ALL 208 Star Wars Books in Chronological Order (Divided Into Periods)

The Star Wars universe isn’t only about the movies and the shows that you can watch. In fact, a good portion of the Star Wars lore comes from the books that you can read about the past and the in-between periods in the history of the galaxy. That said because there are plenty of different Star Wars books that you can read, let’s look at how you can read them all in chronological order. This next article will be about Star Wars books in order and can serve as your very own chronological guide through the Star Wars universe.

Note: The only Legends era we will be including are the ones before the High Republic because they can still become canon. Meanwhile, we will not include the Legends storyline books that happened in-between the movies because they are no longer canon. We can sort the Star Wars Books into the following chronological time periods:

1. Early Beginnings to The Old Republic Era (Legends)
2. High Republic Era (Canon)
3. The Rise of the Sith and The Clone Wars
4. The Reign of the Empire
5. Rebellion Era and The New Republic
6. The Sequel Trilogy

Editor’s Note: This reading order was updated in March 2025.

1. Early beginnings to The Old Republic era (Legends)

Our Star Wars chronological reading guide begins with The Old Republic era. The Old Republic era is one of the oldest timelines in the history of the Star Wars universe and is one of the areas that the movies and the series are yet to explore. That said, the thing about the Old Republic era is that it is yet to be made canon by Disney. As such, most of the books that we have about the Old Republic are considered part of the Legends category.

Early beginnings to The Old Republic era (Legends) reading order at a glance:

1. ‘Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void’ By Tim Lebbon
2. ‘The Old Republic: Revan’ By Drew Karpyshyn
3. ‘The Old Republic: Deceived’ By Paul S. Kemp
4. ‘Red Harvest ‘By Joe Schreiber
5. ‘The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance’ By Sean Williams
6. ‘The Old Republic: Annihilation’ By Drew Karpyshyn
7. ‘Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected’ Stories By John Jackson Miller
8. ‘Knight Errant’ By John Jackson Miller
9. ‘Darth Bane: Path of Destruction’ By Drew Karpyshyn
10. ‘Darth Bane: Rule of Two’ By Drew Karpyshyn
11. ‘Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil’ By Drew Karpyshyn

2. High Republic Era (Canon)

Next up on our Chronological Star Wars reading order is the High Republic Era. The High Republic era is part of the Star Wars canon and takes place during the time when the Galactic Republic was at its peak. At this time, the Sith are believed to have gone extinct but are actually in hiding in the form of the Rule of Two. Meanwhile, the Jedi are also focused on their original jobs as the keepers of the peace in the Republic now that the Sith are believed to be dead. All these books take place right around 200 years before Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

High Republic Era (Canon) reading order at a glance:

1. ‘The High Republic: Convergence’ By Zoraida Córdova
2. ‘Quest for the Hidden City’ by George Mann
3. ‘Path of Deceit’ by Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland
4. ‘The Battle of Jedha’ by George Mann
5. ‘Path of Vengeance’ by Cavan Scott
6. ‘Cataclysm’ by Lydia Kang
7. ‘Quest for Planet X’ By Tessa Gratton
8. ‘Jedi Brave in Every Way’ by Charles Soule, Rosemary Soule
9. ‘Into the Dark’ by Claudia Gray
10. ‘Light of the Jedi‘ by Charles Soule
11. ‘The Great Jedi Rescue’ by Cavan Scott
12. ‘A Test of Courage’ by Justina Ireland
13. ‘The Rising Storm’ by Cavan Scott
14. ‘Race to Crashpoint Tower‘ by Daniel Jose Older
15. ‘Out of the Shadows’ by Justina Ireland
16. ‘Tempest Runner’ by Cavan Scott
17. ‘Mission to Disaster’ by Justina Ireland
18. ‘Midnight Horizon’ by Daniel Jose Older
19. ‘The Fallen Star’ by Claudia Gray
20. ‘The Eye of Darkness’ by George Mann
21. ‘Defy the Storm’ by Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland
22. ‘Temptation of the Force’ by Tessa Gratton
23. ‘Tears of the Nameless’ by George Mann
24. ‘Trials of the Jedi’ by Charles Soule
25. ‘Into the Light’ by Claudia Gray
26. ‘A Valiant Wov’ by Justina Ireland
27. ‘The vow of the Silver Dawn’ by His Majesty the King
28. ‘The Acolyte: Wayseeker’ by Justina Ireland
29. ‘The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown’ by Tessa Gratton

