This is a graphical list of Star Wars novels that have been published to date, excluding reference books and electronically published novels.
The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. The time line for the Star Wars books are indicated with BBY (Before Battle of Yavin in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope), and ABY (After Battle of Yavin).
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Sources: Wookieopedia and Wikipedia.
Old Galactic Republic Era (The Sith Era)
Lost Tribe of the Sith
  Precipice John Jackson Miller 5000 BBY |
  Skyborn John Jackson Miller 5000 BBY |
  Paragon John Jackson Miller 4985 BBY |
  Savior John Jackson Miller 4975 BBY |
  Purgatory John Jackson Miller 3960 BBY |
  Sentinel John Jackson Miller 3960 BBY |
  Pantheon John Jackson Miller 3000 BBY |
Secrets |
Pandemonium |
The Old Republic
  Revan Drew Karpyshyn 3950-3945 BBY |
  Deceived Paul S. Kemp 3653 BBY |
  Fatal Alliance Sean Williams 3653 BBY |
Red Harvest
  Red Harvest Joe Schreiber 3645 BBY |
Knight Errant
  Knight Errant John Jackson Miller 1032 BBY |
Darth Bane
  Darth Bane: Path of Destruction Drew Karpyshyn 1003-1000 BBY |
  Darth Bane: Rule of Two Drew Karpyshyn 1000 BBY-990 BBY |
  Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil Drew Karpyshyn 980 BBY |
Rise of the Empire Era
Darth Plagueis
  Darth Plagueis James Luceno 67 BBY |
Legacy of the Jedi
  Legacy of the Jedi Jude Watson 88.5 BBY – 21.5 BBY |
Jedi Apprentice
  The Rising Force Dave Wolverton 45 BBY |
  The Dark Rival Jude Watson 45 BBY |
  The Hidden Past Jude Watson 44 BBY |
  The Mark of the Crown Jude Watson 44 BBY |
  The Defenders of the Dead Jude Watson 44 BBY |
  The Uncertain Path Jude Watson 44 BBY |
  The Captive Temple Jude Watson 44 BBY |
  The Day of Reckoning Jude Watson 44 BBY |
  The Fight for Truth Jude Watson 43 BBY |
  The Shattered Peace Jude Watson 43 BBY |
  The Deadly Hunter Jude Watson 43 BBY |
  The Evil Experiment Jude Watson 43 BBY |
  The Dangerous Rescue Jude Watson 43 BBY |
  The Ties That Bind Jude Watson 41 BBY |
  The Death of Hope Jude Watson 41 BBY |
  The Call to Vengeance Jude Watson 41 BBY |
  The Only Witness Jude Watson 41 BBY |
  The Threat Within Jude Watson 40 BBY |
  Deceptions Jude Watson 41 BBY – 29 BBY |
  The Followers Jude Watson 40 BBY – 28 BBY |
The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi
  Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi Ryder Windham 44 BBY – 9 ABY |
Secrets of the Jedi
  Secrets of the Jedi Jude Watson 40 BBY – 21.5 BBY |
The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
  The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader Ryder Windham 39 BBY – 4 ABY |
Cloak of Deception
  Cloak of Deception James Luceno 32.5 BBY |
Darth Maul
  Darth Maul: Saboteur James Luceno 33 BBY |
  Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter Michael Reaves 32.5 BBY |
The Phantom Menace (Episode I)
  The Phantom Menace Terry Brooks 32 BBY |
  Star Wars Episode I: The Queen’s Amulet Julianne Balmain 32 BBY |
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  Journal: Queen Amidala Jude Watson 32 BBY |
  Journal: Anakin Skywalker Todd Strasser 32 BBY |
  Journal: Darth Maul Jude Watson 32 BBY |
Rogue Planet
  Star Wars: Rogue Planet Greg Bear 29 BBY |
Jedi Quest Series
  Path to Truth Jude Watson 28 BBY |
  The Way of the Apprentice Jude Watson 27 BBY |
  The Trail of the Jedi Jude Watson 27 BBY |
  The Dangerous Games Jude Watson 27 BBY |
  The Master of Disguise Jude Watson 27 BBY |
  The School of Fear Jude Watson 26 BBY |
  The Shadow Trap Jude Watson 25 BBY |
  The Moment of Truth Jude Watson 25 BBY |
  The Changing of the Guard Jude Watson 24 BBY |
  The False Peace Jude Watson 26 BBY |
  The Final Showdown Jude Watson 26 BBY |
Outbound Flight
