What about the work released pre-2014? That’s currently considered “Legends” material. Media included in the Star Wars canon includes all of the films, select television series and certain books released post-2014. What exactly is a “canon” novel? Canon refers to a Star Wars idea, storyline or fact that relates directly to the “officially” recognized Star Wars and Lucasfilm universe. Best Star Wars Canon (and Legends) Novels So what are you waiting for? Here are 25 Star Wars books to add to your home library now. We’re talking real, professionally-written and edited novels, some of which are even considered canon.

And, no, we’re not talking about old-fashioned fanfiction. You can find dozens of other stories - both featuring your favorite characters and new ones - awaiting you in the pages of some of the best Star Wars books. If you’re a bookworm with a penchant for Star Wars, you’ll be glad to know that your exploration of the Star Wars universe doesn’t need to end with the latest films. Star Wars has a massive fan base - as you probably already know - and, as is the same with many of the world’s largest pop culture franchises, the Star Wars universe has spawned many spin-off series, from animated series to stand-alone movies, comic book series to novels. Privacy Policy.īanner Image: Anton_Ivanov / We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. This article may contain affiliate links.

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