3. The Republic era

We continue with our Star Wars reading order with The Rise of the Sith and The Clone Wars. These are the books that happened during the Rise of the Sith, which happened before the events of Phantom Menace, and during the Clone Wars, which led to the downfall of the Jedi Order. Most of these stories explore different narratives that weren’t seen in film. 

The Rise of the Sith and The Clone Wars reading order at a glance:

1. ‘Dooku: Jedi Lost’ by Cava Scott
2. ‘Padawan’ by Kiersten White
3. ‘Master & Apprentice’ By Claudia Gray
4. ‘The Living Force’ by John Jackson Miller
5. ‘Size Matters Not’ by John Jackson Miller
6. ‘Darth Maul and the Rathtars’ by Steve Behling
7. ‘Queen’s Peril’ by E.K. Johnston
8. ‘The Phantom Menace’ by Courtney Carbone
9. ‘The Prequel Trilogy Stories’ by Elizabeth Schaefer
10. ‘The Skywalker Saga’ by Delilah S. Dawson
11. ‘Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures’ by Meredith Rusu
12. ‘A Jedi’s Control’ by E.K. Johnston
13. ‘Queen’s Shadow’ by E.K. Johnston
14. ‘Choose Your Destiny: An Obi-Wan & Anakin Adventure’ by Cavan Scott
15. ‘Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade’ by Delilah S. Dawson
16. ‘Attack of the Clones’ by Geoff Smith
17. ‘Queen’s Hope’ E.K. Johnston
18. ‘Brotherhood’ By Mike Chen
19. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Clone Trooper Mission’ by Cavan Scott
20. ‘Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel’ by James Luceno
21. ‘Forces of Destiny: Daring Adventures: Volume 1’ by Emma Carlson Berne
22. ‘Forces of Destiny: Daring Adventures: Volume 2’ by Emma Carlson Berne
23. ‘Thrawn Ascendacy: Chaos Rising’ by Timothy Zahn
24. ‘Dark Disciple’ by Christine Golden
25. ‘Revenge of the Sith’ by Geof Smith
26. ‘Darth Vader and the Weapon of a Sith’ by Ivan Cohen
27. ‘Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good’ by Timothy Zahn
28. ‘Thrawn Ascendacy: Lesser Evil’ Timothy Zahn

4. The Reign of the Empire

Next up on our Star Wars chronological reading order is The Reign of the Empire. After the downfall of the Jedi due to Order 66 and right after the Republic was reorganized to the Empire, there was a two-decade period wherein the Emperor was left unchallenged. That said, there were also side-stories that happened during the reign of the Empire, especially when it comes to the different personalities who became prominent during the Rebellion.

The Imperial Era reading order at a glance:

1. ‘Ahsoka’ by E.K. Johnston
2. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Smuggler Mission’ by Cavan Scott
3. Choose Your Destiny: An Escape Mission’ by Cavan Scott
4. ‘Thrawn’ by Timothy zahn
5. ‘Lords of the Sith’ by Paul S. Kemp
6. ‘Tarkin’ by James Luceno
7. ‘Most Wanted’ by Rae Carson
8. ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition’ by Mur Lafferty
9. ‘Rebel Rising’ By Beth Revis
10. ‘Crimson Climb’ by E.K. Johnston
11. ‘A New Dawn’ by John Jackson Miller
12. ‘Jedi: Battle Scars’ by Sam Maggs
13. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Podracer Mission’ by Cavan Scott
14. ‘Lost Stars’ by Clauidy Gray
15. ‘Servants of the Empire: Edge of the Galaxy’ by Jason Fry
16. ‘Rise of the Rebels’ by Michael Kogge
17. ‘Ezra’s Gamble’ by Ryder Windham
18. ‘The Rebellion Begins’ Michael Kogge
19. ‘Droids in Distress’ by Michael Kogge
20. ‘The Secret Jedi: The Adventures of Kanan Jarrus: Rebel Leader’ by Benjamin Harper
21. ‘TIE Fighter Trouble’ by Brooke Vitale
22. ‘The Inquisitor’s Trap’ by Meredith Rusu
23. ‘Servants of the Empire: Rebel in the Ranks’ by Jason Fry
24. ‘Hera’s Phantom Flight’ by Elizabeth Schaefer
25. ‘Ezra’s Duel With Danger’ By Michael Kogge
26. ‘Kanan’s Jedi Training’ by Elizabeth Schaefer
27. ‘Always Bet on Chopper’ by Meredith Rusu
28. ‘Servants of the Empire: The Imperial Justice’ by Jason Fry
29. ‘Servants of the Empire: The Secret Academy’ by Jason Fry
30. ‘Battle to the End’ Michael Kogge
31. ‘Trapped’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
32. ‘A New Ally’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
33. ‘Ezra’s Choice’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
34. ‘The Future of the Force’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
35. ‘Leia, Princess of Alderaan’ by Claudia Gray
36. ‘Ezra’s Quest’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
37. ‘Back to Basics’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
38. ‘Forces of Destiny: The Leia Chronicles’ by N/A
39. ‘Thrawn: Alliances’ by Timothy Zahn
40. ‘Thrawn: Treason’ by Timothy Zahn
41. ‘The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear!’ by Tom Angleberger
42. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure’ by Cavan Scott
43. ‘Guardian of the Whills’ by Greg Rucka
44. ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ By Alexander Freed
45. ‘Bounty Hunt’ by Katrina Pallant
46. ‘Escape From Darth Vader’ by Michael Siglain
47. ‘Trouble on Tatooine’ by NA
48. ‘Trapped in the Death Star’ by NA
49. ‘Death Star Battle’ by NA
50. ‘A New Hope’ by Geoff Smith
51. ‘The Rise of a Hero’ by Louise Simonson
52. ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ by Ryder Windham
53. ‘The Original Trilogy Stories’ by Glass, King, Rusu, Schaefer, Schmidt, Siglain
54. ‘The Power of the Dark Side’ by Benjamin Harper
55. ‘The Chewbacca Story’ by Benjamin Harper
56. ‘A Leader Named Leia’ by NA
57. ‘Battlefront II: Inferno Squad’ by Christie Golden
58. ‘Lea Charts Her Own Course’ by Liz Marsham
59. ‘Smuggler’s Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure’ by Greg Rucka
60. ‘Han and the Rebel Rescue’ by NA
61. ‘Chewie and the Courageous Kid’ by NA
62. ‘Heir to the Jedi’ by Kevin Hearne
63. ‘The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure’ by Jason Fry
64. ‘Luke and the Lost Jedi Temple’ Jason Fry
65. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Luke & Leia Adventure’ by Jason Fry
66. ‘Doctor Aphra’ by Sarah Kuhn
67. ‘R2-D2 and the Renegade Rescue’ by Meredith Rusu
68. ‘Battlefront: Twilight Company’ by Alexander Freed
69. ‘AT-AT Attack!’ by Calliope Glass
70. ‘Use the Force! by Michael Siglain
71. ‘Captured on Cloud City’ by Nate Millici
72. ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ by Geoff Smith
73. ‘Leia and the Great Island Escape’ by Jason Fry
74. ‘Rescue from Jabba’s Palace’ Michael Siglain
75. ‘Return of the Jedi: The Battle of Endor’ by Ella Patric
76. ‘Ewoks Join the Fight’ by Michael Siglain
77. ‘Return of the Jedi’ by Geof Smith
78. ‘Return of the Jedi: Beware of the Power of the Dark Side! by Tom Angleberger
79. ‘The Princess and the Scoundrel’ by Beth Revis
80. ‘Alphabet Squadron’ by Alexander Freed
81. ‘Aftermath’ by Chuck Wendig
82. ‘Shadow Fall’ By Alexander Freed
83. ‘Aftermath: Life Debt’ by Chuck Wendig
84. ‘Victory’s Price’ by Alexander Freed
85. ‘Aftermath: Empire’s End’ by Chuck Wendig
86. ‘Hunters: Battle for the Arena’ by Mark Oshiro

5. The New Republic Era

The Rebellion era follows the events that happened after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, wherein the Death Star was destroyed, and a full-on Rebellion against the Empire was now happening throughout the galaxy. After succeeding, the Rebels helped establish the New Republic to watch over the galaxy.