  Outbound Flight Timothy Zahn 27 BBY |
The Approaching Storm
  The Approaching Storm Alan Dean Foster 22.5 BBY |
Attack of the Clones (Episode II)
  Attack of the Clones R.A. Salvatore 22 BBY |
Boba Fett Series
  The Fight to Survive Terry Bisson 22 BBY |
  Crossfire Terry Bisson 22 BBY |
  Maze Of Deception Elizabeth Hand 22 BBY |
  Hunted Elizabeth Hand 22 BBY |
  A New Threat Elizabeth Hand 19.5 BBY |
  Pursuit Elizabeth Hand 19.5 BBY |
Republic Commando Series
  Hard Contact Karen Traviss 22 BBY |
  Triple Zero Karen Traviss 21 BBY |
  True Colors Karen Traviss 21 BBY |
  Order 66 Karen Traviss 19 BBY |
  501st Karen Traviss 19 BBY |
Clone Wars Series
  Shatterpoint Matthew Stover 21.5 BBY |
  The Cestus Deception Steven Barnes 21 BBY |
  The Hive Steven Barnes 21 BBY |
  Medstar I: Battle Surgeons Michael Reaves & Steve Perry 20 BBY |
  Medstar II: Jedi Healer Michael Reaves & Steve Perry 20 BBY |
  Jedi Trial David Sherman & Dan Cragg 19.5 BBY |
  Yoda: Dark Rendezvous Sean Stewart 19.5 BBY |
The Clone Wars: Decide Your Destiny
  Tethan Battle Adventure Sue Behrent 22 BBY |
  Crisis on Coruscant Jonathan Green 22 BBY |
  The Lost Legion Tracey West 21 BBY |
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
  The Clone Wars Karen Traviss 21 BBY |
  Wild Space Karen Miller 21 BBY |
  No Prisoners Karen Traviss 21 BBY |
  Gambit: Stealth Karen Miller 21 BBY |
  Gambit: Siege Karen Miller 21 BBY |
Revenge of the Sith (Episode III)
  Labyrinth of Evil James Luceno 19 BBY |
  Revenge of the Sith Matthew Stover 19 BBY |
  Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader James Luceno 19 BBY |
Coruscant Nights
  Jedi Twilight Michael Reaves 19 BBY |
  Street of Shadows Michael Reaves 19 BBY |
  Patterns of Force Michael Reaves 19 BBY |
Last of The Jedi
  The Desperate Mission Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  Dark Warning Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  Underworld Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  Death on Naboo Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  A Tangled Web Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  Return of the Dark Side Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  Secret Weapon Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  Against the Empire Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  Master of Deception Jude Watson 18 BBY |
  Reckoning Jude Watson 18 BBY |
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A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker
  The Life of Luke Skywalker Ryder Windham 15 BBY – 4 ABY |
The Han Solo Trilogy
  The Paradise Snare A.C. Crispin 10 BBY |
  The Hutt Gambit A.C. Crispin 5 BBY – 4 BBY |
  Rebel Dawn A.C. Crispin 3 BBY – 0 BBY |
The Adventures of Lando Calrissian
  Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu L. Neil Smith 4 BBY |
  Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon L. Neil Smith 4 BBY |
  Lando Calrissian and the StarCave of ThonBoka L. Neil Smith 3 BBY |
The Force Unleashed
  The Force Unleashed Sean Williams 3 BBY – 2 BBY |
  The Force Unleashed II Sean Williams 1 BBY |
The Han Solo Adventures
  Han Solo At Star’s End | Han Solo’s Revenge | Han Solo and the Lost Legacy Brian Daley 2 BBY |
Shadow Games
  Shadow Games Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff 2 BBY |
Death Troopers
  Death Troopers Joe Schreiber 1 BBY |
Death Star
  Death Star Michael Reaves & Steve Perry 1 BBY – 0 BBY |
Dark Forces
  Soldier for the Empire William C. Dietz |
  Rebel Agent William C. Dietz |
  Jedi Knight William C. Dietz |
Rebellion Era
A New Hope (Episode IV)
  A New Hope Alan Dean Foster & George Lucas 0 BBY |
Hand of Judgement
  Allegiance Timothy Zahn 0.5 ABY |
  Choices of One Timothy Zahn 0.8 ABY |
Galaxy of Fear
