: Wedge’s Gamble	Michael A. Stackpole	1996-05-02	Novel
7 ABY	X-Wing: The Krytos Trap	Michael A. Stackpole	1996-10-02	Novel
7 ABY	X-Wing: The Bacta War	Michael A. Stackpole	1997-02-06	Novel
7 ABY	X-Wing: Wraith Squadron	Aaron Allston	1998-02-02	Novel
7 ABY	X-Wing: Iron Fist	Aaron Allston	1998-07-06	Novel
7 – 8 ABY	X-Wing: Solo Command	Aaron Allston	1999-02-02	Novel
8 ABY	The Courtship of Princess Leia	Dave Wolverton	1994-05-01	Novel
8 ABY	Tatooine Ghost	Troy Denning	2003-03-04	Novel
9 ABY	The Thrawn Trilogy: Heir to the Empire	Timothy Zahn	1991-06	Novel
9 ABY	The Thrawn Trilogy: Dark Force Rising	Timothy Zahn	1992-06	Novel
9 ABY	The Thrawn Trilogy: The Last Command	Timothy Zahn	1993-05	Novel
9 ABY	X-Wing: Isard’s Revenge	Michael A. Stackpole	1999-04-13	Novel
11 ABY	The Jedi Academy Trilogy: Jedi Search	Kevin J. Anderson	1994-03-01	Novel
11 ABY	The Jedi Academy Trilogy: Dark Apprentice	Kevin J. Anderson	1994-07-01	Novel
11 ABY	The Jedi Academy Trilogy: Champions of the Force	Kevin J. Anderson	1994-09-01	Novel
11 ABY	I, Jedi	Michael A. Stackpole	1998-05-04	Novel
12 ABY	Children of the Jedi	Barbara Hambly	1995-04-01	Novel
12 ABY	Darksaber	Kevin J. Anderson	1995-11-01	Novel
13 ABY	X-Wing: Starfighters of Adumar	Aaron Allston	1999-08-03	Novel
13 ABY	Planet of Twilight	Barbara Hambly	1997-05	Novel
14 ABY	The Crystal Star	Vonda N. McIntyre	1994-12-01	Novel
16 – 17 ABY	Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Before the Storm	Michael P. Kube-McDowell	1996-03-01	Novel
16 – 17 ABY	Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Shield of Lies	Michael P. Kube-McDowell	1996-08-01	Novel
16 – 17 ABY	Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Tyrant’s Test	Michael P. Kube-McDowell	1996-12-01	Novel
17 ABY	The New Rebellion	Kristine Kathryn Rusch	1996-12	Novel
18 ABY	The Corellian Trilogy: Ambush at Corellia	Roger MacBride Allen	1995-02-02	Novel
18 ABY	The Corellian Trilogy: Assault at Selonia	Roger MacBride Allen	1995-07	Novel
18 ABY	The Corellian Trilogy: Showdown at Centerpoint	Roger MacBride Allen	1995-10	Novel
19 ABY	The Hand of Thrawn Duology: Specter of the Past	Timothy Zahn	1997-11-03	Novel
19 ABY	The Hand of Thrawn Duology: Vision of the Future	Timothy Zahn	1998-09-01	Novel
19 ABY	Scourge	Jeff Grubb	2012-04-24	Novel
22 ABY	Junior Jedi Knights: The Golden Globe	Nancy Richardson	1995-10-01	Junior Novel
22 ABY	Junior Jedi Knights: Lyric’s World	Nancy Richardson	1996-01-01	Junior Novel
22 ABY	Junior Jedi Knights: Promises	Nancy Richardson	1996-04-01	Junior Novel
22 ABY	Junior Jedi Knights: Anakin’s Quest	Rebecca Moesta	1997-05-01	Junior Novel
22 ABY	Junior Jedi Knights: Vader’s Fortress	Rebecca Moesta	1997-07-01	Junior Novel
22 ABY	Junior Jedi Knights: Kenobi’s Blade	Rebecca Moesta	1997-09-01	Junior Novel
22 ABY	Survivor’s Quest	Timothy Zahn	2004-02-03	Novel
23 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Heirs of the Force	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1995-06-01	Junior Novel
23 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Shadow Academy	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1995-09-01	Junior Novel
23 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: The Lost Ones	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1995-12-01	Junior Novel
23 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Lightsabers	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1996-03-01	Junior Novel
23 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1996-06-01	Junior Novel
23 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Under Siege	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1996-09-01	Junior Novel
23 – 24 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Shards of Alderaan	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1997-01-01	Junior Novel
24 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1997-04-01	Junior Novel
24 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Delusions of Grandeur	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1997-07-01	Junior Novel
24 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1997-10-01	Junior Novel
24 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: The Emperor’s Plague	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1998-01-01	Junior Novel
24 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Return to Ord Mantell	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1998-05-01	Junior Novel
24 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Trouble on Cloud City	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1998-08-01	Junior Novel
24 ABY	Young Jedi Knights: Crisis at Crystal Reef	Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta	1998-12-01	Junior Novel

