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Star Wars Books in Order

by Timothy ZahnLiterature & Fiction

59 books from Star Wars: Convergence (The High Republic) (2022) to The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition (2020). Rated 4.5 across 330,888 listener reviews.

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  1. Star Wars: Convergence (The High Republic)

    Book 1 2022 by Zoraida Córdova 4.3 (1.3k)

    The next adventure in the High Republic begins expanding the new era of Star Wars, with a story set generations before Light of the Jedi. It is an age of exploration.

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  2. Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha (The High Republic)

    Book 2 2023 by George Mann 4.2 (1k)

    After the events of The High Republic: Convergence, the Jedi travel to Jedha in this all-new Star Wars audiobook original. Jedha. The worn streets of this ancient world serve as a confluence for the galaxy.

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  3. Star Wars: Cataclysm (The High Republic)

    Book 3 2023 by Lydia Kang 4.6 (612)

    After the thrilling events of The High Republic: Convergence, the Jedi race to confront the Path of the Open Hand and end the Forever War. After five years of conflict, the planets Eiram and E’ronoh are on the cusp of real peace.

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  4. Star Wars: Light of the Jedi

    Book 4 2021 by Charles Soule 4.4 (11.2k)

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic It is a golden age.

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  5. Star Wars: The Rising Storm (The High Republic)

    Book 5 2021 by Cavan Scott 4.7 (5k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The heroes of the High Republic era return to face a shattered peace and a fearsome foe, following the dramatic events of Light of the Jedi.

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  6. Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic)

    Book 6 2021 by Cavan Scott 4.5 (2.5k)

    In this Star Wars audio original, delve into the cutthroat world of one of the High Republic’s greatest foes, the merciless Lourna Dee. The Nihil storm has raged through the galaxy, leaving chaos and grief in its wake.

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  7. Star Wars: The Fallen Star (The High Republic)

    Book 7 2022 by Claudia Gray 4.6 (3.6k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour.

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  8. Star Wars: The Acolyte: Wayseeker

    Book 8 2025 by Justina Ireland 4.4 (178)

    Decades before Star Wars: The Acolyte, Vernestra Rwoh must rediscover her place within the Jedi Order. Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh has spent years exploring the Outer Rim as a Wayseeker, answering to no authority but the Force itself.

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  9. Dooku: Jedi Lost

    Book 9 2019 by Cavan Scott 4.5 (10.3k)

    Delve into the history of the sinister Count Dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far, far away…. Darth Tyranus. Count of Serenno. Leader of the Separatists. A red saber, unsheathed in the dark.

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  10. Master & Apprentice

    Book 10 2019 by Claudia Gray 4.7 (11.5k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon Star Wars novel to take place before the…

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  11. Star Wars: The Living Force

    Book 11 2024 by John Jackson Miller 4.3 (604)

    In the year before The Phantom Menace, Yoda, Mace Windu, and the entire Jedi Council confront a galaxy on the brink of change. The Jedi have always traveled the stars, defending peace and justice across the galaxy.

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  12. The Phantom Menace: Star Wars: Episode I

    Book 12 2004 by Terry Brooks 4.4 (3.1k)

    Based on the screenplay and story by George Lucas In barren desert lands and seedy spaceports...in vast underwater cities and in the blackest depths of space...unfolds a tale of good and evil, of myth and magic, of innocence and power.

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  13. Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones

    Book 13 2002 by R.A. Salvatore 4.6 (2.4k)

    There is a great disturbance in the Force. . . . From the sleek ships of the glimmering Coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastoral Naboo, dissent is roiling.

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  14. Star Wars: Brotherhood

    Book 14 2022 by Mike Chen 4.6 (3.4k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must stem the tide of the raging Clone Wars and forge a new bond as Jedi Knights in a high-stakes adventure set just after the events of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.

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  15. Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy

    Book 15 2020 4.8 (11.8k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Discover Thrawn’s origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.

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  16. Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book II: Greater Good)

    Book 16 2021 4.7 (7.9k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Thrawn and his allies race to save the Chiss Ascendancy from an unseen enemy in the second book in the epic Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.

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  17. Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book III: Lesser Evil)

    Book 17 2021 4.9 (7.9k)

    NATIONAL BESTSELLER The fate of the Chiss Ascendancy hangs in the balance in the epic finale of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from Timothy Zahn.

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  18. Dark Disciple: Star Wars

    Book 18 2015 by Christie Golden 4.7 (11.1k)

    Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this thrilling novel features Asajj Ventress, former Sith apprentice turned bounty hunter and one of the great antiheroes in the Star Wars galaxy.

