Without a doubt one of the best properties for entertainment in the contemporary era, the Star Wars For than fifty years, universe has been transporting fans on adventures beyond a galaxy far, far away. This fiction mainstay, which appeals to both young and old, sci-fi aficionados and newcomers, has some of the greatest Star Wars book series for novices.It should come as no surprise that even the most devoted fans find the 400+ items in the Star Wars book collection to be an overwhelming mountain of narrative. Here's yours self, a thirty-year veteran of the Star Wars fandom who has meticulously compiled this ultimate reading list of the greatest Star Wars book series for newcomers by using my general grasp of the franchise's history.The Arc Bane TrilogyWith the Darth Bane Trilogy, best-selling novelist Drew Karpyshyn wrote a masterwork on the Sith of the Old Republic. Indulging in the dark side, Bane reinforces the Sith with the well-known Rule of Two, which states that "two there should be; no more, no less." While one will aspire for power, the other will embrace it. Bane's drastic change in Sith doctrine gave the Sith the ability to avoid extinction and plan their retaliation against the Jedi.Bane combines action, mystery, and lore-building in equal measure to give the reader a little bit of everything. You want to support Darth Bane because of his hunt for ancient Sith holocrons, his lethal bond with his student, Darth Zannah, or his captivating presence."Ronin: A Visions Novel"
Unquestionably one of the most distinctive novels taking place in a distant galaxy,
Ronin: A Novel of Visions by Emma Mieko The title character Ronin and his role in influencing the histories of the Jedi and Sith are portrayed in Candon, an excellent book for beginners. Adapting this thought-provoking read from the
Star Wars Visions short 'The Duel,' Candon creates a mystery parallel reality story that is ideally situated in medieval Japan, complete with intriguing characters and an esoteric interpretation of the Force.Having earned a spot on this list due to its very creative portrayal of the origins of Jedi and Sith,
Ronin demonstrates that
Star Wars The stories and topics of its world are as varied as the animals. This tale demonstrates the possibilities that alternative reality storytelling in
Star Wars literature offers. I personally want to see more Future offers akin to Ronin.
Darth Plagueis
Beginners are given an unforgettable origin narrative on the Sith in James Luceno's
Darth Plagueis, which is notably mentioned in
Episode III's
.Scene from "The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis". Readers see Plagueis assume the position of Master and shape an aspirant politician into the Grand Plan's executor in this scene.
Darth Plagueis establishes its value by delving into a number of intriguing Star Wars facets, from the ominous Sith schemes to the grand Galactic Senate floor.Luceno masterfully illustrates how Plagueis's obsession with dominating midi-chlorians—the rumored genetic markers of Force-sensitive individuals—leads to his downfall. In addition to his striking portrayal of Sheev Palpatine's untimely descent into darkness and the struggle to uphold the Rule of Two,
Darth Plagueis is still a must-read for anyone new to
Star Wars.
Republic Commando Series of Star Wars
Originally intended to be a book series tied to the cult hit tactical first-person shooter
The nostalgic Republic Commando series, Star Wars: Republic Commando, takes fans back to the Clone Wars/Rise of the Empire period of
Star Wars. Taking inspiration from one of the best
Star Wars games ever made, the
Commando novels had to convey the 'in-the-trenches' atmosphere of the game, and they succeeded admirably.The
Commando series, written by science fiction author Karen Traviss, centers on Omega Squad, a renegade squad of clone warriors who band together to fight back against raging intergalactic violence. Traviss skillfully conveys the feeling of brothers fighting as military boots on the ground that made the
Commando game so memorable for
Star Wars fans.
