Are you a Star Wars enthusiast who's wondering about the order of Disney era books in the galaxy's most expansive saga? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will take you through the Disney Star Wars canon, exploring the books set after the events of "Return of the Jedi". From the aftermath of the Battle of Endor to the resurgence of the First Order, we'll delve into the adventures of both familiar and new characters.
Before we embark on this galactic journey, it's important to note that Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 led to a reboot of the Expanded Universe, now known as "Legends". The following books are part of the new canon and are arranged in chronological order, based on the in-universe events they cover.
The New Republic Era
In the aftermath of the Empire's defeat, the Rebel Alliance transitions into the New Republic, aiming to rebuild and unite the galaxy. This era sees the rise of powerful Sith and theformation of new alliances.
The New Republic Era is kicked off by "Star Wars: Aftermath" trilogy, set before and during "The Force Awakens".
Star Wars: Aftermath Trilogy
"Aftermath" (2015) begins at the battle of Endor, following the remnants of the Empire as they flee the second Death Star's destruction. The sequel, "Life Deg describió shortly after the Battle of Jakku and the Hosnian Cataclysm. The final installment, "Empire's End" (2017), leads up to the formation of the First Order.
Side story "Phasma" (2017) tells the tale of Captain Phasma, a officer in the First Order, chronicling her origins and rise to power.
From a Certain Point of View
This collection (2017) of forty stories offers unique perspectives on the original trilogy's iconic moments, told by a mix of authors, including characters from diverse backgrounds.
Another notable work is "Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel" (2016), which reveals the origins of the Death Star and introduces key players in the "Rogue One" film.
The Force Awakens to The Last Jedi
This era focuses on the emergence of the Resistance and the new generation of heroes. The story unfolds across several novels, comics, and junior fiction titles.
The Journey to The Force Awakens
Kicking off the new era, the young adult novel "Before the Awakening" (2015) explores the events leading up to "The Force Awakens". This is followed by "Lost Stars" (2015), a dual-narrative story of young lovers caught up in the events of the original trilogy.
Join Rey, Finn, Poe, and other heroes in the "The Force Awakens" novelization (2015) and the sequel's junior adventure novel, "Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure" (2017).
The Last Jedi Era
The highly anticipated sequel's story is expanded upon in the novelization "The Last Jedi" (2017) and the junior novel "The Elite's Master Plan" (2017). Meanwhile, the middle-grade twin tale "Poe Dameron: Baron Adventures" (2017) delves further into the Resistance hero's past.
In anticipation of "The Rise of Skywalker", several tie-in novels and comics further flesh out the story of the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. Notable titles include the adult novel "Thrive" (2019), young adult novel "Resistance Reborn" (2019), and junior novel "Smuggler's Run" (2019).
As we bring our voyage through Disney's Star Wars books to a close, it's clear that there's a wealth of material to explore in this expanded universe. Dive into these captivating stories, and you'll find yourself drawn deeper into the mesmerizing world of Star Wars than ever before. May the Force be with you, fellow readers, as you embark on your own galactic adventures!