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  19. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

    Book 19 2005 by Matthew Stover 4.8 (5.7k)

    Tempted by the power of the Dark Side and plagued by nightmares of Padme’s death, Anakin must choose his path. His decision will reverberate throughout the galaxy. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away . . .

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  20. Star Wars: Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss

    Book 20 2024 by Steven Barnes 4.2 (420)

    Jedi Master Mace Windu travels to a dangerous, remote planet on a mission that challenges even his deadly prowess—all to fulfill Qui-Gon’s last request. The Jedi are reeling from Qui-Gon Jinn’s sudden death at the hands of a Sith.

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  21. Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade

    Book 21 2023 by Delilah S. Dawson 4.7 (828)

    When the Jedi Order falls, an Inquisitor rises. Padawan Iskat Akaris has dedicated her life to traveling the galaxy alongside her master, learning the ways of the Force to become a good Jedi.

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  22. Catalyst

    Book 22 2016 by James Luceno 4.4 (11.6k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. War is tearing the galaxy apart.

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  23. Lords of the Sith: Star Wars

    Book 23 2015 by Paul S. Kemp 4.5 (11.6k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on…

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  24. Tarkin: Star Wars

    Book 24 2014 by James Luceno 4.5 (9k)

    A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life.

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  25. Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars

    Book 25 2023 by Sam Maggs 2.8 (891)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Cal Kestis leads the Stinger Mantis crew on an adventure set between Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

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  26. Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars

    Book 26 2023 by Sam Maggs 3.9 (8)

    Brought to you by Penguin. Cal Kestis leads the Mantis crew on an adventure set between Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the highly anticipated Star WarsJedi: Survivor.

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  27. Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition

    Book 27 2018 by Mur Lafferty 4.7 (1.3k)

    Don’t miss the exclusive content in this thrilling adaptation of Solo: A Star Wars Story, with scenes from alternate versions of the script including Han Solo’s time in the Imperial Navy, Qi’ra’s past, the beginnings of the rebellion, and…

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  28. Thrawn

    Book 28 2017 4.8 (36.9k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades.”—The Verge One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire, Grand…

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  29. A New Dawn: Star Wars

    Book 29 2014 by John Jackson Miller 4.5 (7.8k)

    A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . “The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled.

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  30. Thrawn: Alliances

    Book 30 2018 4.6 (20.7k)

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.

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  31. Thrawn: Treason

    Book 31 2019 4.8 (17.9k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.

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  32. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

    Book 32 2016 by Alexander Freed 4.7 (4.1k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Go beyond the film that introduced Star Wars fans to Cassian Andor with this novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material.

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  33. Star Wars: A New Hope The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy

    Book 33 2015 by Alexandra Bracken 4.6 (1.1k)

    The galaxy is at war. Although the Rebel Alliance has won a few battles against the Empire, hope is fading. The Empire is about to finish building the greatest weapon the galaxy has ever seen-the Death Star.

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  34. Battlefront II: Inferno Squad

    Book 34 2017 by Christie Golden 4.4 (5.4k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Set in the aftermath of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, this action-packed prequel to the hotly anticipated videogame Battlefront II introduces the Empire’s elite force: Inferno Squad.

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  35. Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars

    Book 35 2015 by Kevin Hearne 4.2 (4.7k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point…

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  36. Doctor Aphra

    Book 36 2020 by Sarah Kuhn 4.4 (2k)

    Dr. Aphra teams up with Darth Vader himself in this audiobook original—an expanded adaptation of the critically acclaimed Marvel comics series, performed by a full cast. Dr. Chelli Lona Aphra, rogue archaeologist, is in trouble again.

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  37. Battlefront: Twilight Company

    Book 37 2015 by Alexander Freed 4.3 (4.1k)

    NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED A companion novel inspired by Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil.

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  38. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back So You Want to be a Jedi?

    Book 38 2015 by Adam Gidwitz 3.8 (530)

    Acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Adam Gidwitz delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back like you've never experienced before, infusing the iconic, classic tale of good versus evil with a unique…

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  39. From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

    Book 39 2020 by Seth Dickinson 4.4 (1.6k)

    Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film featuring new perspectives from forty acclaimed authors.

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  40. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Beware the Power of the Dark Side!

    Book 40 2015 by Tom Angleberger 4.6 (480)

    Acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like you've never experienced before, infusing the iconic, classic tale of good versus evil with a unique…

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  41. Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel

    Book 41 2022 by Beth Revis 4.4 (861)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You are cordially invited to the wedding of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo. The Death Star is destroyed. Darth Vader is dead. The Empire is desolate.