The New Jedi Order Era

Luke Skywalker trains a new generation of Force-users to take on a new foe invading the galaxy. Set from 25 ABY to 36 ABY, it sees the new Jedi Order put to its ultimate test.

Year	Title	Author(s)	Released	Type
25 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime	R. A. Salvatore	1999-10-05	Novel
25 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught	Michael A. Stackpole	2000-02-01	Novel
25 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin	Michael A. Stackpole	2000-06-06	Novel
25 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero’s Trial	James Luceno	2000-08-01	Novel
25 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse	James Luceno	2000-10-03	Novel
26 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Balance Point	Kathy Tyers	2000-10-31	Novel
26 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest	Greg Keyes	2001-04-03	Novel
26 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory II: Rebirth	Greg Keyes	2001-07-31	Novel
27 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Star by Star	Troy Denning	2001-10-30	Novel
27 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey	Elaine Cunningham	2002-01-29	Novel
27 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream	Aaron Allston	2002-03-26	Novel
27 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand	Aaron Allston	2002-05-28	Novel
27 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Traitor	Matthew Stover	2002-07-30	Novel
28 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Destiny’s Way	Walter Jon Williams	2002-10-01	Novel
28 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant	Sean Williams & Shane Dix	2003-02-04	Novel
28 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee	Sean Williams & Shane Dix	2003-04-29	Novel
28 – 29 ABY	The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic III: Reunion	Sean Williams & Shane Dix	2003-07-01	Novel
29 ABY	The New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy	Greg Keyes	2003-09-30	Novel
29 ABY	The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force	James Luceno	2003-11-04	Novel
35 ABY	Dark Nest I: The Joiner King	Troy Denning	2005-07-26	Novel
36 ABY	Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen	Troy Denning	2005-09-27	Novel
36 ABY	Dark Nest III: The Swarm War	Troy Denning	2005-12-27	Novel

The Legacy Era

Set after 37 ABY, these Star Wars stories deal with the fates of the Original Trilogy characters and their descendants. While the novels are largely set between 40 and 45 ABY, comic book stories from their era continue until 140 ABY.

Year	Title	Author(s)	Released	Type
40 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Betrayal	Aaron Allston	2006-05-30	Novel
40 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines	Karen Traviss	2006-08-29	Novel
40 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Tempest	Troy Denning	2006-11-28	Novel
40 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Exile	Aaron Allston	2007-02-27	Novel
40 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice	Karen Traviss	2007-05-29	Novel
40 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Inferno	Troy Denning	2007-08-28	Novel
40 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Fury	Aaron Allston	2007-11-27	Novel
41 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Revelation	Karen Traviss	2008-02-26	Novel
41 ABY	Legacy of the Force: Invincible	Troy Denning	2008-05-13	Novel
41 ABY	Crosscurrent	Paul S. Kemp	2010-01-26	Novel
41 ABY	Riptide	Paul S. Kemp	2011-10-25	Novel
43 ABY	Millennium Falcon	James Luceno	2008-10-21	Novel
43 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Outcast	Aaron Allston	2009-03-24	Novel
43 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Omen	Christie Golden	2009-06-23	Novel
43 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Abyss	Troy Denning	2009-08-18	Novel
43 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Backlash	Aaron Allston	2010-03-09	Novel
44 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Allies	Christie Golden	2010-05-25	Novel
44 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Vortex	Troy Denning	2010-11-30	Novel
44 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Conviction	Aaron Allston	2011-05-24	Novel
44 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Ascension	Christie Golden	2011-08-09	Novel
44 ABY	Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse	Troy Denning	2011-11-16	Novel
44 ABY	X-Wing: Mercy Kill	Aaron Allston	2012-08-07	Novel
45 ABY	Crucible	Troy Denning	2013-07-09	Novel