  Eaten Alive John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  City of the Dead John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  Planet Plague John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  The Nightmare Machine John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  Ghost of the Jedi John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  Army of Terror John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  The Brain Spiders John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  The Swarm John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  Spore John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  The Doomsday Ship John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  Clones John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
  The Hunger John Whitman 0.5 ABY |
Star Wars Galaxies
  The Ruins of Dantooine Voronica Whitney-Robinson & Haden Blackman 1 ABY |
Splinter of the Mind’s Eye
  Splinter of the Mind’s Eye Alan Dean Foster 2 ABY |
Rebel Force
  Target Alex Wheeler 2 ABY |
  Hostage Alex Wheeler 2 ABY |
  Renegade Alex Wheeler 2 ABY |
  Firefight Alex Wheeler 2 ABY |
  Trapped Alex Wheeler 2 ABY |
  Uprising Alex Wheeler 2 ABY |
The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V)
  The Empire Strikes Back Donald F. Glut 3 ABY |
Shadows of The Empire
  Shadows of the Empire Steve Perry 3.5 ABY |
Return of the Jedi
  Return of the Jedi James Kahn 4 ABY |
The Bounty Hunter Wars
  The Mandalorian Armor K.W. Jeter 4 ABY |
  Slave Ship K.W. Jeter 4 ABY |
  Hard Merchandise K.W. Jeter 4 ABY |
The Truce at Bakura
  The Truce at Bakura Kathy Tyers 4 ABY |
New Republic Era
Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor
  Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor Matthew Stover 5.5 ABY |
X-wing Series
  Rogue Squadron Michael Stackpole 6.5 ABY |
  Wedge’s Gamble Michael Stackpole 6.5 ABY |
  The Krytos Trap Michael Stackpole 7 ABY |
  The Bacta War Michael Stackpole 7 ABY |
  Wraith Squadron Aaron Allston 7 ABY |
  Iron Fist Aaron Allston 7.5 ABY |
  Solo Command Aaron Allston 7.5 ABY |
  Isard’s Revenge Michael Stackpole 9 ABY |
  Starfighters of Adumar Aaron Allston 12 ABY – 13 ABY |
  Mercy Kill Aaron Allston 44 ABY (Coming Aug 2012) |
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The Courtship of Princess Leia
  The Courtship of Princess Leia Dave Wolverton 8 ABY |
A Forest Apart
  A Forest Apart Troy Denning 8 ABY |
Tatooine Ghost
  Tatooine Ghost Troy Denning 8 ABY |
The Thrawn Trilogy
  Heir to the Empire Timothy Zahn 9 ABY |
  Dark Force Rising Timothy Zahn 9 ABY |
  The Last Command Timothy Zahn 9 ABY |
The Jedi Academy Trilogy
  Jedi Search Kevin J. Anderson 11 ABY |
  Dark Apprentice Kevin J. Anderson 11 ABY |
  Champions of the Force Kevin J. Anderson 11 ABY |
I, Jedi
  I, Jedi Michael Stackpole 11 ABY |
Callista Trilogy
  Children of the Jedi Barbara Hambly 12 ABY – 13 ABY |
  Darksaber Kevin J. Anderson 12 ABY – 13 ABY |
  Planet of Twilight Barbara Hambly 12 ABY – 13 ABY |
The Crystal Star
  The Crystal Star Vonda McIntyre 14 ABY |
The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy
  Before the Storm Michael P. Kube-McDowell 16 ABY |
  Shield of Lies Michael P. Kube-McDowell 16 ABY |
  Tyrant’s Test Michael P. Kube-McDowell 16 ABY |
The New Rebellion
  The New Rebellion Kristine Rusch 17 ABY |
The Corellian Trilogy
  Ambush at Corellia Roger MacBride Allen 18 ABY |
  Assault at Selonia Roger MacBride Allen 18 ABY |
  Showdown at Centerpoint Roger MacBride Allen 18 ABY |
Scourge
  Scourge Jeff Grubb 19 ABY (Coming Apr 2012) |
The Hand of Thrawn Duology
  Specter of the Past Timothy Zahn 19 ABY |
  Vision of the Future Timothy Zahn 19 ABY |
Survivor’s Quest
  Survivor’s Quest (with Fool’s Bargain) Timothy Zahn 22 ABY |
Junior Jedi Knights Series
