List of Star Wars books

This is a list of Star Wars books. All books listed are a part of the official Star Wars canon, unless stated otherwise. All books listed are fiction, with the exception of the reference books.

Notes:
*BBY and ABY are the standards of measurement for years in the Star Wars galaxy.
**BBY stands for years before the Battle of Yavin, which occurred during Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
**ABY stands for years after the Battle of Yavin.
*(E) stands for an ebook novella which is found only online or combined with other books.
*(Y) stands for young reader books which are usually shorter than normal Star Wars books.
*(SC) stands for a collection of short stories

Sith Era

Path of Destruction (1020 BBY)

Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn (Release in October 2006)

Prequel Era

Legacy of the Jedi (88.5 BBY - 20 BBY)

Legacy of the Jedi by Jude Watson (88.5 BBY - 21.5 BBY)(Y)
Secrets of the Jedi by Jude Watson (40 BBY - 20 BBY)(Y)

Jedi Apprentice Series (44 BBY - 38 BBY)

The Rising Force by Dave Wolverton (Y)
The Dark Rival by Jude Watson (Y)
The Hidden Past by Jude Watson (Y)
The Mark of the Crown by Jude Watson (Y)
The Defenders of the Dead by Jude Watson (Y)
The Uncertain Path by Jude Watson (Y)
The Captive Temple by Jude Watson (Y)
The Day of Reckoning by Jude Watson (Y)
The Fight for Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
The Shattered Peace by Jude Watson (Y)
The Deadly Hunter by Jude Watson (Y)
The Evil Experiment by Jude Watson (Y)
The Dangerous Rescue by Jude Watson (Y)
Special Edition #1: Deceptions by Jude Watson (Y)
The Ties That Bind by Jude Watson (Y)
The Death of Hope by Jude Watson (Y)
The Call to Vengeance by Jude Watson (Y)
The Only Witness by Jude Watson (Y)
The Threat Within by Jude Watson (Y)
Special Edition #2: The Followers by Jude Watson (Y)

Darth Maul (33 BBY - 32.5 BBY)

Darth Maul: Saboteur by James Luceno (E) (33 BBY)
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves (32.5 BBY)

Cloak of Deception (32.5 BBY)

Cloak of Deception by James Luceno

The Phantom Menace (32 BBY)

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks

Rogue Planet (29 BBY)

Rogue Planet by Greg Bear

Jedi Quest Series (28 BBY - 25 BBY)

Path to Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
The Way of the Apprentice by Jude Watson (Y)
The Trail of the Jedi by Jude Watson (Y)
The Dangerous Games by Jude Watson (Y)
The Master of Disguise by Jude Watson (Y)
The School of Fear by Jude Watson (Y)
The Shadow Trap by Jude Watson (Y)
The Moment of Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
The Changing of the Guard by Jude Watson (Y)
The False Peace by Jude Watson (Y)
The Final Showdown by Jude Watson (Y)

Outbound Flight (27 BBY)

Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn

The Clone Wars Series (22.5 BBY - 19.5 BBY)

The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster (22.5 BBY)

Boba Fett Series (22 BBY - 19.5 BBY)

Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive by Terry Bisson (22 BBY) (Y)
Boba Fett: Crossfire by Terry Bisson (22 BBY) (Y)
Boba Fett: Maze Of Deception by Elizabeth Hand (22 BBY) (Y)
Boba Fett: Hunted by Elizabeth Hand (22 BBY) (Y)
Boba Fett: A New Threat by Elizabeth Hand (19.5 BBY) (Y)
Boba Fett: Pursuit by Elizabeth Hand (19.5 BBY) (Y)

Attack of the Clones (22 BBY)

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by R.A. Salvatore
Star Wars Republic Commando: Hard Contact by Karen Traviss (22 BBY)
Shatterpoint by Matthew Stover (21.5 BBY)
The Cestus Deception by Steven Barnes (21 BBY)
The Hive by Steven Barnes (21 BBY) (E)
Star Wars Republic Commando: Triple Zero by Karen Traviss (21 BBY)
MedStar I: Battle Surgeons by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 BBY)
MedStar II: Jedi Healer by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 BBY)
Jedi Trial by David Sherman & Dan Cragg (19.5 BBY)
Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart (19.5 BBY)
Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno (19 BBY)

Revenge of the Sith (19 BBY)

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno (19 BBY)

Coruscant Nights (18 BBY)

Jedi Twilight by Michael Reaves (Release July 2008)
Chiaroscuro by Michael Reaves (Release September 2008)
Patterns of Force by Michael Reaves (Release November 2008)

Last of The Jedi (18 BBY - 10 BBY)

The Desperate Mission by Jude Watson (Y)
Dark Warning by Jude Watson (Y)
Underworld by Jude Watson (Y)
Death on Naboo by Jude Watson (Y)
A Tangled Web by Jude Watson (Release in August 2006) (Y)
Return of the Dark Side by Jude Watson (Release in December 2006) (Y)
Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in February 2007) (Y)
Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in May 2007) (Y)
Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in August 2007) (Y)

Death Star Novel (18 BBY - 0 BBY)

Untitled Death Star Novel by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (Release in Fall 2007)

The Han Solo Trilogy (10 BBY - 0 BBY)

The Paradise Snare by A.C. Crispin
The Hutt Gambit by A.C. Crispin
Rebel Dawn by A.C. Crispin

The Adventures of Lando Calrissian (5 BBY - 2 BBY)

Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu by L. Neil Smith
Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon by L. Neil Smith
Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka by L. Neil Smith

The Han Solo Adventures (5 BBY - 0 BBY)

Han Solo at Stars' End by Brian Daley
Han Solo's Revenge by Brian Daley
Han Solo and the Lost Legacy by Brian Daley

Classic Era

A New Hope (0 BBY)

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope by Alan Dean Foster (0 BBY)

Short story anthologies (0 BBY - 4 ABY)

Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina edited by Kevin J. Anderson (0 BBY - 3 ABY) (SC)
Tales of the Bounty Hunters edited by Kevin J. Anderson (3 ABY) (SC)
Tales From Jabba's Palace edited by Kevin J. Anderson (4 ABY) (SC)
Tales From the Empire edited by Peter Schweighofer (4 ABY) (SC)
Tales From the New Republic edited by Peter Schweighofer (4 ABY) (SC)

Star Wars Galaxies (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine by Voronica Whitney-Robinson & Haden Blackman

Splinter of the Mind's Eye (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster

Allegiance

Allegiance by Timothy Zahn (Release in February 2007)

The Empire Strikes Back (3 ABY)

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut''

Shadows of the Empire (3.5 ABY)

Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry

Return of the Jedi (4 ABY)

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi by James Kahn''

The Bounty Hunter Wars (4 ABY)

The Mandalorian Armor by K.W. Jeter
Slave Ship by K.W. Jeter
Hard Merchandise by K.W. Jeter

The Truce of Bakura (4 ABY)

The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers

New Republic Era

X-wing series (6.5 ABY - 13 ABY)

Rogue Squadron by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
Wedge's Gamble by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
The Krytos Trap by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
The Bacta War by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
Wraith Squadron by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
Iron Fist by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
Solo Command by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
Isard's Revenge by Michael Stackpole (9 ABY)
Starfighters of Adumar by Aaron Allston (12 ABY - 13 ABY)

The Courtship of Princess Leia (8 ABY)

The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton
A Forest Apart by Troy Denning (E)
Tatooine Ghost by Troy Denning

The Thrawn Trilogy (9 ABY)

Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn
Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn
The Last Command by Timothy Zahn

The Jedi Academy Trilogy (11 ABY)

Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson
Dark Apprentice by Kevin J. Anderson
Champions of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson

I, Jedi (11 ABY)

I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole

Callista Trilogy (12 ABY - 13 ABY)

Children of the Jedi by Barbara Hambly
Darksaber by Kevin J. Anderson
Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly

The Crystal Star (14 ABY)

The Crystal Star by Vonda McIntyre

The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy (16 ABY - 17 ABY)

