This is a good list, I have been trying to get my hands on ahsoka but I have yet to find a copy in my price range. Rogue one catalyst and the novelisation are on my to get list along with a new dawn because i love the rebels show. The new cannon thrawn trilogy was very fun and I agree that Tim zahn can definitely write military Sci fi. This is definitely shown in the thrawn ascendancy trilogy. I definitely didn't know that a new dawn was the first of cannon books. You learn something new everyday :). Eli vanto is an amazing character so I agree. Master and apprentice was fun and it was actually my first star wars book so that gives me a bias towards it, I assume but it is an amazing. The high republic is something i have to vet into as i have yet to read it.
On Blood lines - "This came out at a time where they did not know where they were going with the sequels." Could have been any stage between the release of Force Awakens and Rise of Skywalker.
@@slapyoulikeimconnery55 I loved it. It did a great job flushing out Phasma’s backstory. There was just no “payout” in the movie. There was kind one in a deleted scene but that’s it.
thought I wouldn't like revenge of the Sith because I've seen the movie so many times. by far one of the best books I've ever read. the detail behind Anakin and obi wan and story building around it (kids at school arguing who's better) etc. makes his downfall so much more heartbreaking. 10/10 must read
Well I had to give you a listen when I saw your book shelf had my personal favorite star wars EU and Canon, but then, just to the left of your head, I saw my second favorite fantasy series in the Drizzt series! My father got me to start reading for fun with the Drizzt books and then that lead me to the incredible and nearly endless star wars novels galaxy. I've now spent years trying to own the entire collection of both EU and Canon. Good content and over view in your videos, I enjoyed it.
I read many of the Legends novels and I am just starting the Canon novels and wasn't sure where to start. I am currently reading Shadow of the Sith because it was recently released and I just wanted to get my feet wet. Your list will help me a lot. Thank You I just subscribed!
Thank you for watching and subscribing! I'd definitely start reading based on your likes in Star Wars, then go from there. (Like the Sith? Read Lords of the Sith. If you like the Jedi, read the High Republic Series). I always personally suggest Master and Apprentice, Thrawn, Catalyst, and A New Dawn to get your feet wet. But I hope you enjoy Shadow of the Sith. I had fun with it, but had my problems as well.
Rogue One is the only Novelization that I have read and I loved it! I 100% agree with your analysis of Catalyst. I loved that book, but I loved it more because I read it before Rogue one. Thrawn is my favorite from the new canon book. I haven't read Master and apprentice. Dooku Jedi lost was one you didn't mention that would have probably hit my top 10.
I listened to a “a new down” and i love how Kanan every while remembers his lessons as a jedi and cry in the inside for his master. “revenge of the sith” novelization and it broke my heart for everyone and it made me like Padme (i only like her in TPM and in the other movies it made me feel like I’m watching a bella swan) but in the book i loved her. I listen to first 8 chapters of “light of the jedi” and i love it so it’s on my to be bought list along with “ahsoka” and “master and padwaan” leia the princess of aldaraan” is on my to listen after “the last jedi novelization” and the fifth book of “jedi apprentice “ after you and Twitter I realized i may be one of the youngest fans of this series (many hardcore fans never even heard of it)
Also, glad to see you had a new dawn high on the list. That book has been flying under the radar for years and is rarely mentioned among the greatest star wars novels. It's one of my favorite books and i think does the best job of making the reader love supporting characters that are running around with kannan and hera. Also the first battlefront book I thought was fantastic. I know you said you don't Freed. But I think that book was great at telling a rare story from the perspective of ground soldiers. But best of all, you nailed it with the high republic novels. I just finished the fallen star and it was great, but I think the rising storm might be the best star wars Canon novel and I so look forward to where high republic is going
A New Dawn is underrated, as is its author John Jackson Miller. I’m shocked he hasn’t developed a larger fanbase yet, because every book he writes is fantastic. Glad we have similar tastes.