Star Wars Legends Publishing Reading Order

Here is the publishing reading order for Star Wars Legends. The list is broken up into specific publishing eras within the Expanded Universe.

The Early Years (1976 – 1987)

The early years of Star Wars publishing mostly included movie novelizations, children’s books, and a few tie-in novels. Splinter of the Mind’s Eye was commissioned as a potential low-budget sequel. The Han Solo trilogy capitalized on the popularity of Harrison Ford’s character, while the Lando Calrissian trilogy served as a background to Billy Dee William’s character.

However, very little content was released after the 1986 Droids and Ewoks cartoons. Most fans considered the period between 1987 and 1991 the “dark times.” Despite being promoted as a nine-film saga, most believed that Star Wars was done.

• Novel: Splinter of the Mind’s Eye by Alan Dean Foster (1978-02-12)
• Novel: The Han Solo Adventures: Han Solo at Stars’ End by Brian Daley (1979-04-12)
• Novel: The Han Solo Adventures: Han Solo’s Revenge by Brian Daley (1979-10-12)
• Novel: The Han Solo Adventures: Han Solo and the Lost Legacy by Brian Daley (1980-08-12)
• Novel: The Lando Calrissian Adventures: Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu by L. Neil Smith (1983-07-12)
• Novel: The Lando Calrissian Adventures: Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon by L. Neil Smith (1983-09-12)
• Novel: The Lando Calrissian Adventures: Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka by L. Neil Smith (1983-11-12)

The Rebirth of Star Wars (1991 – 1999)

Star Wars was reborn, seemingly from nowhere, with the release of Timothy Zahn’s Heir to the Empire, the first in a new trilogy of Star Wars novels. This led to several trilogies, multi-book series, and stand-alone novels.

George Lucas always considered these books separate from his film universe. Still, he allowed authors to explore the characters and locations through the 1990s.