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  42. Alphabet Squadron

    Book 42 2019 by Alexander Freed 4.3 (2.6k)

    The first novel in a new trilogy starring veteran New Republic pilots! On the brink of victory in a brutal war, five New Republic pilots transform from hunted to hunters in this epic Star Wars adventure.

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  43. Shadow Fall

    Book 43 2020 by Alexander Freed 4.3 (1.3k)

    Alphabet Squadron’s hunt for the deadliest TIE fighters in the galaxy continues in this Star Wars adventure! News of the New Republic’s victory still reverberates through the galaxy.

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  44. Victory's Price

    Book 44 2021 by Alexander Freed 4.6 (1.2k)

    The aces of the New Republic have one final chance to defeat the darkness of Shadow Wing in this thrilling conclusion to the Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy! In the wake of Yrica Quell’s shocking decision—and one of the fiercest…

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  45. Aftermath: Star Wars

    Book 45 2015 by Chuck Wendig 3.9 (14.3k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens “Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983’s Return of the Jedi.

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  46. Star Wars: Life Debt - Aftermath, Book 2

    Book 46 2016 by Chuck Wendig 4.4 (9.8k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Set between the events of Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, the never-before-told story that began with Star Wars: Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of Chuck Wendig’s bestselling…

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  47. Empire's End: Aftermath

    Book 47 2017 by Chuck Wendig 4.5 (8.8k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Life Debt, Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy set in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force…

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  48. Last Shot

    Book 48 2018 by Daniel José Older 4.1 (3k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Han Solo and Lando Calrissian are reunited on the Millennium Falcon in a galaxy-spanning novel inspired by Solo: A Star Wars Story. But even the fastest ship in the universe can’t outrun the past. . . .

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  49. Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith

    Book 49 2022 by Adam Christopher 4.5 (2.5k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian return in this essential novel set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. The Empire is dead.

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  50. Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith

    Book 50 2022 by Adam Christopher 4.8 (9)

    Brought to you by Penguin. Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian return in this essential novel set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. The Empire is dead.

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  51. Star Wars: Bloodline - New Republic

    Book 51 2016 by Claudia Gray 4.5 (11.8k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of Star Wars: Lost Stars comes a thrilling novel set in the years before the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “Unmissable . . .

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  52. Phasma: Star Wars

    Book 52 2017 by Delilah S. Dawson 4.4 (5.6k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Discover Captain Phasma’s mysterious history in this “Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi” novel.

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  53. Canto Bight

    Book 53 2017 by Saladin Ahmed 4.2 (1.2k)

    Soon to be seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, welcome to the casino city of Canto Bight. A place where exotic aliens, captivating creatures, and other would-be high rollers are willing to risk everything to make their fortunes.

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  54. The Perfect Weapon (Star Wars)

    Book 54 2015 by Delilah S. Dawson 4.3 (1.9k)

    Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this exclusive ebook short story set shortly before the events of the film, featuring a quick-witted mercenary who takes big risks for bigger rewards—and now faces the challenge that will take…

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  55. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Book 55 2015 by Alan Dean Foster 4.5 (9.7k)

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The official novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the blockbuster film directed by J. J. Abrams. More than thirty years ago, Star Wars burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon.

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  56. The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition

    Book 56 2018 by Jason Fry 4.5 (3.8k)

    Written with input from director Rian Johnson, this official adaptation of Star Wars: The Last Jedi expands on the film to include scenes from alternate versions of the script and other additional content.

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  57. Resistance Reborn

    Book 57 2019 by Rebecca Roanhorse 4.3 (3.6k)

    In this pivotal prequel to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the heroes of the Resistance—Poe Dameron, General Leia Organa, Rey, and Finn—must fight back from the edge of oblivion. The Resistance is in ruins.

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  58. Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire

    Book 58 2019 by Delilah S. Dawson 4.6 (2.1k)

    Walk the ancient streets, meet the colorful characters, and uncover the secret history of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the new expansion to the Disney Parks experience! After devastating losses at the hands of the First Order, General Leia…

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  59. The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition

    Book 59 2020 by Rae Carson 4.6 (2.5k)

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Witness the epic final chapter of the Skywalker saga with the official novelization of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, including expanded scenes and additional content not seen in theaters! The Resistance has…

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About this reading order

Books are listed in the series' own numbering, which for Star Wars is also the best order to read them in. Years are first publication where we could confirm it, and otherwise the first audiobook release.

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