The Star Wars Expanded Universe (Legends)

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