• Novel: The Thrawn Trilogy: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn (1991-06)
• Junior Novel: The Glove of Darth Vader by Paul Davids & Hollace Davids (1992-06-01)
• Junior Novel: The Lost City of the Jedi by Paul Davids & Hollace Davids (1992-06-01)
• Novel: The Thrawn Trilogy: Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn (1992-06)
• Junior Novel: Zorba the Hutt’s Revenge by Paul Davids & Hollace Davids (1992-07-01)
• Junior Novel: Mission from Mount Yoda by Paul Davids & Hollace Davids (1993-01-01)
• Junior Novel: Queen of the Empire by Paul Davids & Hollace Davids (1993-03-01)
• Junior Novel: Prophets of the Dark Side by Paul Davids & Hollace Davids (1993-04-01)
• Novel: The Thrawn Trilogy: The Last Command by Timothy Zahn (1993-05)
• Novel: The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers (1993-11-01)
• Novel: The Jedi Academy Trilogy: Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson (1994-03-01)
• Novel: The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton (1994-05-01)
• Novel: The Jedi Academy Trilogy: Dark Apprentice by Kevin J. Anderson (1994-07-01)
• Novel: The Jedi Academy Trilogy: Champions of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson (1994-09-01)
• Novel: The Crystal Star by Vonda N. McIntyre (1994-12-01)
• Novel: The Corellian Trilogy: Ambush at Corellia by Roger MacBride Allen (1995-02-02)
• Novel: Children of the Jedi by Barbara Hambly (1995-04-01)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Heirs of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1995-06-01)
• Novel: The Corellian Trilogy: Assault at Selonia by Roger MacBride Allen (1995-07)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Shadow Academy by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1995-09-01)
• Novel: The Corellian Trilogy: Showdown at Centerpoint by Roger MacBride Allen (1995-10)
• Junior Novel: Junior Jedi Knights: The Golden Globe by Nancy Richardson (1995-10-01)
• Novel: Darksaber by Kevin J. Anderson (1995-11-01)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: The Lost Ones by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1995-12-01)
• Novel: X-Wing: Rogue Squadron by Michael A. Stackpole (1996-01-01)
• Junior Novel: Junior Jedi Knights: Lyric’s World by Nancy Richardson (1996-01-01)
• Novel: Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Before the Storm by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (1996-03-01)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Lightsabers by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1996-03-01)
• Junior Novel: Junior Jedi Knights: Promises by Nancy Richardson (1996-04-01)
• Novel: Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry (1996-05)
• Novel: X-Wing: Wedge’s Gamble by Michael A. Stackpole (1996-05-02)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1996-06-01)
• Novel: Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Shield of Lies by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (1996-08-01)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Under Siege by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1996-09-01)
• Novel: X-Wing: The Krytos Trap by Michael A. Stackpole (1996-10-02)
• Novel: Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Tyrant’s Test by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (1996-12-01)
• Novel: The New Rebellion by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (1996-12)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: Eaten Alive by John Whitman (1997-01-01)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: City of the Dead by John Whitman (1997-01-01)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Shards of Alderaan by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1997-01-01)
• Novel: X-Wing: The Bacta War by Michael A. Stackpole (1997-02-06)
• Novel: Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire by William C. Dietz (1997-02-15)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: Planet Plague by John Whitman (1997-04-01)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1997-04-01)
• Novel: Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly (1997-05)
• Junior Novel: Junior Jedi Knights: Anakin’s Quest by Rebecca Moesta (1997-05-01)
• Novel: The Han Solo Trilogy: The Paradise Snare by A. C. Crispin (1997-05-05)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: The Nightmare Machine by John Whitman (1997-05-12)
• Junior Novel: Junior Jedi Knights: Vader’s Fortress by Rebecca Moesta (1997-07-01)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Delusions of Grandeur by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1997-07-01)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: Ghost of the Jedi by John Whitman (1997-07-07)
• Novel: The Han Solo Trilogy: The Hutt Gambit by A. C. Crispin (1997-09)
• Junior Novel: Junior Jedi Knights: Kenobi’s Blade by Rebecca Moesta (1997-09-01)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: Army of Terror by John Whitman (1997-09-08)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1997-10-01)
• Novel: The Hand of Thrawn Duology: Specter of the Past by Timothy Zahn (1997-11-03)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders by John Whitman (1997-11-10)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: The Emperor’s Plague by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1998-01-01)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: The Swarm by John Whitman (1998-01-12)
• Novel: X-Wing: Wraith Squadron by Aaron Allston (1998-02-02)
• Novel: The Han Solo Trilogy: Rebel Dawn by A. C. Crispin (1998-03-09)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: Spore by John Whitman (1998-03-09)
• Novel: Dark Forces: Rebel Agent by William C. Dietz (1998-03-11)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Return to Ord Mantell by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1998-05-01)
• Novel: I, Jedi by Michael A. Stackpole (1998-05-04)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: The Doomsday Ship by John Whitman (1998-05-11)
• Novel: The Mandalorian Armor by K. W. Jeter (1998-06)
• Junior Novel: Journal: Captive to Evil by Jude Watson (1998-07)
• Junior Novel: Journal: Hero for Hire by Donna Tauscher (1998-07)
• Novel: X-Wing: Iron Fist by Aaron Allston (1998-07-06)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: Clones by John Whitman (1998-08)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Trouble on Cloud City by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1998-08-01)
• Novel: The Hand of Thrawn Duology: Vision of the Future by Timothy Zahn (1998-09-01)
• Junior Novel: Galaxy of Fear: The Hunger by John Whitman (1998-09-08)
• Novel: Slave Ship by K. W. Jeter (1998-10)
• Novel: Dark Forces: Jedi Knight by William C. Dietz (1998-10-14)
• Junior Novel: Young Jedi Knights: Crisis at Crystal Reef by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (1998-12-01)
• Junior Novel: Star Wars Science Adventures: Emergency in Escape Pod Four by Jude Watson & K.D. Burkett (1999-02)
• Junior Novel: Star Wars Science Adventures: Journey Across Planet X by Jude Watson & K.D. Burkett (1999-02)
• Novel: X-Wing: Solo Command by Aaron Allston (1999-02-02)
• Novel: X-Wing: Isard’s Revenge by Michael A. Stackpole (1999-04-13)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force by Dave Wolverton (1999-05-03)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Dark Rival by Jude Watson (1999-05-03)
• Novel: Hard Merchandise by K. W. Jeter (1999-07-06)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Hidden Past by Jude Watson (1999-08-01)
• Novel: X-Wing: Starfighters of Adumar by Aaron Allston (1999-08-03)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 1: Search for the Lost Jedi by Ryder Windham (1999-09-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Mark of the Crown by Jude Watson (1999-10-01)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 2: The Bartokk Assassins by Ryder Windham (1999-10-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime by R. A. Salvatore (1999-10-05)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 3: The Fury of Darth Maul by Ryder Windham (1999-11-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Defenders of the Dead by Jude Watson (1999-12-01)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 4: Jedi Emergency by Ryder Windham (1999-12-01)

The Two Continuities (2000 – 2012)

With George Lucas working on the Prequel Trilogy, Lucasfilm began looking at the continuity of the Expanded Universe more closely. This led to the two continuities, one for the films and one for the Expanded Universe.

This was further altered to a tiered continuity system in 2008. There were several different levels of canon, with most Expanded Universe novels falling in the third tier: continuity canon (C-canon).

• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 5: The Ghostling Children by Dave Wolverton (2000-01-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Uncertain Path by Jude Watson (2000-02-01)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 6: The Hunt for Anakin Skywalker by Dave Wolverton (2000-02-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught by Michael A. Stackpole (2000-02-01)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 7: Capture Arawynne by Dave Wolverton (2000-03-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Captive Temple by Jude Watson (2000-04-01)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 8: Trouble on Tatooine by Dave Wolverton (2000-04-01)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 9: Rescue in the Core by Ryder Windham (2000-05-01)
• Novel: Rogue Planet by Greg Bear (2000-05-02)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Day of Reckoning by Jude Watson (2000-06-01)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 10: Festival of Warriors by Ryder Windham (2000-06-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin by Michael A. Stackpole (2000-06-06)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 11: Pirates from Beyond the Sea by Ryder Windham (2000-07-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Fight for Truth by Jude Watson (2000-08-01)
• Junior Novel: Episode I Adventures 12: The Bongo Rally by Ryder Windham (2000-08-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero’s Trial by James Luceno (2000-08-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Shattered Peace by Jude Watson (2000-10-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse by James Luceno (2000-10-03)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Balance Point by Kathy Tyers (2000-10-31)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Deadly Hunter by Jude Watson (2000-12-01)
• Novel: Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves (2001-01-30)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Evil Experiment by Jude Watson (2001-02-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Dangerous Rescue by Jude Watson (2001-04-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest by Greg Keyes (2001-04-03)
• Novel: Cloak of Deception by James Luceno (2001-05-29)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice Special Edition: Deceptions by Jude Watson (2001-07-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory II: Rebirth by Greg Keyes (2001-07-31)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Ties That Bind by Jude Watson (2001-08-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: Path to Truth by Jude Watson (2001-09)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Death of Hope by Jude Watson (2001-10-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Star by Star by Troy Denning (2001-10-30)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Call to Vengeance by Jude Watson (2001-12-01)
• Novel: The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster (2002-01-29)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey by Elaine Cunningham (2002-01-29)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Only Witness by Jude Watson (2002-02-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice: The Threat Within by Jude Watson (2002-03-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream by Aaron Allston (2002-03-26)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Apprentice Special Edition: The Followers by Jude Watson (2002-04-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The Way of the Apprentice by Jude Watson (2002-04-23)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The Trail of the Jedi by Jude Watson (2002-04-23)
• Junior Novel: Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive by Terry Bisson (2002-04-23)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand by Aaron Allston (2002-05-28)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Traitor by Matthew Stover (2002-07-30)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The Dangerous Games by Jude Watson (2002-08-01)
• Junior Novel: Star Wars Adventures 1: Hunt the Sun Runner by Ryder Windham (2002-10)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Destiny’s Way by Walter Jon Williams (2002-10-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The Master of Disguise by Jude Watson (2002-11-01)
• Junior Novel: Star Wars Adventures 2: The Cavern of Screaming Skulls by Ryder Windham (2002-11)
• Junior Novel: Boba Fett: Crossfire by Terry Bisson (2002-11-01)
• Junior Novel: Star Wars Adventures 3: The Hostage Princess by Ryder Windham (2002-12)
• Junior Novel: Star Wars Adventures 4: Jango Fett vs. the Razor Eaters by Ryder Windham (2003-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The School of Fear by Jude Watson (2003-02-01)
• Junior Novel: Star Wars Adventures 5: The Shape-Shifter Strikes by Ryder Windham (2003-02)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (2003-02-04)
• Junior Novel: Star Wars Adventures 6: The Warlords of Balmorra by Ryder Windham (2003-03)
• Novel: Tatooine Ghost by Troy Denning (2003-03-04)
• Junior Novel: Boba Fett: Maze of Deception by Elizabeth Hand (2003-04)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (2003-04-29)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The Shadow Trap by Jude Watson (2003-05-01)
• Novel: Shatterpoint by Matthew Stover (2003-06-03)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic III: Reunion by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (2003-07-01)
• Junior Novel: Legacy of the Jedi by Jude Watson (2003-08-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy by Greg Keyes (2003-09-30)
• Junior Novel: Boba Fett: Hunted by Elizabeth Hand (2003-10-01)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The Moment of Truth by Jude Watson (2003-11-01)
• Novel: The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force by James Luceno (2003-11-04)
• Novel: Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine by Voronica Whitney-Robinson & W. Haden Blackman (2003-12-30)
• Novel: Survivor’s Quest by Timothy Zahn (2004-02-03)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The Changing of the Guard by Jude Watson (2004-03-01)
• Junior Novel: Boba Fett: A New Threat by Elizabeth Hand (2004-04-01)
• Novel: The Cestus Deception by Steven Barnes (2004-06-01)
• Novel: MedStar I: Battle Surgeons by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (2004-06-29)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The False Peace by Jude Watson (2004-07-01)
• Novel: MedStar II: Jedi Healer by Michael Reaves (2004-09-28)
• Novel: Republic Commando: Hard Contact by Karen Traviss (2004-10-26)
• Novel: Jedi Trial by David Sherman & Dan Cragg (2004-10-26)
• Junior Novel: Jedi Quest: The Final Showdown by Jude Watson (2004-11-01)
• Novel: Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart (2004-11-23)
• Junior Novel: Boba Fett: Pursuit by Elizabeth Hand (2004-12)
• Novel: Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno (2005-01-25)
• Junior Novel: Secrets of the Jedi by Jude Watson (2005-03-01)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: The Desperate Mission by Jude Watson (2005-05-01)
• Novel: Dark Nest I: The Joiner King by Troy Denning (2005-07-26)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: Dark Warning by Jude Watson (2005-09-01)
• Novel: Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen by Troy Denning (2005-09-27)
• Novel: c: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno (2005-11-22)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: Underworld by Jude Watson (2005-12-01)
• Novel: Dark Nest III: The Swarm War by Troy Denning (2005-12-27)
• Novel: Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn (2006-01-31)
• Novel: Republic Commando: Triple Zero by Karen Traviss (2006-02-28)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: Death on Naboo by Jude Watson (2006-04-01)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Betrayal by Aaron Allston (2006-05-30)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: A Tangled Web by Jude Watson (2006-07)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines by Karen Traviss (2006-08-29)
• Novel: Darth Bane: Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn (2006-09-26)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: Return of the Dark Side by Jude Watson (2006-11-17)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Tempest by Troy Denning (2006-11-28)
• Novel: Allegiance by Timothy Zahn (2007-01-30)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Exile by Aaron Allston (2007-02-27)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: Secret Weapon by Jude Watson (2007-03)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice by Karen Traviss (2007-05-29)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Inferno by Troy Denning (2007-08-28)