  The Golden Globe Nancy Richardson 22 ABY |
  Lyric’s World Nancy Richardson 22 ABY |
  Promises Nancy Richardson 22 ABY |
  Anakin’s Quest Rebecca Moesta 22 ABY |
  Vader’s Fortress Rebecca Moesta 22 ABY |
  Kenobi’s Blade Rebecca Moesta 22 ABY |
Young Jedi Knights Series
  Heirs of the Force Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  The Shadow Academy Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  The Lost Ones Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Lightsabers Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Darkest Knight Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Jedi Under Siege Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Shards of Alderaan Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Diversity Alliance Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Delusions of Grandeur Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Jedi Bounty Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  The Emperor’s Plague Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Return to Ord Mantell Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Trouble on Cloud City Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Crisis at Crystal Reef Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 23 ABY – 24 ABY |
  Jedi Sunrise Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta 25 ABY |
New Jedi Order Era
A Practical Man
  A Practical Man Karen Traviss 25 ABY |
The New Jedi Order
  Vector Prime R.A. Salvatore 25 ABY |
  Dark Tide I: Onslaught Michael Stackpole 25 ABY |
  Dark Tide II: Ruin Michael Stackpole 25 ABY |
  Agents of Chaos I: Hero’s Trial James Luceno 25 ABY |
  Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse James Luceno 25 ABY |
  Balance Point Kathy Tyers 26 ABY |
  Recovery Troy Denning 26 ABY |
  Edge of Victory I: Conquest Greg Keyes 26 ABY |
  Edge of Victory II: Rebirth Greg Keyes 27 ABY |
  Star by Star Troy Denning 27 ABY |
  Dark Journey Elaine Cunningham 27 ABY |
  Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream Aaron Allston 27 ABY |
  Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand Aaron Allston 27 ABY |
  Traitor Matthew Stover 27 ABY |
  Destiny’s Way Walter Jon Williams 28 ABY |
  Ylesia Walter Jon Williams 28 ABY |
  Force Heretic I: Remnant Sean Williams & Shane Dix 28 ABY |
  Force Heretic II: Refugee Sean Williams & Shane Dix 28 ABY |
  Force Heretic III: Reunion Sean Williams & Shane Dix 28 ABY |
  The Final Prophecy Greg Keyes 28 ABY |
  The Unifying Force James Luceno 29 ABY |
The Dark Nest Trilogy
  The Joiner King Troy Denning 35 ABY |
  The Unseen Queen Troy Denning 36 ABY |
  The Swarm War Troy Denning 36 ABY |
Legacy Era
Legacy of the Force
  Betrayal Aaron Allston 40 ABY |
  Bloodlines Karen Traviss 40 ABY |
  Tempest Troy Denning 40 ABY |
  Exile Aaron Allston 40 ABY |
  Sacrifice Karen Traviss 40 ABY |
  Inferno Troy Denning 40 ABY |
  Fury Aaron Allston 40 ABY |
 Revelation Karen Traviss 40 ABY |
 Invincible Troy Denning 41 ABY |
Crosscurrent
  Crosscurrent Paul S. Kemp 41 ABY |
  Riptide Paul S. Kemp 41 ABY |
Millennium Falcon
  Millennium Falcon James Luceno 43 ABY |
Fate of the Jedi
  Outcast Aaron Allston 43.5 ABY |
  Omen Christie Golden 43.5 ABY |
  Abyss Troy Denning 43.5 ABY |
  Backlash Aaron Allston 44 ABY |
  Allies Christie Golden 44 ABY |
  Vortex Troy Denning 44 ABY |
  Conviction Aaron Allston 44.5 ABY |
  Ascension Christie Golden 44.5 ABY |
  Apocalypse Troy Denning 44.5 ABY |
Short Stories
  Tales from Mos Eisley Cantina Kevin J Anderson 0 ABY – 3 ABY |
  Tales of the Bounty Hunters Kevin J Anderson 3 ABY |
  Tales from Jabba’s Palace Kevin J Anderson 4 ABY |
  Tales from the Empire Peter Schweighofer 4 ABY |
  Tales from the New Republic Peter Schweighofer and Craig Carey 4 ABY |
Done!