@@jonathankoan is just starting to branch out into his other works. I really thought he did a great job those characters to life, and with the story taking place on 2 completely different planets(well ones a moon) he made my minds eye picture them perfectly as if I'd really seen it, especially the moon. I also liked the villain and how he wrote him, makes me wanna read more about him. I love how star wars showcases so many incredible authors. Claudia gray, Michael stackpole, Aaron Allston, and cavan Scott are some of my favorites. I have to be honest, I love the xwing series maybe the best. But high republic is really taking over
I am currently a couple chapters from finishing the Bane trilogy and was wondering what book would be best to get into the canon side of things. Great reviews! Keep it up 👍🏼
Kind of depends. I think the Thrawn books are excellent, especially if you’re a Legends fan. I’m also a big proponent of the prequel books Master and Apprentice and Dark Disciple. If you want sequel trilogy era, I suggest Phasma/Blackspire, which makes a good duology.
I totally agree with your top 1, these high republic stuff is so good. Personnally i would put "lost stars" in my top 10, the manga version is awesome too.
Glad you agree on my number one. I personally loved some of Claudia’s other novels better, but Lost Stars is one of those books that has really captured the interest of the fandom. We need a sequel.
Such a good list! Thanks for sharing, I agree with many of your picks and will have to now read Master & Apprentice Some secondary characters from the Ahsoka novel got a follow up by EK Johnston in the first From A Certain Point of View collection that matches up with A New Hope :) Ashoka and Leia Princess of Alderaan were my first Star Wars books that got me into reading the novels along with the Padme trilogy (still waiting on that last one tho)
Good list, I loved all these books except for Rising Storm, funny enough. Probably the book I’ve liked the least. I was surprised I didn’t see Lost Stars on this list, everyone I know loves it.
It is a good book. I just reread it again in 2020, so I don’t have any immediate plans to reread or do a specific video review. But it’ll certainly come up in other videos.
I was wondering what you think about Life Debt and and Empire's End? I read the first book Aftermath and it was alriiiiiiiiiiiight. I don't know if I should move on to Life Debt or just skip altogether? I also love your list! I'd love to see more Star Wars canon lists :D
I know a lot of people struggled with the first Aftermath. I didn't, mostly because the story was really intriguing to me, but I totally understand. Life Debt and Empire's End tie into the greater Star Wars Story a lot more and are "larger" stories in and of themselves. I'd say that they are worth reading, especially if you are interested in the time period. Life Debt has Han and Chewbacca in it, as well as some other cameos from other main characters, and Empire's End has a ton of main characters, so they're easier to get into in that sense. However, the writing style stays pretty much the same, so if it bothered you at all before it will here. Also, thank you for the love for the list! I'm planning on releasing more Star Wars lists, Canon and Legends soon.
I read first path of Aftermath now, am fan of Sloane character. She made or has in herself from three characters from Legends, two woman general after VI episode and Mara Jade parallels
I also really like Sloane. She was great and the new dawn, and in the aftermath books and some of the short stories too. I wish we got more of her in the books.
I don't collect Hardcovers of all books I read, but I was able to get in on the canon pretty early and so was able to get all hardcovers. Other than that, about 70% of my other books are paperback.
Я думаю,что из книг канона Диснея (который мне вообще не нравится) мне может понравиться только: Братство,Учитель и Ученик и Катализатор. Я читал и читаю только Легенды,но после вашего ролика хочу попробовать прочитать эти книги,которые отметил выше.
Great list! I definitely think you’re missing both Lost Stars and Victory’s Price on there though ;) But we definitely agree on LOTJ and TRS being tied for first place
I know a lot of people's favorite book is Lost Stars. I totally understand that. Unfortunately, Claudia did a lot of things in that book that frustrated me and played on tropes I'm not a huge fan of (that being said, Claudia has written some of my favorite books, so I still love her as a writer. I cannot wait for The Fallen Star in January). I also really didn't love the whole Alphabet Squadron trilogy. The concept was brilliant, and bringing in Hera brought an anchor for the books, but the style and tone was too dark and sad and depressing for me. I really felt like I needed an anti-depressent after each book, and that's not a feeling I want to have reading. But I can get why it would be on your list.
I wish i had your collection 😂 but I’m getting there. What are your thoughts on brotherhood? Its my current favourite canon star wars book, but i also haven’t read them all yet
I do have book reviews of both books up. But in short, I thought the Fallen Star Was fine, not an amazing book, but fine. I thought Brotherhood was fantastic. Certainly a top 10-15 book!
If you want something from the Legends Line, I recommend the first four X-Wing books and the Jedi Academy Trilogy next. If you want to dip into the canon, i suggest reading A New Dawn, Catalyst, Master and Apprentice, or Thrawn.
