I am interested in exploring the novels found in the original Star Wars Expanded Universe (or what Disney has now unceremoniously labeled “Star Wars Legends”). I am mainly interested in reading the adult novels which expand upon the original trilogy and the prequels:
Before The Republic
37,000-25,000 years before A New Hope.
- Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void (2013) by Tim Lebbon
The Old Republic
5,000-67 years before A New Hope
- Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Stories (2012) by John Jackson Miller
- Del Rey Old Republic Series: The Old Republic: Revan (2011) by Drew Karpyshyn
- Del Rey Old Republic Series: The Old Republic: Deceived (2011) by Paul S. Kemp
- Red Harvest (2010) by Joe Schreiber
- Del Rey Old Republic Series: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance (2010) by Sean Williams
- Del Rey Old Republic Series: The Old Republic: Annihilation (2012) by Drew Karpyshyn
- Knight Errant (2011) by John Jackson Miller
- Darth Bane Trilogy: Darth Bane: Path of Destruction (2006) by Drew Karpyshyn
- Darth Bane Trilogy: Darth Bane: Rule of Two (2007) by Drew Karpyshyn
- Darth Bane Trilogy: Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil (2009) by Drew Karpyshyn
The Rise of the Sith
67-0 years before A New Hope.
- Darth Plagueis (2012) by James Luceno
- Cloak of Deception (2001) by James Luceno
- Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter (2001) by Michael Reaves
- Maul: Lockdown (2014) by Joe Schreiber
- Movie Novelization: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) by Terry Brooks
- Rogue Planet (2000) by Greg Bear
- Outbound Flight (2006) by Timothy Zahn
- The Approaching Storm (2002) by Alan Dean Foster
The Clone Wars
- Movie Novelization: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) by R.A. Salvatore
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) by Karen Traviss
- The Clone Wars: Wild Space (2008) by Karen Miller
- The Clone Wars: No Prisoners (2009) by Karen Traviss
- Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth (2010) by Karen Miller
- Clone Wars Gambit: Siege (2010) by Karen Miller
- Republic Commando Series: Republic Commando: Hard Contact (2004) by Karen Traviss
- Republic Commando Series: Republic Commando: Triple Zero (2006) by Karen Traviss
- Republic Commando Series: Republic Commando: True Colors (2007) by Karen Traviss
- Republic Commando Series: Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel (2008) by Karen Traviss
- Shatterpoint (2003) by Matthew Stover
- The Cestus Deception (2004) by Steven Barnes
- Medstar Duology: Medstar I: Battle Surgeons (2004) by Michael Reaves, Steve Perry
- Medstar Duology: Medstar II: Jedi Healer (2004) by Michael Reaves, Steve Perry
- Jedi Trial (2004) by David Sherman, Dan Cragg
- Yoga: Dark Rendezvous (2004) by Sean Stewart
- Labyrinth of Evil (2005) by James Luceno
Reign of the Empire
- Movie Novelization: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) by Matthew Stover
- Kenobi (2013) by John Jackson Miller
- Republic Commando Series: Imperial Commando: 501st (2009) by Karen Traviss
- Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader (2005) by James Luceno
- Coruscant Nights Series: Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight (2008) by Michael Reaves
- Coruscant Nights Series: Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows (2008) by Michael Reaves
- Coruscant Nights Series: Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force (2009) by Michael Reaves
- The Last Jedi (2013) by Michael Reaves
- Han Solo Trilogy: The Paradise Snare (1997) by A.C. Crispin
Rebellion
- Han Solo Trilogy: The Hutt Gambit (1997) by A.C. Crispin
- Lando Calrissian Trilogy: Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu (1983) by L. Neil Smith
- Lando Calrissian Trilogy: Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon (1983) by L. Neil Smith
- Lando Calrissian Trilogy: Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of Thonboka (1983) by L. Neil Smith
- Han Solo Adventures Series: Han Solo At Stars’ End (1979) by Brian Daley
- The Force Unleashed (2008) by Sean Williams
- Han Solo Trilogy: Han Solo’s Revenge (1979) by Brian Daley
- Han Solo Trilogy: Han Solo and the Lost Legacy (1980) by Brian Daley
- The Force Unleashed II (2010) by Sean Williams
- Death Troopers (2009) by Joe Schreiber
- Shadow Games (2011) by Michael Reaves, Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff
- Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire (1997) by William C. Dietz
- Movie Novelization: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1976) by Alan Dean Foster (credited as George Lucas)
- Han Solo Trilogy: Rebel Dawn (1998) by A.C. Crispin
- Tales From The Mos Eisley Cantina (1995) by Various
- Death Star (2008) by Michael Reaves, Steve Perry
- Scoundrels (2013) by Timothy Zahn
- Allegiance (2007) by Timothy Zahn
- Choices of One (2011) by Timothy Zahn
- Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine (2003) by Veronica Whitney-Robinson, Haden Blackman
- Splinter of the Mind’s Eye (1978) by Alan Dean Foster
- Empire and Rebellion Duology: Empire and Rebellion: Razor’s Edge (2013) by Martha Wells
- Empire and Rebellion Duology: Empire and Rebellion: Honor Among Thieves (2014) by James S.A. Corey
- Movie Novelization: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) by Donald F. Glut
- Tales of the Bounty Hunters (1996) by Various
- Caravan of Courage (1984) by George Lucas
- The Battle For Endor (1985) by Jim Wheat
- Shadows of the Empire (1996) by Steve Perry – 3/5
- Movie Novelization: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) by James Kahn
- Tales From Jabba’s Palace (1995) by Various
The New Republic
- The Truce at Bakura (1993) by Kathy Tyers
- Bounty Hunter Wars Trilogy: The Mandalorian Armor (1998) by K.W. Jeter
- Bounty Hunter Wars Trilogy: Slave Ship (1998) by K.W. Jeter
- Bounty Hunter Wars Trilogy: Hard Merchandise (1999) by K.W. Jeter
- Dark Forces Duology: Dark Forces: Rebel Agent (1998) by William C. Dietz
- Dark Forces Duology: Dark Forces: Jedi Knight (1998) by William C. Dietz
- Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor (2008) by Matthew Stover
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing: Rogue Squadron (1996) by Michael Stackpole
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing: Wedges Gamble (1996) by Michael Stackpole
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing: The Krystos Trap (1996) by Michael Stackpole
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing: The Bacta War (1997) by Michael Stackpole
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing: Wraith Squadron (1998) by Michael Stackpole
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing: Iron Fist (1998) by Aaron Allston
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing Solo Command (1999) by Aaron Allston
- The Courtship of Princess Leia (1994) by Dave Wolverton
- Tatooine Ghost (2003) by Troy Denning
- Thrawn Trilogy: Heir to the Empire (1991) by Timothy Zahn – 5/5
- Thrawn Trilogy: Dark Force Rising (1992) by Timothy Zahn – 5/5
- Thrawn Trilogy: The Last Command (1993) by Timothy Zahn – 5/5
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing Isard’s Revenge (1999) by Michael Stackpole
- Tales From the Empire (1997) by Various
- Jedi Academy Trilogy: Jedi Search (1994) by Kevin J.Anderson
- Jedi Academy Trilogy: Dark Apprentice (1994) by Kevin J.Anderson
- Jedi Academy Trilogy: Champions of the Force (1994) by Kevin J.Anderson
- I, Jedi (1998) by Michael Stockpole
- Unofficial Callista Trilogy:Children of the Jedi (1995) by Barbara Hambly
- Unofficial Callista Trilogy: Darksaber (1995) by Kevin J.Anderson
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing: Starfighters of Adumar (1999) by Aaron Allston
- Unofficial Callista Trilogy: Planet of Twilight (1997) by Barbara Hambly
- The Crystal Star (1994) by Vonda N. Mcintyre
- Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Before the Storm (1996) by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
- Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Shield of Lies (1996) by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
- Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy: Tyrant’s Test (1996) by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
- The New Rebellion (1996) by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Tales From The New Republic (1999) by Various
- Corellian Trilogy: Ambush at Corellia (1995) by Roger MacBride Allen
- Corellian Trilogy: Assault at Selonia (1995) by Roger MacBride Allen
- Corellian Trilogy: Showdown at Centerpoint (1995) by Roger MacBride Allen
- Hand of Thrawn Duology: Specter of the Past (1997) by Timothy Zahn
- Hand of Thrawn Duology: Vision of the Future (1998) by Timothy Zahn
- Scourge (2012) by Jeff Grubb