I’ve only read half of the 250+ books. How many of these Star Wars novels have you read?
Please share in the comments.
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Originally published at Adino Online. Links are welcome.
March 22, 2010 at 10:36
Wow @_@ nice list
Adino: Thanks!
March 22, 2010 at 17:32
are there really THAT many books in the star wars series???
this must truly be a product of a very fertile imagination!
Adino: Yes, and more are on the way!
May 31, 2010 at 08:09
So as more of the books get released will you be upgrading your list?
Adino: Yes, I will. In fact, I think this list is due for another update!
September 21, 2010 at 16:03
great list. although i think you’ve left out a couple of ebooks, especially for the NJO series.
already have & read most of them, except for the ones dubbed under the young adult or young reader category.
Adino: Wow it’s amazing that you’ve almost owned and read them all!
I had to leave out some e-books because I couldn’t find a picture of the cover, which is why the list concentrates on novels only
November 5, 2010 at 04:32
Wow…I’ve read 106 of them…not many of the prequel ones, and I haven’t read the newest(chronologically) having left off with the Legacy series…
Adino: That’s a considerable achievement!
November 10, 2010 at 09:54
I’ve read 102+ of these… great list!!! I’m currently reading Survivor’s Quest for the 7th time.
Seriously, great list here. C:
Adino: Wow Emma you are a true Star Wars fan!
December 3, 2010 at 08:21
I have read every book on this list including all the ones not on this list the ebooks, roleplaying game guides, crosssections ect. and am reading most of them again for the third time
Adino: Wow, I don’t think anyone here has ever read all of them. Congratulations!
January 6, 2011 at 05:55
I have read 107 books so far and am in progress of one now. I just finished reading the newest fate of the jedi book and can’t wait for the next one.I have everything from the truce of bakura and on. I have read some prequel stuff and all the movies novels.
Adino: 107 is impressive! I’ve only read Abyss from the Fate of the Jedi series… waiting for my library to be stocked with the newer books.
March 22, 2011 at 08:28
Have read most of the novels. Any plans to include graphic novels on the list?
Adino: Wow that’s impressive! Thanks for the suggestion… maybe graphic novels will be a future enhancement
May 13, 2011 at 09:31
wow this is the best site i have found with the star wars noble timeline great job, wish there would be a way to donate to the site but think it would be illegal with the lucasart but not sure. hey i was wondering i want to read all the books before the old republic and to the end of the old republic so i can know up to date what is going on when star wars the old republic launches i have finished the darth bane series, now i am looking for new books can u help me out with a list and where can i find these classics thanks
Adino: Thanks! I’m not sure where we can find some of the classics. I would try used bookstores and online bookstores.
May 21, 2011 at 23:16
Wow very nice list Adino but isn’t it time for an update? I notice there’s quite missing novels like knight errant, red harvest & others but these are the one already release.
Anyway nice list Adino, I could use these for my book hunting & your link to the amazon & read review is a nice idea!
Adino: Thanks! I’ll find some time to update this list soon.
September 13, 2011 at 03:14
I have read almost anything that Happens after a New Hope, Starting at Splinter of the Minds Eye and up. Anything book related to the sequel trilogy never really got me that interested. Cannot wait for Apocalypse to come out next year!
Adino: I can’t wait too Aaron!
November 28, 2011 at 11:13
56 !! Only 56 in present company. I started with NJO. Didnt expect to catch up, but I have. I am now awaiting Appocalypse; thank you Troy Denning in advance. I do not intend to read every SW novel, but I do back track to books that became important. [SPOILER ALERT] Who knew the Kiliks would play a role in The Fate of the Jedi finale. I prefer to read crono style, but I don’t mind going back to the Old Republic & Darth Bane for explaination & foundation in Force philosophy either. The most facinating part to me is the discovery and understanding of the Force & how it can be used.
Adino: 56 is not bad, you have plenty of time to catch up!
January 4, 2012 at 00:44
Thank you for posting this. Very, very useful.
Probably I missed it, but I believe this one’s missing form the list:
Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
by James Luceno
Publishing date: January 10, 2012
Thanks again!
Adino: Thanks for the heads up! I will be doing another update on this post by the end of this month.