Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Jun, 2016 by book i am going to be refering to the original novels that are part of the new star wars canon as approved by the lucasfilm story group. Loved this book, good to have han and chewie back twilight company soft spot since it kind of saved this new canon for me. This is the first book of the new star wars canon i have read, and i am reading it as a part of the star wars new canon book club. Fact book aimed at young adults w mostly known material and some new statistical info.
Mar 27, 2015 a new, official star wars infographic reveals the updated canon and hints at battlefronts timeline. Completely different take on a typical star wars novel. Though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Another for me at least would be the dresden files. Was the 3rd book i read after the original aftermath and heir to the jedi and got super disillusioned with what disney was doing. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
The names of them are dark disciple, rouge one catylst, a new dawn, ahsoka, heir to the jedi, tarkin, lords of the sith, battlefront twighlight company, lost stars, blood line, life debt, and. Story group is just waiting for rebels to wrap up to give the green light. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. Marvel has announced a new ongoing star wars series about the legendary sith lord darth vader. That said, im still hoping for more books from that side of the universe grand admiral thraw. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force friday.
Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Books thrawn new canon star wars book by timothy zahn spring 2017. When a franchise is around for four decades, it can get impossibly unwieldy to try and grasp its lore and star wars canon is no exception. September 2014, a new dawn john jackson miller del rey books, 11 bby, yes. This will be the first canon book to introduce thrawn into the star wars universe. Princess diaries meg cabot on her new book, joining star. Jun 03, 2017 my star wars novel canon collection 100. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force.
Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. The star wars books that should have been made instead of the last jedi. Sometimes you just want something casual to read to unwind. What you need to know from the comics books before the new star wars movie. Like so much fan fiction, all those old star wars books just wont count anymore. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Books thrawn new canon star wars book by timothy zahn spring 2017 discussion in literature started by diego lucas, jul 16, 2016. But now you can buy a bunch of new star wars canon books that will. Zahn is best known for his star wars novels heir to the empire, dark force rising, the last command, specter of the past, vision of the future, survivors quest.
As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force friday ii may the books be with you on force friday ii. The best place, in my opinion, is to start where the author. Star wars novelist adds first lesbian character to canon. Here are your disneyapproved star wars canon books nerdvana. The story begins with the exile of the chriss warrior, mitthrawnuruodo thrawn, and follows his path to the empire alongside imperial cadet eli. Today during the star wars rebels panel, timothy zahn announced a new book entitled thrawn. Bantam spectra was hard at work on a number of other star wars books. The latter led to a good deal of controversy, when disney threw decades of expanded universe books out of the main canon. This is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. Still, it was a move that wasnt without its downsides, most prominently the decision. With a new saga trilogy, new standalone anthology movies, tv shows, comics, books, and video games all coming out in a rapidly expanding new canon, has there ever been a better time to be a star wars fan. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the.
This latest book is just as well written and is one of the most enjoyable reads in the new star wars canon. The star wars books that should have been made instead of the. Do you feel lost while trying to keep up with all of the star wars content. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. Caravan of courage, as it turns out, is an ewok movie star wars droids will also never be on this particular list for the same reason why star wars rebels will never be on this list get off the interwebs. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Jul 16, 2016 brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars.
Marvels star wars comic books, which are also canon, are notably. Thrawn has been a favourite star wars character of mine ever since i first read timothy zahns awesome trilogy back in the mid 90s. The new canon has changed the way i view the jedi and while they are no longer the perfect protectors about whom ben kenobi waxed poetic in the original trilogy, they are far more nuanced. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. The series will pick up the second revenge of the sith ends, with vader and palpatine on the bridge of a star destroyer. With this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on.
The new darth vader run from marvel comics is everything you want one of the more positive aspects of disney purchasing lucasfilm was the return of star wars to marvel comics. The new canon policy basically includes the star wars movies, the clone wars animated series, star wars rebels animated series and everything else that follows the announceme. Star wars collection the new star wars canon novels. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. New canon star wars characters who need their own comic books. A chronological reading order for all the novels in the new star wars canon. You wont find any complex literary prose or themes. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more.
Now, in order restored to the galaxy, we here at dork side of the force would like to be your guide to the new star wars canon timeline. New star wars infographic reveals updated canon ign. Usually star wars books are written in past tense but he chose to right. Jan 24, 2017 new thrawn novel will connect to rebels more than old canon. Dec 04, 2017 here are all the major canon events that have been revealed since the force awakens was released. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. I was about 10 minutes from downloading star wars aftermath.
The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. Disneys newlook star wars universe comes paired with a collection of exciting novels. We have your guide on where to start with star wars canon. Star wars canon books 2017 best book for up tgt art, since, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Marvel announces new ongoing darth vader comic book series. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just. The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends. New thrawn novel will connect to rebels more than old canon.
Books thrawn new canon star wars book by timothy zahn. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. May 04, 2017 the tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. Three friends gather to talk about the newest star wars books with the world. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi. Here some other the new star wars canon novels i have picked up so far. Thrawn also known simply as thrawn is a star wars novel by timothy zahn, published on april 11, 2017 by del rey books.
I find it very confusing arguing thrawns motivations and whether he failed in his logic or not based on canon and legends. Aug 02, 2017 ew chatted with cabot about the reallife inspiration behind her books, joining the star wars canon, and what genovias queen julie andrews is really like from the notebooks of a middle school. It is the first novel in a nineteenbook series entitled the new jedi order. The new canon policy at lucasfilm was announced on april 25th, 2014. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. Trigger warning no, this page is not about shitposting ben, that is just a meme that seemed started the star wars new canon. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. Since the release of star wars episode vii, what star wars. Here are the best star wars books from the old cannon.
It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared noncanon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. When ttt was written, the there was not much known about what came. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. Brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you. The first in a series of three novels, zahn returns to star wars and reintroduces grand admiral thrawn to the star wars canon. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and. So, i know that star wars legends books are no longer considered canon and the eu was a mess anyway. Heir to the jedi was good as well, but first person books arent always my fave. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works.
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