If You’re a Star Wars Fan, You Have to Read These 6 Books
We love films that are expansive, where lore exists beyond the screen. Star Wars is a prime example of this. While there is the film canon, there even more characters that exist and are developed within the various book series.
So, if you're a Star Wars fan, enrich your knowledge of the franchise by diving into them. Below, discover the must-read books, highlighting familiar and new characters.
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn
Beyond the film franchise, there are even more Star Wars characters that exist in the books. For example, Grand Admiral Thrawn was introduced in Timothy Zahn's '90s trilogy. Watch Luke Skywalker take down this Galactic Empire leader down and save the universe again.
Chaos Rising by Timothy Zahn
If you like Timothy Zahn's first book, check out his 2020 release, Chaos Rising. This prequel investigates who Admiral Thrawn was before the Empire—a military recruit with no title, thrown into the powerful Mitth family. And he's been put on a mission that will change everything.
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Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss by Steven Barnes
Honestly, the Skywalker saga didn't offer enough of Mace Windu. We only briefly knew him in the prequels. Thankfully, The Clone Wars series offers more content, and if you can't get enough of him, check out Steven Barnes' The Glass Abyss. This book will take you on adventure with the Jedi Master to fulfill Qui-Gon's dying wish on a remote planet.
Queen's Peril by E.K. Johnston
Like Mace Windu, we could have used more time with Padmé Amidala. Before she became the Queen of Naboo, the teenaged girl was known as Padmé Naberrie. In E.K. Johnston's Queen's Peril, you will uncover the exact sacrifices she had to make to become an influential and powerful ruler.
Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Woodring Stover
In our eyes, Revenge of the Sith is the most tumultuous Star Wars film as we watch Anakin Skywalker's descent into becoming Darth Vader. The book adaptation by Matthew Woodring Stover will dive deeper into the third episode. Yes, you will be equally on the edge of your seat as you were when you watched the film.
Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren by Charles Soule & Will Sliney
Kylo Ren—you either love or hate him. If you fit in the former category, you must read his book by Charles Soule and Will Sliney. At just 112 pages, this comic book will uncover why he decided to become the evil he was in the sequel trilogy. Goodbye Ben Solo, hello Kylo Ren.
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