Sure. If you want Space Action, I suggest the.x-Wing series. If you want Lightsaber action scenes, the Young Jedi Knights, Jedi Apprentice, and Dark Disciple are all great. If you want army action, I suggest “Twilight Company”. If you just want general, all around action, I suggest anything Legends by Timothy Zahn.
So this is where it gets interesting. There is a general reading order, based on release dates. However, you don’t have to read certain things in exact order to enjoy or understand. It depends on how much you are reading. If you’re reading strictly the adult books, I would read in release order so “Light of the Jedi”, “The Rising Storm” and “The Fallen Star” in that order. If you want to throw in the Middle Grade and YA books, the. I suggest reading the them in the Waves they came out in, and start each wave with the Adult book, then choose the rest after that. That’s the best I could come up with. I’m sure there are much more detailed lists elsewhere, but that’s my methodology. Release Order and emphasis on the adult books.
It kind of blows my mind that you said that the only book you enjoyed by Alexander Freed was The Rogue One Novel, and not Alphabet Squadron. I love them both, but the Alaphbet books are some of my favorite Star Wars books in the new canon. Cool to see a high republic fan!
The alphabet squadron books were just two depressing for me. I really didn’t like the tone of the books. I did like the connections the books made to other parts of the universe, and I do like the stories of a ragtag team of pilots. I just did not like the style behind the Alphabet squadron books. But I’m glad to see another higher public fan!
@@bestinclass8245 I liked Twilight Company a little bit better, but it’s not a favorite. Freed’s tone is too depressing and sad, and none of the characters really stood out to me. I liked weaving them into and out of major events, but that didn’t do enough for me. But I know a lot of people who feel differently.
Unfortunately, you’re right. But they did get lucky with some of the books, like Bloodline, Which still fits in quite well. I can’t wait until we fill in the rest of the timeline with more novels now that the movies are done.
Thank you. I only read lost stars because I wanted to read on a perspective of the empire side which you normally dont (unless is sith side). I also read lord of The sith and rogue one. Do you have recommendations for the empire side? Not the typical was empire soldier then turn rebellion. I believe that's why I prefer Warhammer 40k novels or Warhammer fantasy and I've got them all..you got stories on all sides ( and hundreds of them don't even have a "good" side character).
Can I ask you one more thing? I've now trying to buy Thrawn books but there are from the canon and legends. What would you advise? (maybe that's a content from a video?)
@@chevalierdulys The legends books were written first in the 90s, and they tell this huge epic story. However they focus on high majority of the time on the rebels, and the imperials only get a small amount of page time. The canon Thrawn books tell a much smaller, character driven story. However, it is told entirely through the imperial side, and takes place earlier in the timeline. Based off your desire to read imperial stories you’ll probably want to start there first. However both are awesome books and some of the best of their respective timelines.
Based on publication order, you should read Bloodline first. There is one detail from Bloodline that shows up in Leia Princess of Alderaan. There isn’t an Acolyte Prequel book yet, but the Acolyte is set in the High Republic era, of which there are a ton of books, and the show features the character Vernestra Rwoh in some way, who is a major character in the High Republic.
Okay, few things. I would highly recommend for you to add titles & authors while you are talking about series//books - i think it would be much convenient for both you and your viewers. Some pros that i observed: you have very smooth voice, you are genuine in your passion and sound quality is on high bar. Nice to meet you (virtually), i think i will stay for a long while :) As for My canon perspective vs legends as much as one of my most loved books were in legends (Traitor, Revenge of the Sith, or Shatterpoint by Stover; Thrawn Trilogy or X-Wing series), the legends at the end were so strange or even stupid plot wise; Vongs were kinda okay-ish, but i think on the end of theirs invasion the plot went bad and never recovered. To not spoiler anything- last bad guy was so OP it did not make any sense in this universe. Same happenned to my shonen mangas (like Bleach or Naruto - good guys are op, so bad guy must be more op, and agan again to the finale where bad guy is kinda of a god). Anyway, i am glad Disney took over and i think they control much better their lore and adventures. Not the biggest fan of some of their movie-decision (EP VIII), but overall as far as comics and books are concerned i am hooked ^^
Thanks for the feedback. I am interested in making the channel better. I do sometimes include lists and timestamps, but sometimes feel its better for the audience to find out which book I'll be talking about as it comes up. I might start including a number on the side when I do rankings and also include the name in the picture (but I usually am holding the book, so that also works to show which book/author I am talking about). I will say that the Legends books do get pretty strange, but they are very good reads, but I feel the same can be said with the canon. I'm just happy to have the opportunity to read more Star Wars books!
I don’t think actors necessarily are required to watch all the movies, but anyone involved in creating a Star Wars show/movie an anyway should be required to have watched all movies/shows and have a strong understanding of Star Wars.
I think most people fall into that category. I’m really specific in how I want adaptations and tie-in franchises to operate, but most people would probably fall into your philosophy.
I’ve got some videos with pitches based on movie likes, but I haven’t made a starting point video. I will say if there is something you particularly enjoy, (an era, characters, themes, sub genres), look to see if there is a book about that.
I wouldn’t put book 3 up with books one and two. I just didn’t think it was as good. I put it somewhere in the middle of the canon, not amazing but not terrible. But books one and two are still high up there.
Hello I started reading star wars in 2002 and made a personal goal read them all (books YA books comics ebooks) when it was announced in 2014 that the EU was no longer canon it broke my heart. I decided to finish off the "legends" book. I finished in 2018. Do you read YA books and comic? they are just as important. Hope to hear back soon.
I do read the YA books, although they generally are not on the same quality level as the adult books. I have read very few comics though, just not my preferred medium.
i can stomach reading YA material. in comics I recommend Mara jade by the emperor's hand and the Dark Empire series. You read Knights of the old republic volume 1. I should tell you at that time Dark horse comics had 4 series : Knights of the old republic, Dark times, Rebellion, Legacy. they decided to have a crossover. One character appears in all 4 series called Vectors part 1 and 2 which consist of Knights of the old republic Volume 5 dark times volume 3 Rebellion volume 4 and Legacy volume 6. I could just read the crossover or read all the series to understand.
I do have some videos on my favorite EU standalone books and favorite EU series. I haven’t made a dedicated top 10 books because some of the series I count as one big book because of how close in quality they are. But that might be a good video idea.
I have read that book. It is an excellent book. It doesn't stand out as a favorite for me, but I quite enjoyed it. I would definitely say it narrowly missed my top 10 list, certainly in my top 15. If you like Ryloth, Vader, and the Emperor, you will not be disappointed.
@@jonathankoan I feel like Kemp did a really good jobb on Vader and Palpatine in that one but I see you not having there, I am like kind of in the beginning of buying Star Wars books so It was one of he first ones I've read so
@@JavierBori787 it was actually the first canon book I read and honestly, the book that spurred my actually reading on a regular basis, so it does have a special place in my heart.
@@jonathankoan Kind of the same for me, I only planned on buying a few Star Wars books but after I read it I'm planning on buying a lot more and reading so much more too, it helps with my stress and anxiety, ever since I started I have never been stressed out.
It depends what your tastes are. Do you want a big, interconnected overarching story featuring the main characters?...Legends is a good place. Do you want a series of standalone books and series that each tough on unique genres?...Canon is good for that. If you like Clone Wars, there are books in both that will appeal to you. I’d say just look into a book that has a topic that fascinates you and you’ll be fine. Both are excellent timelines.
I so wanted to like Light of the Jedi. Listened to the Marc Thompson audiobook, but it was probably TOO big of a story for me. Too many characters. I may give it a second chance in physical form. Really enjoyed Master and Apprentice and every other Claudia Gray book I have read so far. And Ahsoka holds a special place in my heart as it was the first Star Wars novel I ever read . . . I've got a lot of catching up to do.
Sorry you didn't like Light of the Jedi. But I agree it is a little tough to get into with so many characters. But there have been some great Canon novels published so I hope you can continue reading them!
Absolutely. Truth be told. I've been going crazy reading both canon and Legends. I listen when I walk the dogs and read in print in the evenings. For CANON, I've enjoyed: The Thrawn books (still haven't read Ascendancy trilogy) Master and Apprentice A New Dawn Ahsoka Rebel Rising Most Wanted Lost Stars Into the Dark For Legends, I love the Thrawn triology and probably the Duology more. And I'm in the middle of the second X-wing novel. John Jackson Miller is a great writer, but for some reason, I was really thrown by Kenobi - I know it's your favorite! I enjoyed his writing, but I kept thinking, "This seems like a Western romance novel with the love triangle . . . Take out the sparse interludes of Obi-wan meditating and tweak a couple of words here and there, and you got yourself a regular ole' western." That said, keep on trucking! Whenever I consider getting a new Star Wars book, I check to see if you've ranked it or reviewed it. Always a fun watch / listen. P.S. I didn't even mention I'm reading these all en español (at least the ones in print) as a way to learn a second language. It's been super fun, but Legends and even some Canon books are next to impossible to find in Spanish.
There is an updated list on the channel. Just search “Star Wars Adult Canon Novels Ranked (All 40 Included)”. It includes all the adult books published in the canon through the fall of last year.
With regards to the books that are discussed here, there are No spoilers! There might be contextual comments that might appear to be spoilers from the clone wars, rebels, and the movies (Vader is Luke’s father, that type of thing) but no spoilers in regards to the books. I try to be very careful about putting spoilers in my videos.
Sorry that I spoiled it. When it comes to the big events for Star Wars like the movies and television, it’s very hard to Gauge if people know them or not, and oftentimes those big events are used as barometers for setting up a book series or comic series. Especially since the ending is 5 years old and season 2 finale is 7 years old. I hope you still watch and enjoy Rebels…it’s still very much worth it.
@@jonathankoan You were right of course it's hard to talk about star wars without spoiling anything. I just finished watching Rebels and enjoyed it anyway :). And I bought lots of good books thanks to your video !
I apologize for spoiling that. I assumed that considering the gravity and impact of that story, plus the ripple effects it’s had on the fandom at large, that it was more common knowledge, kind of like who Luke Skywalkers father is. My apologies again for spoiling that. I hope that you’ll still read Ahsoka and watch Rebels and Mandalorian. They’re all great stories.
My all time favourite... Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover, so well written, so moving
It’s legends isn’t it?
@@starlandseay4030 no, the novelization of the film
@@TheLeccY not canon anymore tho
@@starlandseay4030it’s mixed canon
A few on my list are: Tarkin, Lost Stars, From A Certain Point of View, Brotherhood and Shadow of the Sith.
Lost Stars was quite fun!
This is a good list, I have been trying to get my hands on ahsoka but I have yet to find a copy in my price range. Rogue one catalyst and the novelisation are on my to get list along with a new dawn because i love the rebels show. The new cannon thrawn trilogy was very fun and I agree that Tim zahn can definitely write military Sci fi. This is definitely shown in the thrawn ascendancy trilogy. I definitely didn't know that a new dawn was the first of cannon books. You learn something new everyday :). Eli vanto is an amazing character so I agree. Master and apprentice was fun and it was actually my first star wars book so that gives me a bias towards it, I assume but it is an amazing. The high republic is something i have to vet into as i have yet to read it.
On Blood lines - "This came out at a time where they did not know where they were going with the sequels."
Could have been any stage between the release of Force Awakens and Rise of Skywalker.
True. That's what I disliked about the Phasma Novel. Unlike Catalyst there was no payout in the Last Jedi.
@@jmbwashiI heard Phasma was still a really good novel tho, right?
@@slapyoulikeimconnery55 I loved it. It did a great job flushing out Phasma’s backstory. There was just no “payout” in the movie. There was kind one in a deleted scene but that’s it.
thought I wouldn't like revenge of the Sith because I've seen the movie so many times. by far one of the best books I've ever read. the detail behind Anakin and obi wan and story building around it (kids at school arguing who's better) etc. makes his downfall so much more heartbreaking. 10/10 must read
Well I had to give you a listen when I saw your book shelf had my personal favorite star wars EU and Canon, but then, just to the left of your head, I saw my second favorite fantasy series in the Drizzt series! My father got me to start reading for fun with the Drizzt books and then that lead me to the incredible and nearly endless star wars novels galaxy. I've now spent years trying to own the entire collection of both EU and Canon. Good content and over view in your videos, I enjoyed it.
Thanks you so much for watching!
Thank you so much for this list - just what I was looking for.
I need to add all of these to my TBR list.
I read many of the Legends novels and I am just starting the Canon novels and wasn't sure where to start. I am currently reading Shadow of the Sith because it was recently released and I just wanted to get my feet wet. Your list will help me a lot. Thank You I just subscribed!
Thank you for watching and subscribing! I'd definitely start reading based on your likes in Star Wars, then go from there. (Like the Sith? Read Lords of the Sith. If you like the Jedi, read the High Republic Series). I always personally suggest Master and Apprentice, Thrawn, Catalyst, and A New Dawn to get your feet wet. But I hope you enjoy Shadow of the Sith. I had fun with it, but had my problems as well.
Rogue One is the only Novelization that I have read and I loved it!
I 100% agree with your analysis of Catalyst. I loved that book, but I loved it more because I read it before Rogue one.
Thrawn is my favorite from the new canon book. I haven't read Master and apprentice.
Dooku Jedi lost was one you didn't mention that would have probably hit my top 10.
Jedi lost is 🔥
I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel. You are incredibly well read.
Thank you. I do enjoy reading, which I guess works for the channel.
I listened to a “a new down” and i love how Kanan every while remembers his lessons as a jedi and cry in the inside for his master. “revenge of the sith” novelization and it broke my heart for everyone and it made me like Padme (i only like her in TPM and in the other movies it made me feel like I’m watching a bella swan) but in the book i loved her. I listen to first 8 chapters of “light of the jedi” and i love it so it’s on my to be bought list along with “ahsoka” and “master and padwaan” leia the princess of aldaraan” is on my to listen after “the last jedi novelization” and the fifth book of “jedi apprentice “ after you and Twitter I realized i may be one of the youngest fans of this series (many hardcore fans never even heard of it)
well done, very interesting video. And yes Ahsoka was a real breath of fresh air. Congrats on your 1k subs !
Thank you! Here’s to the next milestone.
Also, glad to see you had a new dawn high on the list. That book has been flying under the radar for years and is rarely mentioned among the greatest star wars novels. It's one of my favorite books and i think does the best job of making the reader love supporting characters that are running around with kannan and hera. Also the first battlefront book I thought was fantastic. I know you said you don't Freed. But I think that book was great at telling a rare story from the perspective of ground soldiers. But best of all, you nailed it with the high republic novels. I just finished the fallen star and it was great, but I think the rising storm might be the best star wars Canon novel and I so look forward to where high republic is going
A New Dawn is underrated, as is its author John Jackson Miller. I’m shocked he hasn’t developed a larger fanbase yet, because every book he writes is fantastic. Glad we have similar tastes.
@@jonathankoan is just starting to branch out into his other works. I really thought he did a great job those characters to life, and with the story taking place on 2 completely different planets(well ones a moon) he made my minds eye picture them perfectly as if I'd really seen it, especially the moon. I also liked the villain and how he wrote him, makes me wanna read more about him. I love how star wars showcases so many incredible authors. Claudia gray, Michael stackpole, Aaron Allston, and cavan Scott are some of my favorites. I have to be honest, I love the xwing series maybe the best. But high republic is really taking over
Great video. You should think of doing a high republic ranking
I am currently a couple chapters from finishing the Bane trilogy and was wondering what book would be best to get into the canon side of things. Great reviews! Keep it up 👍🏼
Kind of depends. I think the Thrawn books are excellent, especially if you’re a Legends fan. I’m also a big proponent of the prequel books Master and Apprentice and Dark Disciple. If you want sequel trilogy era, I suggest Phasma/Blackspire, which makes a good duology.
I totally agree with your top 1, these high republic stuff is so good.
Personnally i would put "lost stars" in my top 10, the manga version is awesome too.
Glad you agree on my number one. I personally loved some of Claudia’s other novels better, but Lost Stars is one of those books that has really captured the interest of the fandom. We need a sequel.
@@jonathankoan you're right, and as you said Claudia gray is the queen of the Star Wars novelist. 👍
Great break down cheers!
Soooo happy with your top pick(s)
Such a good list! Thanks for sharing, I agree with many of your picks and will have to now read Master & Apprentice
Some secondary characters from the Ahsoka novel got a follow up by EK Johnston in the first From A Certain Point of View collection that matches up with A New Hope :)
Ashoka and Leia Princess of Alderaan were my first Star Wars books that got me into reading the novels along with the Padme trilogy (still waiting on that last one tho)
Great top 10! 4 of those are in my top 10, and there's a few I haven't read yet.