Before the Storm by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
Shield of Lies by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
Tyrant's Test by Michael P. Kube-McDowell

The New Rebellion (17 ABY)

The New Rebellion by Kristine Rusch

The Corellian Trilogy (18 ABY)

Ambush at Corellia by Roger MacBride Allen
Assault at Selonia by Roger MacBride Allen
Showdown at Centerpoint by Roger MacBride Allen

The Hand of Thrawn Duology (19 ABY)

Specter of the Past by Timothy Zahn
Vision of the Future by Timothy Zahn

Survivor's Quest (22 ABY)

Fool's Bargain by Timothy Zahn (E)
Survivor's Quest by Timothy Zahn

Junior Jedi Knights Series (22 ABY)

The Golden Globe by Nancy Richardson (Y)
Lyric's World by Nancy Richardson (Y)
Promises by Nancy Richardson (Y)
Anakin's Quest by Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Vader's Fortress by Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Kenobi's Blade by Rebecca Moesta (Y)

Young Jedi Knights Series (23 ABY - 24 ABY)

Heirs of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
The Lost Ones by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
The Shadow Academy by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Lightsabers by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Darkest Knight by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Jedi Under Siege by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Shards of Alderaan by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Diversity Alliance by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Delusions of Grandeur by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Jedi Bounty by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
The Emperor's Plague by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Return to Ord Mantell by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Trouble on Cloud City by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
Crisis at Crystal Reef by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)

The New Jedi Order Era

A Practical Man by Karen Traviss (E) (25 ABY)

The New Jedi Order (25 ABY - 30 ABY)

Vector Prime by R.A. Salvatore (25 ABY)
Dark Tide I: Onslaught by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
Dark Tide II: Ruin by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial by James Luceno (25 ABY)
Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse by James Luceno (25 ABY)
Balance Point by Kathy Tyers (26 ABY)
Recovery by Troy Denning (E) (26 ABY)
Edge of Victory: Conquest by Greg Keyes (26 ABY)
Edge of Victory: Rebirth by Greg Keyes (27 ABY)
Star by Star by Troy Denning (27 ABY)
Dark Journey by Elaine Cunningham (27 ABY)
Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream by Aaron Allston (27 ABY)
Enemy Lines: Rebel Stand by Aaron Allston (27 ABY)
Traitor by Matthew Stover (27 ABY)
Destiny's Way by Walter Jon Williams (28 ABY)
Ylesia by Walter Jon Williams (E) (28 ABY)
Force Heretic: Remnant by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
Force Heretic: Refugee by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
Force Heretic: Reunion by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
The Final Prophecy by Greg Keyes (30 ABY)
The Unifying Force by James Luceno (30 ABY)

Dark Nest Trilogy (35 ABY - 36 ABY)

The Joiner King by Troy Denning
The Unseen Queen by Troy Denning
The Swarm War by Troy Denning

Legacy of the Force Era

Legacy of the Force (40 ABY - ?? ABY)

Betrayal by Aaron Allston
Bloodlines by Karen Traviss (Release in September 2006)
Tempest by Troy Denning (Release in December 2006)
Exile by Aaron Allston (Release in March 2007)
Sacrifice by Karen Traviss (Release in June 2007)
Inferno by Troy Denning (Release in September 2007)
Untitled Paperback by Aaron Allston (Release in November 2007)
Untitled Paperback by Karen Traviss (Release in March 2008)
Untitled Hardcover by Troy Denning (Release in June 2008)

Non- Canon Books

This is a list of books that are not officially part of the Star Wars timeline due to continuity problems.