The New Republic reading order at a glance:

1. ‘Last Shot’ by Daniel Jose Older
2. ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian Junior Novel’ by Joe Schreiber
3. ‘The Mandalorian: This is the Way’ by Christopher Nichols
4. ‘The Mandalorian: A Clan of Two’ by Brooke Vitale
5. ‘The Mandalorian: Allies & Enemies’ by Brooke Vitale
6. ‘Poe Dameron: Free Fall’ by Alex Segura
7. ‘Shadow of the Sith’ by Adam Christopher
8. ‘Bloodline’ by Claudia Gray
9. ‘The Legends of Luke Skywalker’ by Ken Liu
10. ‘Before the Awakening’ by Greg Rucka
11. ‘C-350’s New Arm’ by Rebecca L. Schmidt
12. ‘Force Collector’ by Kevin Shinick
13. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Scavenger Mission’ by Cavan Scott
14. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Maz’s Castle Mission’ by Cavan Scott
15. ‘The New Spy’ By Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
16. ‘The Triple Dark’ By Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
17. ‘Yaeger’s Secret’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
18. ‘The Survivor’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau
19. ‘Join the Resistance’ by Ben Acker, Ben Blacker
20. ‘Join the Resistance: Escape from Vodran’ Ben Acker, Ben Blacker
21. ‘Phasma’ by Delilah S. Dawson
22. ‘Finn & The First Order’ by Elizabeth Schaefer
23. ‘Finn and Poe Team Up!’ by Nate Millici
24. ‘Rey Meets BB-8’ by Elizabeth Schaefer
25. ‘Finn & Rey Escape!’ by Michael Siglain
26. ‘Han & Chewie Return’ by Michael Siglain
27. ‘Chaos at the Castle’ by Nate Millici
28. ‘The Fight in the Forest’ by NA
29. ‘Lightsaber Rescue’ by NA
30. ‘Rolling with BB-8’ Benjamin Harper
31. ‘Rey to the Rescue’ by Lisa Stock
32. ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ by Alan Dean Foster
33. ‘The Force Awakens: Rey’s Story’ by Elizabeth Schaefer
34. ‘The Force Awakens: Finn’s Story’ by Elizabeth Schaefer
35. ‘BB-8 on the Run’ by Drew Daywalt
36. ‘Join the Resistance: Attack on the Starkiller Base’ by Ben Acker, Ben Blacker
37. ‘Forces of Destiny: The Rey Chronicles’ by NA
38. ‘The Last Jedi: Cobalt Squadron’ by Elizabeth Wein
39. ‘Rose and Paige Fight for the Resistance’ by Calliope Glass
40. ‘Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire’ by Delilah S. Dawson
41. ‘Captain Phasma’s Escape from Starkiller Base’ by Ivan Cohen
42. ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition’ by Jason Fry
43. ‘The Last Jedi: Rey’s Journey’ by Ella Patrick
44. ‘The Last Jedi: Rose and Finn’s Secret Mission’ by Ella Patrick
45. Chewie and the Porgs’ by Kevin Shinick
46. ‘Resistance Reborn’ by Rebecca Roanhorse
47. ‘C-350 Does NOT Like Sand! By Caitlin Kennedy
48. ‘R2-D2 is LOST!’ by Caitlin Kennedy
49. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Finn & Poe Adventure’ by Cavan Scott
50. ‘Spark of the Resistance’ by Justina Ireland
51. ‘Pirate’s Price’ by Lou Anders
52. ‘A Crash of Fate’ by Zoraida Cordova
53. ‘Elee & Me’ by Amy Ratcliffe
54. ‘Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker: Expanded Edition’ by Rae Carson

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