All 197 ‘Star Wars’ Canon Books in Chronological Order (Sorted by Eras)

Star Wars has a pretty massive cinematic world; between 9 movies and several live-action series, there is plenty of content to cover, and only so much can be told on the screen. This is why Star Wars lore has been slowly expanding over the last decade to include canon books written by multiple authors covering hundreds of years of in-universe timeline. Naturally, much of the older Star Wars content now belongs in the “Legends’ portions. Those are stories that are either confirmed not to be canon or have the potential to become canon, but their status is currently unknown.

This is why we decided to sort all canon works, and some questionable canon works in this ultimate Star Wars reading order. This will be especially useful if you’re just starting out with the franchise and you’re feeling too overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content.

How many eras do Star Wars canon books cover?

Now, this is an interesting question. As you know by now, Star Wars doesn’t follow our universe’s chronology and has its own separate system of timekeeping. One major event that is used for navigating around the Star Wars chronology is the Destruction of Death Star, which took place during the Battle of Yavin and marked the killing blow for the empire. The Battle of Yavin is “year zero.” The events that took place BEFORE the Battle of Yavin are marked as BBY and the events that took place are marked as ABY.

There are several eras that we need to take into account when sorting books by chronological order, and here’s a short overview with more detailed descriptions being provided further in this guide:

1. The High Republic Era (500 BBY to 100 BBY)
2. The Republic Era (100 BBY to 19 BBY)
3. Imperial Era (19 BBY to 5 ABY)
4. New Republic Era (5 ABY to 34 ABY)

Now for the complete guide, read on.

All Star Wars High Republic Era Books in chronological order

The High Republic Era is often described as a period of blessed peace and the sudden expansion of the Galactic Republic, and it’s also conveniently the time during which the Jedi order was at its most celebrated and the highest. The Jedi order accumulated much of its reputation during the period of the High Republic, and it’s also the longest period that the books cover, lasting 400 years in total, spanning 500 BBY to 100 BBY. During this Era, the Sith were thought to be extinct, and it was that overconfidence that made the High Republic eventually fall and what made Jedi too sure of their abilities and too comfortable in their status. The canon books following the High Republic Era are as follows:

1. ‘The High Republic: Convergence’ by Zoraida Córdova (382 BBY)
2. ‘Quest for the Hidden City’ by George Mann (382 BBY)
3. ‘Path of Deceit’ by Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland (382 BBY)
4. ‘The Battle of Jedha’ by George Mann (382 BBY)
5. ‘Path of Vengeance’ by Cavan Scott (382 BBY)
6. ‘Cataclysm’ by Lydia Kang (382 BBY)
7. ‘Quest for Planet X’ By Tessa Gratton (382 BBY)
8. ‘Jedi Brave in Every Way’ by Charles Soule, Rosemary Soule (Exact year unknown)
9. ‘Into the Dark’ by Claudia Gray (232 BBY)
10. ‘Light of the Jedi‘ by Charles Soule (232 BBY)
11. ‘The Great Jedi Rescue’ by Cavan Scott (232 BBY)
12. ‘A Test of Courage’ by Justina Ireland (232 BBY)
13. ‘The Rising Storm’ by Cavan Scott (231 BBY)
14. ‘Race to Crashpoint Tower‘ by Daniel Jose Older (231 BBY)
15. ‘Out of the Shadows’ by Justina Ireland (231 BBY)
16. ‘Tempest Runner’ by Cavan Scott (231 BBY)
17. ‘Mission to Disaster’ by Justina Ireland (230 BBY)
18. ‘Midnight Horizon’ by Daniel Jose Older (230 BBY)
19. ‘The Fallen Star’ by Claudia Gray (230 BBY)
20. ‘The Eye of Darkness’ by George Mann (229 BBY)

There are numerous books scheduled to be released in 2024 that will cover more years of High Republic, such as ‘Defy the Storm’ and ‘Escape from Valo’. Don’t worry, however, as we will update this guide as soon as the new material is released along with proper years.

All Star Wars Republic Era Books in chronological order

The Republic Era was a period where the Republic’s influence started to wane somewhat, and its corruption and bad decisions were brought under the spotlight. It covered years between 100 BBY and 19 BBY and culminated with the rise of Sheev Palpatine and the Galactic Empire. Republic Era included notable events such as the Separatists Crisis, Clone Wars, and Order 66, which completely decimated the Jedi Order. During this period, some of the most notable Jedi fell to the Dark Side as the answer to the Republic’s corruption. The canon books following the Republic Era are as follows:

1. ‘Padawan’ by Kiersten White (41 BBY)
2. Master & Apprentice’ By Claudia Gray (40 BBY)
3. ‘Size Matters Not’ by John Jackson Miller (32 BBY)
4. ‘Darth Maul and the Rathtars’ by Steve Behling (32 BBY)
5. ‘Queen’s Peril’ by E.K. Johnston (32 BBY)
6. ‘The Phantom Menace’ by Courtney Carbone (32 BBY)
7. ‘The Prequel Trilogy Stories’ by Elizabeth Schaefer (32 BBY)
8. ‘The Skywalker Saga’ by Delilah S. Dawson (32 -34 BBY)
9. ‘Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures’ by Meredith Rusu (32 – 35 BBY)
10. ‘A Jedi’s Control’ by E.K. Johnston (29 BBY)
11. ‘Queen’s Shadow’ by E.K. Johnston (28 BBY)
12. ‘Choose Your Destiny: An Obi-Wan & Anakin Adventure’ by Cavan Scott (Exact Year Unknown)
13. ‘Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade’ by Delilah S. Dawson (Exact Year Unknown)
14. ‘Attack of the Clones’ by Geoff Smith (22 BBY)
15. ‘Queen’s Hope’ E.K. Johnston (22 BBY)
16. ‘Brotherhood’ By Mike Chen (After the First Battle of Geonosis)
17. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Clone Trooper Mission’ by Cavan Scott (Exact Year Unknown)
18. ‘Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel’ by James Luceno (21-17 BBY)
19. ‘Forces of Destiny: Daring Adventures: Volume 1’ by Emma Carlson Berne (21 BBY – 34 ABY)
20. ‘Forces of Destiny: Daring Adventures: Volume 2’ by Emma Carlson Berne (21 BBY – 3 ABY)
21. ‘Thrawn Ascendacy: Chaos Rising’ by Timothy Zahn (19 BBY)
22. ‘Dark Disciple’ by Christine Golden (19 BBY)
23. ‘Revenge of the Sith’ by Geof Smith (19 BBY)
24. ‘Darth Vader and the Weapon of a Sith’ by Ivan Cohen (19 BBY)
25. ‘Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good’ by Timothy Zahn (18 BBY)
26. ‘Thrawn Ascendacy: Lesser Evil’ Timothy Zahn (18 BBY)

All Star Wars Imperial Era Books in chronological order

The Imperial Era is by far the darkest part of the Star Wars timeline. It’s been mostly marked by the catastrophic reign of the Empire and the proclamation of the Palpatine’s New Order. The Sith, led by Emperor Palpatine, rose to power with a plan to exterminate the Jedi and establish the Empire. The Great Jedi Purge ensued, leaving Luke Skywalker as the last Jedi. Palpatine’s reign ended with his death at the hands of Darth Vader, who sacrificed himself to save his son. The Alliance became the New Republic and defeated the Empire at the Battle of Jakku. The Imperial Era covered a period between 19BBY – 5 ABY. The canon books following the Imperial Era are as follows:

1. ‘Ahsoka’ by E.K. Johnston (18 BBY)
2. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Smuggler Mission’ by Cavan Scott (Exact Year Unknown)
3. Choose Your Destiny: An Escape Mission’ by Cavan Scott (Exact Year Unknown)
4. ‘Thrawn’ by Timothy zahn (15-2 BBY)
5. ‘Lords of the Sith’ by Paul S. Kemp (14 BBY)
6. ‘Tarkin’ by James Luceno (14 BBY)
7. ‘Most Wanted’ by Rae Carson (13 BBY)
8. ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition’ by Mur Lafferty (13-10 BBY)
9. ‘Rebel Rising’ By Beth Revis (13-0 BBY)
10. ‘Crimson Climb’ by E.K. Johnston (13-12 BBY)
11. ‘A New Dawn’ by John Jackson Miller (11 BBY)
12. ‘Jedi: Battle Scars’ by Sam Maggs (12-11 BBY)
13. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Podracer Mission’ by Cavan Scott (Exact Year Unknown)
14. ‘Lost Stars’ by Clauidy Gray (6 BBY – 5 ABY)
15. ‘Servants of the Empire: Edge of the Galaxy’ by Jason Fry (6-5 BBY)
16. ‘Rise of the Rebels’ by Michael Kogge (5 BBY)
17. ‘Ezra’s Gamble’ by Ryder Windham (5 BBY)
18. ‘The Rebellion Begins’ Michael Kogge (5 BBY)
19. ‘Droids in Distress’ by Michael Kogge (5 BBY)
20. ‘The Secret Jedi: The Adventures of Kanan Jarrus: Rebel Leader’ by Benjamin Harper (5 BBY)
21. ‘TIE Fighter Trouble’ by Brooke Vitale (5 BBY)
22. ‘The Inquisitor’s Trap’ by Meredith Rusu (5 BBY)
23. ‘Servants of the Empire: Rebel in the Ranks’ by Jason Fry (5 BBY)
24. ‘Hera’s Phantom Flight’ by Elizabeth Schaefer (5 BBY)
25. ‘Ezra’s Duel With Danger’ By Michael Kogge (5 BBY)
26. ‘Kanan’s Jedi Training’ by Elizabeth Schaefer (4 BBY)
27. ‘Always Bet on Chopper’ by Meredith Rusu (4 BBY)
28. ‘Servants of the Empire: The Imperial Justice’ by Jason Fry (4 BBY)
29. ‘Servants of the Empire: The Secret Academy’ by Jason Fry (4 BBY)
30. ‘Battle to the End’ Michael Kogge (4 BBY)
31. ‘Trapped’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau (4 BBY)
32. ‘A New Ally’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau (4 BBY)
33. ‘Ezra’s Choice’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau (4 BBY)
34. ‘The Future of the Force’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau (4 BBY)
35. ‘Leia, Princess of Alderaan’ by Claudia Gray (3 BBY)
36. ‘Ezra’s Quest’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau (3 BBY)
37. ‘Back to Basics’ by Vanessa Rubio-Barreau (3 BBY)
38. ‘Forces of Destiny: The Leia Chronicles’ by N/A (Exact Year Unknown)
39. ‘Thrawn: Alliances’ by Timothy Zahn (Exact Year Unknown)
40. ‘Thrawn: Treason’ by Timothy Zahn (1 BBY)
41. ‘The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear!’ by Tom Angleberger (Exact Year Unknown)
42. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure’ by Cavan Scott (Exact Year Unknown)
43. ‘Guardian of the Whills’ by Greg Rucka (0 BBY)
44. ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ By Alexander Freed (0 BBY)
45. ‘Bounty Hunt’ by Katrina Pallant (0 BBY)
46. ‘Escape From Darth Vader’ by Michael Siglain (0 BBY)
47. ‘Trouble on Tatooine’ by NA (0 BBY)
48. ‘Trapped in the Death Star’ by NA (0 BBY)
49. ‘Death Star Battle’ by NA (0 BBY)
50. ‘A New Hope’ by Geoff Smith (0 BBY)
51. ‘The Rise of a Hero’ by Louise Simonson (0 BBY – 0 ABY)
52. ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ by Ryder Windham (0 BBY – 0 ABY)
53. ‘The Original Trilogy Stories’ by Glass, King, Rusu, Schaefer, Schmidt, Siglain (0 BBY – 4 ABY)
54. ‘The Power of the Dark Side’ by Benjamin Harper (0 BBY – 4 ABY)
55. ‘The Chewbacca Story’ by Benjamin Harper (0 BBY – 34 ABY)
56. ‘A Leader Named Leia’ by NA (0 BBY – 34 ABY)
57. ‘Battlefront II: Inferno Squad’ by Christie Golden (0 BBY – 0 ABY)
58. ‘Lea Charts Her Own Course’ by Liz Marsham (0 ABY)
59. ‘Smuggler’s Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure’ by Greg Rucka (0 ABY)
60. ‘Han and the Rebel Rescue’ by NA (0 ABY)
61. ‘Chewie and the Courageous Kid’ by NA (0 ABY)
62. ‘Heir to the Jedi’ by Kevin Hearne (0 ABY)
63. ‘The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure’ by Jason Fry (0 ABY)
64. ‘Luke and the Lost Jedi Temple’ Jason Fry (0 ABY)
65. ‘Choose Your Destiny: A Luke & Leia Adventure’ by Jason Fry (Exact Year Unknown)
66. ‘Doctor Aphra’ by Sarah Kuhn (Exact Year Unknown)
67. ‘R2-D2 and the Renegade Rescue’ by Meredith Rusu (0 ABY)
68. ‘Battlefront: Twilight Company’ by Alexander Freed (3 ABY)
69. ‘AT-AT Attack!’ by Calliope Glass (3 ABY)
70. ‘Use the Force! by Michael Siglain (3 ABY)
71. ‘Captured on Cloud City’ by Nate Millici (3 ABY)
72. ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ by Geoff Smith (3 ABY)
73. ‘Leia and the Great Island Escape’ by Jason Fry (4 ABY)
74. ‘Rescue from Jabba’s Palace’ Michael Siglain (4 ABY)
75. ‘Return of the Jedi: The Battle of Endor’ by Ella Patric (4 ABY)
76. ‘Ewoks Join the Fight’ by Michael Siglain (4 ABY)
77. ‘Return of the Jedi’ by Geof Smith (4 ABY)
78. ‘Return of the Jedi: Beware of the Power of the Dark Side! by Tom Angleberger (4 ABY)
79. ‘The Princess and the Scoundrel’ by Beth Revis (4 ABY)
80. ‘Alphabet Squadron’ by Alexander Freed (4 ABY)
81. ‘Aftermath’ by Chuck Wendig (4 ABY)
82. ‘Shadow Fall’ By Alexander Freed (5 ABY)
83. ‘Aftermath: Life Debt’ by Chuck Wendig (5 ABY)
84. ‘Victory’s Price’ by Alexander Freed (5 ABY)
85. ‘Aftermath: Empire’s End’ by Chuck Wendig (5 ABY)
86. ‘Hunters: Battle for the Arena’ by Mark Oshiro (Exact Year Unknown)

All Star Wars New Republic Books in chronological order

The New Republic Era is the latest period in the Star Wars timeline. It followed the fall of the Galactic Empire and spanned 5 ABY – 34 ABY. It’s been marked by the rise and rule of the democratic New Republic. Still, the same old scenario and fragmentation of the Republic started happening again, which led to the rise of the First Order. The canon books following the New Republic Era are as follows:

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

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