- Survivor’s Quest (2004) by Timothy Zahn
The New Jedi Order
- New Jedi Order: Vector Prime (1999) by R.A. Salvatore
- New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught (2000) by Michael Stackpole
- New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin (2000) by Michael Stackpole
- New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero’s Trial (2000) by James Luceno
- New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse (2000) by James Luceno
- New Jedi Order: Balance Point (2005) by Kathy Tyers
- New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest (2001) by Greg Keyes
- New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory II: Rebirth (2001) by Greg Keyes
- New Jedi Order: Star By Star (2001) by Troy Denning
- New Jedi Order: Dark Journey (2001) by Elaine Cunningham
- New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream (2002) by Aaron Allston
- New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand (2002) by Aaron Allston
- New Jedi Order: Traitor (2002) by Matthew Stover
- New Jedi Order: Destiny’s Ways (2002) by Walter Jon Williams
- New Jedi Order: Force Hectic I: Remnant (2003) by Sean Williams, Shane Dix
- New Jedi Order: Force Hectic II: Refugee (2003) by Sean Williams, Shane Dix
- New Jedi Order: Force Hectic III: Reunion (2004) by Sean Williams, Shane Dix
- New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy (2003) by Greg Keyes
- New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force (2003) by James Luceno
- Dark Nest Trilogy: The Joiner King (2005) by Troy Denning
- Dark Nest Trilogy: The Unseen Queen (2005) by Troy Denning
- Dark Nest Trilogy: The Swarm War (2005) by Troy Denning
Legacy Era
- Legacy of the Force: Betrayal (2006) by Aaron Allston
- Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines (2006) by Karen Traviss
- Legacy of the Force: Tempest (2006) by Troy Denning
- Legacy of the Force: Exile (2007) by Aaron Allston
- Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice (2007) by Karen Traviss
- Legacy of the Force: Inferno (2007) by Troy Denning
- Legacy of the Force: Fury (2007) by Aaron Allston
- Legacy of the Force: Revelation (2007) by Karen Traviss
- Legacy of the Force: Invincible (2008) by Troy Denning
- Riptide (2011) by Paul S. Kemp
- Crosscurrent (2010) by Paul S. Kemp
- Millenium Falcon (2008) by James Luceno
- Fate of the Jedi: Outcast (2008) by Aaron Allston
- Fate of the Jedi: Omen (2009) by Christie Golden
- Fate of the Jedi: Abyss (2009) by Troy Denning
- Fate of the Jedi: Backlash (2010) by Aaron Allston
- Fate of the Jedi: Allies (2010) by Christie Golden
- Fate of the Jedi: Vortex (2010) by Troy Denning
- Fate of the Jedi: Conviction (2011) by Aaron Alllston
- Fate of the Jedi: Ascension (2011) by Christie Golden
- Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse (2012) by Troy Denning
- X-Wing Series: X-Wing: Mercy Kill (2012) by Aaron Allston
- Crucible (2013) by Troy Denning
Jedi Prince Series (1992-1993)
- The Glove of Darth Vader (1992) by Paul and Hollace Davids
- The Lost City of the Jedi (1992) by Paul and Hollace Davids
- Zorba the Hutt’s Revenge (1992) by Paul and Hollace Davids
- Mission from Mount Yoda (1993) by Paul and Hollace Davids
- Queen of the Empire (1993) by Paul and Hollace Davids
- Prophets of the Dark Side (1993) by Paul and Hollace Davids
Young Jedi Knights Series (1995-1998)
- Book 1: Heirs of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 2: Shadow Academy by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 3: The Lost Ones by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 4: Lightsabers by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 5: Darkest Knight by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 6: Jedi Under Siege by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 7: Shards of Alderaan by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 8: Diversity Alliance by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 9: Delusions of Grandeur by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 10: Jedi Bounty by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 11: The Emperor’s Plague by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 12: Return to Ord Mantell by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 13: Trouble on Cloud City by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Book 14: Crisis at Crystal Reef by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta