Star Wars Series Reading Order

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. N… #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. Now the dark side of the Force threatens to overwhelm the light, and only an ancient Jedi prophecy stands between hope and doom for the entire galaxy. On the green, unspoiled world of Naboo, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, arrive to protect the realm’s young queen as she seeks a diplomatic solution to end the siege of her planet by Trade Federation warships. At the same time, on desert-swept Tatooine, a slave boy named Anakin Skywalker, who possesses a strange ability for understanding the “rightness” of things, toils by day and dreams by night—of becoming a Jedi Knight and finding a way to win freedom for himself and his beloved mother. It will be the unexpected meeting of Jedi, Queen, and a gifted boy that will mark the start of a drama that will become legend. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years, plus a brand-new Darth Maul short story by New York Times bestselling author James Luceno! read more

A Jedi Master and his apprentice are sent to mediate a seemingly simple trade dispute, but they soon uncover a sinister… A Jedi Master and his apprentice are sent to mediate a seemingly simple trade dispute, but they soon uncover a sinister plot threatening the peaceful planet of Naboo. Forced to flee with the planet's young Queen, their desperate search for aid leads them to a remote desert world and an extraordinarily powerful boy, believed to be the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. As an ancient evil long thought vanquished begins to resurface, the Jedi must prepare for a confrontation that will not only decide Naboo's fate but could forever alter the balance of power across the entire galaxy. read more

“Action, adventure, betrayal, and poison add up to a winner." —Booklist New York Times–bestselling author Rae Carson mak… “Action, adventure, betrayal, and poison add up to a winner." —Booklist New York Times–bestselling author Rae Carson makes a triumphant return to the world of her award-winning Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy in this extraordinary stand-alone novel. Fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kendare Blake, and Tomi Adeyemi won’t want to put this book down. Red Sparkle Stone is a foundling orphan with an odd name, a veiled past, and a mark of magic in her hair. But finally—after years and years of running, of fighting—she is about to be adopted into the royal family by Empress Elisa herself. She’ll have a home, a family. Sixteen-year-old Red can hardly believe her luck. Then, in a stunning political masterstroke, the empress’s greatest rival blocks the adoption, and everything Red has worked for crumbles before her eyes. But Red is not about to let herself or the empress become a target again. Determined to prove her worth and protect her chosen family, she joins the Royal Guard, the world’s most elite fighting force. It’s no coincidence that someone wanted her to fail as a princess, though. Someone whose shadowy agenda puts everything—and everyone—she loves at risk. As danger closes in, it will be up to Red to save the empire. If she can survive recruitment year—something no woman has ever done before. New York Times–bestselling author Rae Carson returns to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns in this action-packed fantasy-adventure starring an iconic heroine who fights for her family and her friends, and for a place where she will belong. read more

Cast out and alone, a resourceful orphan named Red Sparkle Stone lives under the unexpected protection of the benevolent… Cast out and alone, a resourceful orphan named Red Sparkle Stone lives under the unexpected protection of the benevolent Empress Elisa. But when a dangerous conspiracy begins to unravel within the glittering imperial court, Red stumbles upon a plot that threatens to engulf the entire empire. Determined to protect the only family she's ever known, she sets her sights on joining the elite Royal Guard—a path no woman has ever dared to tread. As she navigates lethal court politics and rigorous training, Red must overcome ingrained prejudice and uncover the true enemy before the empire descends into chaos, and everything she holds dear is destroyed. read more

As a cargo ship rockets across the galaxy to Canto Bight, the deckhands on board trade stories about legendary Jedi Knig… As a cargo ship rockets across the galaxy to Canto Bight, the deckhands on board trade stories about legendary Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker. But are the stories of the iconic and mysterious Skywalker true, or merely tall tales passed from one corner of the galaxy to another? Is Skywalker really a famous Jedi hero, an elaborate charlatan, or even part droid? The deckhands will have to decide for themselves when they hear The Legends of Luke Skywalker. A collection of myths and tall-tales about the legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker, written by Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy Award-winning author Ken Liu. read more

Across a galaxy gripped by tyranny, a humble farm boy from Tatooine named Luke Skywalker embarks on an improbable journe… Across a galaxy gripped by tyranny, a humble farm boy from Tatooine named Luke Skywalker embarks on an improbable journey that will forge his legend. Guided by a wise mentor, this reluctant hero discovers his powerful connection to a mystical energy and the ancient order of the Jedi. As the oppressive Empire tightens its grip and a fearsome Dark Lord casts a long shadow, Luke must rise to face his destiny, becoming a beacon of hope against insurmountable odds. These varied tales illuminate the pivotal moments that shaped him into the legendary Jedi Knight, forever altering the fate of the cosmos. read more