The Dark Lord Trilogy of Star Wars
Undoubtedly, no
Star Wars beginning reading list would be complete without include one of the most recognizable villains in literary fiction—Darth Vader. Presenting the
Dark Lord Trilogy, an excellent three-book series that centers on pivotal points in Anakin Skywalker's life before to, during, and after the events of Episode III. The end product is a trilogy that immerses readers in the most crucial moments of Anakin's descent into evil and metamorphosis into a Dark Lord of the Sith. It is jam-packed with perceptive reading about the Chosen One.As writers of this
genre-spanning sci-fi icon, James Luceno and Matt Stover undoubtedly done their research, skillfully capturing the dueling self-doubt blazing inside Vader as he wrestles with his role in founding the Galactic Empire. Consequently, when Vader assumes his position as the Emperor's right hand and embarks on his mission to spread his idea of peace across the galaxy, his inner turmoil will come to the fore.The Han Solo Trilogy
The
Han Solo Trilogy is a charming origin narrative on the galaxy's favorite scruffy nerf-herder. It provides a comprehensive history on Han Solo, describing the years and events leading up to his introduction in
Episode IV. First published in 1998,
The Paradise Snare is the first book in the trilogy and sets the stage for an excellent story that follows Solo from his humble origins as a street urchin on Corellia to his famous Kessel run and all the insane shenanigans in between.Even if the Force users in
Star Wars become the most well-known, the most fascinating storylines include regular men, women, humans, and aliens. Before the original trilogy, A.C. Crispin provides readers with a personal look at Han, revealing details about his past romantic relationships, his time spent as an Imperial, how he obtained the Millennium Falcon, and his long bond with Chewbacca, the Wookie. This intimate look at Han is considered to be one of the greatest. Beginning book series for
Star Wars.
Star Wars: Kylo Ren's Ascent
With a focus on the trilogy of sequels,
The Rise of Kylo Ren is required reading about the First Order's future Supreme Leader. For lovers of
Star Wars, Charles Soule crafts a timeless origin story that deftly narrates the events leading up to Ben Solo's turn to the dark side and Kylo Ren's ascent.Fans were able to relate to Kylo Ren's issues with his ancestry, which were easily the most complex of the second trilogy. It's significant that Soule depicts this palpable struggle by immersing readers in Ben's mind and skillfully illuminating the opposing forces of good and evil that are at battle inside.
Rise is a powerful example of Kylo Ren's ascent from the ashes and his acceptance of his own fate.
The Jedi's Light
Highlighting the most recent series of
Star Wars, Charles Soule's
Light of the Jedi takes readers back to a brighter period in the galaxy as the High Republic embarks on a new era of growth and invention in an effort to spread its light to the farthest corners of the cosmos. In 2021,
Light proves itself worthy of its nomination for the
Goodreads Choice Award , introducing a plethora of colorful characters such as the wise Jedi Master Avar Kriss and Marchion Ro, the mysterious Eye of the savage Nihil raiders, and complete with an original, creative plot centered around a hyperspace catastrophe.As the first installment in the High Republic,
Light does, in fact, provide novice
Star Wars readers with an excellent introduction in a manner that is vibrant and readily readable. In
Light, the Jedi of
Star Wars are prominently shown without their customary Sith adversaries, offering novice fans a novel perspective on an alternative age and the Jedi who paved its way
Ahsoka in Star Wars
With her young and creative energy, her ability to balance Anakin's flow, and her enormous heart, the
genre-spanning Ahsoka Tano has won over numerous admirers since making her debut in the animated film
The Clone Wars. Considering such, it is only fitting that
Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston be included in this list.This action-packed novel chronicles Ahsoka's quest to evade the horrors of Order 66 and go undetected on a planet in the Outer Rim immediately after she leaves the Jedi Order. Johnston, in particular, captures and vividly portrays Ahsoka's most notable characteristics. As Ahsoka finds herself and her adoptive family in the path of a Darth Vader's renegade Inquisitor assassin, she is forced to take a huge risk in this highly recommended
Star Wars book for novice readers.Heir to the Empire TrilogyThe prognosis was dismal for
Star Wars enthusiasts in the 1990s. Nearly ten years after the thrilling climax of
Return of the Jedi, not much had been done to make the most of this incredibly creative world. The
Heir to the Empire Trilogy by renowned author Timothy Zahn, fortunately for fans everywhere, would spark the eventual
Legends continuity of
Star Wars at once.Zahn's #1
NY Times bestseller is a really captivating sci-fi space opera including familiar people from
Episodes IV-VI, maybe the greatest blue anti-hero ever, and mystery that lasts to the very end. Undoubtedly, the
Heir series continues to be a must-read work of literature on
Star Wars, providing novices with the perfect balance of force and non-force aspects.