• Junior Novel: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader by Ryder Windham (2007-10-01)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: Against the Empire by Jude Watson (2007-10)
• Novel: Death Star by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (2007-10-16)
• Novel: Republic Commando: True Colors by Karen Traviss (2007-10-30)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Fury by Aaron Allston (2007-11-27)
• Novel: Darth Bane: Rule of Two by Drew Karpyshyn (2007-12-26)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception by Jude Watson (2008-02-01)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Revelation by Karen Traviss (2008-02-26)
• Junior Novel: The Last of the Jedi: Reckoning by Jude Watson (2008-05-07)
• Novel: Legacy of the Force: Invincible by Troy Denning (2008-05-13)
• Novel: Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight by Michael Reaves (2008-06-24)
• Novel: Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows by Michael Reaves (2008-08-26)
• Junior Novel: The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi by Ryder Windham (2008-08-27)
• Novel: Republic Commando: Order 66 by Karen Traviss (2008-09-16)
• Novel: Millennium Falcon by James Luceno (2008-10-21)
• Junior Novel: Rebel Force: Target by Alex Wheeler (2008-12-02)
• Novel: The Clone Wars: Wild Space by Karen Miller (2008-12-09)
• Novel: Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor by Matthew Stover (2008-12-30)
• Junior Novel: Rebel Force: Hostage by Alex Wheeler (2009-01-01)
• Novel: Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force by Michael Reaves & Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (2009-01-27)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Outcast by Aaron Allston (2009-03-24)
• Junior Novel: Rebel Force: Renegade by Alex Wheeler (2009-05-01)
• Novel: The Clone Wars: No Prisoners by Karen Traviss (2009-05-19)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Omen by Christie Golden (2009-06-23)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Abyss by Troy Denning (2009-08-18)
• Junior Novel: A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker by Ryder Windham (2009-09-01)
• Junior Novel: Rebel Force: Firefight by Alex Wheeler (2009-09-01)
• Junior Novel: The Clone Wars: Secret Missions 1: Breakout Squad by Ryder Windham (2009-09-03)
• Novel: Death Troopers by Joe Schreiber (2009-10-13)
• Novel: Imperial Commando: 501st by Karen Traviss (2009-10-27)
• Novel: Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil by Drew Karpyshyn (2009-12-08)
• Junior Novel: Rebel Force: Trapped by Alex Wheeler (2010-01-01)
• Novel: Crosscurrent by Paul S. Kemp (2010-01-26)
• Novel: Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth by Karen Miller (2010-02-23)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Backlash by Aaron Allston (2010-03-09)
• Junior Novel: Rebel Force: Uprising by Alex Wheeler (2010-05-01)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Allies by Christie Golden (2010-05-25)
• Junior Novel: Adventures in Hyperspace: Fire Ring Race by Ryder Windham (2010-06-01)
• Junior Novel: Adventures in Hyperspace: Shinbone Showdown by Ryder Windham (2010-06-01)
• Novel: Clone Wars Gambit: Siege by Karen Miller (2010-07-06)
• Novel: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams (2010-07-20)
• Junior Novel: The Clone Wars: Secret Missions 2: Curse of the Black Hole Pirates by Ryder Windham (2010-07-22)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Vortex by Troy Denning (2010-11-30)
• Novel: Red Harvest by Joe Schreiber (2010-12-28)
• Novel: Knight Errant by John Jackson Miller (2011-01-25)
• Junior Novel: The Clone Wars: Secret Missions 3: Duel at Shattered Rock by Ryder Windham (2011-03-03)
• Novel: The Old Republic: Deceived by Paul S. Kemp (2011-03-22)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Conviction by Aaron Allston (2011-05-24)
• Novel: Choices of One by Timothy Zahn (2011-07-19)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Ascension by Christie Golden (2011-08-09)
• Novel: Riptide by Paul S. Kemp (2011-10-25)
• Novel: The Old Republic: Revan by Drew Karpyshyn (2011-11-15)
• Novel: Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse by Troy Denning (2011-11-16)
• Novel: Shadow Games by Michael Reaves & Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (2011-11-29)
• Junior Novel: The Wrath of Darth Maul by Ryder Windham (2012-01-01)
• Novel: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno (2012-01-10)
• Junior Novel: The Clone Wars: Secret Missions 4: Guardians of the Chiss Key by Ryder Windham (2012-03-15)
• Novel: Scourge by Jeff Grubb (2012-04-24)
• Novel: X-Wing: Mercy Kill by Aaron Allston (2012-08-07)
• Novel: The Old Republic: Annihilation by Drew Karpyshyn (2012-11-13)