Galaxy of Fear (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

Eaten Alive by John Whitman (Y)
City of the Dead by John Whitman (Y)
Planet Plague by John Whitman (Y)
The Nightmare Machine by John Whitman (Y)
Ghost of the Jedi by John Whitman (Y)
Army of Terror by John Whitman (Y)
The Brain Spiders by John Whitman(Y)
The Swarm by John Whitman (Y)
Spore by John Whitman (Y)
The Doomsday Ship by John Whitman (Y)
Clones by John Whitman (Y)
The Hunger by John Whitman (Y)

Jedi Prince (5 ABY)

The Glove of Darth Vader by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
The Lost City of the Jedi by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
Zorba the Hutt's Revenge by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
Mission from Mount Yoda by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
Queen of the Empire by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
Prophets of the Dark Side by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)

Cancelled Books

Cancelled New Jedi Order

Dark Tide: Siege by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
Knightfall I: Jedi Storm by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)
Knightfall II: Jedi Blood by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)
Knightfall III: Jedi Fire by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)

Other Cancelled books

Escape from Dagu by William C. Dietz
Untitled Old Republic era novel by Elizabeth Hand

Reference Books

A Guide to the Star Wars Universe

A Guide to the Star Wars Universe compiled by Raymond L. Velasco
A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 2nd Edition compiled by Bill Slavicsek
A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 3rd Edition compiled by Bill Slavicsek

Visual Dictionary

Episode I Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
Episode III Visual Dictionary

The Incredible Cross-Sections

Episode I: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by David West Reynolds
Episode II: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by Curtis Saxton
Episode III: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by Curtis Saxton

Inside the Worlds

Inside the Worlds of Star Wars: Episode I by Kristen Lund Meyer
Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Attack of the Clones by Simon Beecroft
Inside the Worlds of Revenge of the Sith

Essential Chronology

The New Essential Chronology by Daniel Wallace
The Comics Companion by Daniel Wallace

Technical Journal

Imperial Forces Technical Journal
Rebel Forces Technical Journal

Star Wars Encyclopedia

Star Wars Encyclopedia by Stephen J. Sansweet

Roleplaying Gamebooks

The Lost Jedi (0 BBY - 2 ABY)

Jedi Dawn by Paul Cockburn (0 BBY)
The Bounty Hunter by Paul Cockburn (2 ABY)

Adventure Journals

19 BBY
Mist Encounter by Timothy Zahn, in Star Wars Advent

Authors

This is a list of Star Wars authors. It covers those who have authored novels, short stories and the films themselves.

Film Story and Screenplay Authors

*Leigh Brackett
*Jonathan Hales
*Lawrence Kasdan
*George Lucas

Novel and Short Story Authors

*Roger McBride Allen
*Aaron Allston
*John Alvin
*Kevin J. Anderson
*Eric Arnold
*Julianna Balmain
*Steven Barnes
*Greg Bear
*Terry Bisson
*Hayden Blackman
*Terry Brooks
*K. D. Burkett
*Craig Carey
*Chris Cassidy
*Marc Cerasini
*Dan Cragg
*A. C. Crispin
*Elaine Cunningham
*Brian Daley
*Hollace Davids
*Paul Davids
*Troy Denning
*William C. Dietz
*Shane Dix
*Dave Dorman
*Tommy Lee Edwards
*Justine Fontes
*Ron Fontes
*Alan Dean Foster
*Donald F. Glut
*Christopher Golden
*Barbara Hambly
*Elizabeth Hand
*K. W. Jeter
*Drew Karpyshyn
*Greg Keyes
*Monica Kulling
*James Luceno
*Michael P. Kube-McDowell
*Vonda McIntyre
*Ralph McQuarrie
*Steve Miller
*Rebecca Moesta
*Christopher Moroney
*Tish Eggleston Pahl
*John Peel
*Steve Perry
*Michael Reaves
*Nancy Richardson
*Voronica Whitney-Robinson
*Kristine Kathryn Rusch
*R. A. Salvatore
*Peter Schweighofer
*David Sherman
*A. L. Singer
*Bill Slavicsek
*L. Neil Smith
*Michael A. Stackpole
*Sean Stewart
*Matthew Stover
*Todd Strasser
*Donna Tauscher
*Jim Thomas
*Karen Traviss
*Chris Trevas
*Ezra Tucker
*Kathy Tyers
*Boris Vallejo
*Cecilia Venn
*Daniel Wallace
*Jude Watson
*John Whitman
*Ryder Windham
*Dean Williams
*Sean Williams
*Walter Jon Williams
*Dave Wolverton
*Timothy Zahn