The Final Years (2013 – 2014)

With Disney purchasing Lucasfilm in 2012, the final years of the Expanded Universe saw a slowdown in content. This was likely due to Disney preparing to reset the canon timeline and developing the Sequel Trilogy.

While conjecture, it’s possible the novels released during this period were already in development when Disney acquired Lucasfilm.

• Novel: Scoundrels by Timothy Zahn (2013-01-01)
• Novel: The Last Jedi by Michael Reaves & Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (2013-02-26)
• Novel: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void by Tim Lebbon (2013-05-07)
• Novel: Crucible by Troy Denning (2013-07-09)
• Novel: Kenobi by John Jackson Miller (2013-08-27)
• Novel: Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells (2013-08-30)
• Novel: Maul: Lockdown by Joe Schreiber (2014-01-28)
• Novel: Honor Among Thieves by James S. A. Corey (2014-03-04)

Frequently Asked Questions About the Star Wars Legends Reading Order

Is Star Wars Legends Canon?

No, Star Wars Legends are not canon. Since April 25, 2014, Star Wars Legends is the name for all of the Expanded Universe material. Prior to the canon reset, the Legends stories were considered continuity canon (C-canon). That meant they were canon as long as they did not contradict an official Star Wars story created by George Lucas.

Do I Need To Read All of Legends To Understand What Is Going On?

Strictly speaking, you do not need to read all of Legends to understand the Star Wars story. However, there are many good stories within Star Wars Legends. You can pick and choose which ones you want to read. That said, reading all of the stories within a specific trilogy or series is helpful. Skipping books within a series can be confusing.

Should You Read the Star Wars Legends Books in Order?

As with most things in Star Wars, it depends on your point of view. While you do not need to read every Star Wars Legends book in order, reading certain books out of order can be confusing. You can even spoil certain plot points. This is most common in trilogies or series. For example, Timothy Zahn’s classic Thrawn Trilogy or the Young Jedi Knight series. That said, Star Wars has always been episodic. So, if you do miss something, you can always catch up later.

Where Can I Find the Star Wars Legends Books?

The Star Wars Legends books are available new and used from most booksellers. However, you can also borrow them for free from most public libraries. Many library systems allow you to register for free from their website. You can use free apps like Libby or Hoopla to borrow digital copies quickly and easily.

What Is the Oldest Star Wars Legends Book?

The oldest Star Wars Legends book is Splinter of the Mind’s Eye. Written by Alan Dean Foster, it was published in 1978. The story was meant as a low-budget sequel in the event that Star Wars wasn’t successful. It set the tone for the early years of Star Wars publishing, with Brian Daley’s Han Solo books and L. Neil Smith’s Lando Calrissian books following similar formulas.

What Is the Best Star Wars Legends Book?

The best Star Wars Legends book is entirely subjective. Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn Trilogy, Drew Karpyshyn’s Darth Bane Trilogy, or James Luceno’s stand-alone novel Darth Plagueis frequently top fan-favorites lists. However, you may prefer one of the many other titles in the Legends continuity.