Btw, You have to check out Dark Disciple if you haven't already.
I have read it. It’s really good!
Good list, I loved all these books except for Rising Storm, funny enough. Probably the book I’ve liked the least. I was surprised I didn’t see Lost Stars on this list, everyone I know loves it.
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Great video! Would love to see a full review for Lords Of The Sith if you’ve read that? One of my if not my favourite Star Wars book so far! :) :)
It is a good book. I just reread it again in 2020, so I don’t have any immediate plans to reread or do a specific video review. But it’ll certainly come up in other videos.
Hi handsome. Thank so much for the recommendations. This is the year I explore Star Wars universe.
I’m glad you’ll be reading the books. They’re really good!
I was wondering what you think about Life Debt and and Empire's End? I read the first book Aftermath and it was alriiiiiiiiiiiight. I don't know if I should move on to Life Debt or just skip altogether?
I also love your list! I'd love to see more Star Wars canon lists :D
I know a lot of people struggled with the first Aftermath. I didn't, mostly because the story was really intriguing to me, but I totally understand. Life Debt and Empire's End tie into the greater Star Wars Story a lot more and are "larger" stories in and of themselves. I'd say that they are worth reading, especially if you are interested in the time period. Life Debt has Han and Chewbacca in it, as well as some other cameos from other main characters, and Empire's End has a ton of main characters, so they're easier to get into in that sense. However, the writing style stays pretty much the same, so if it bothered you at all before it will here.
Also, thank you for the love for the list! I'm planning on releasing more Star Wars lists, Canon and Legends soon.
Great video my bro 😌😌
Thanks for watching!
I read first path of Aftermath now, am fan of Sloane character. She made or has in herself from three characters from Legends, two woman general after VI episode and Mara Jade parallels
I also really like Sloane. She was great and the new dawn, and in the aftermath books and some of the short stories too. I wish we got more of her in the books.
Loved to see those gorgeous hard covers 😍😍
I don't collect Hardcovers of all books I read, but I was able to get in on the canon pretty early and so was able to get all hardcovers. Other than that, about 70% of my other books are paperback.
Я думаю,что из книг канона Диснея (который мне вообще не нравится) мне может понравиться только: Братство,Учитель и Ученик и Катализатор. Я читал и читаю только Легенды,но после вашего ролика хочу попробовать прочитать эти книги,которые отметил выше.
Those are some good ones to read, but I hope you’ll give any book a chance as a lot of them can be surprisingly great!
Terrific video. Agreed on most 👍👍
Thank you for watching!
So far I’ve read the first two thrawn books, plasma and master & apprentice. I’m currently on thrawn treason.
All excellent books!
Great list! I definitely think you’re missing both Lost Stars and Victory’s Price on there though ;) But we definitely agree on LOTJ and TRS being tied for first place
I know a lot of people's favorite book is Lost Stars. I totally understand that. Unfortunately, Claudia did a lot of things in that book that frustrated me and played on tropes I'm not a huge fan of (that being said, Claudia has written some of my favorite books, so I still love her as a writer. I cannot wait for The Fallen Star in January).
I also really didn't love the whole Alphabet Squadron trilogy. The concept was brilliant, and bringing in Hera brought an anchor for the books, but the style and tone was too dark and sad and depressing for me. I really felt like I needed an anti-depressent after each book, and that's not a feeling I want to have reading. But I can get why it would be on your list.
I wish i had your collection 😂 but I’m getting there. What are your thoughts on brotherhood? Its my current favourite canon star wars book, but i also haven’t read them all yet
I really loved Brotherhood. It is the quintessential Attack of the Clones novel.
I have a full review up on the channel if you are interested.
Kind of curious on what you think of Fallen Star and Brotherhood since they came out after this video
I do have book reviews of both books up. But in short, I thought the Fallen Star Was fine, not an amazing book, but fine. I thought Brotherhood was fantastic. Certainly a top 10-15 book!
I agree about the high republic books!
Thank You Sir.
absolutley amazing list could you recomend some star wars books because ive started the thrawn trilogy and a bit stuck on what to read next
If you want something from the Legends Line, I recommend the first four X-Wing books and the Jedi Academy Trilogy next.
If you want to dip into the canon, i suggest reading A New Dawn, Catalyst, Master and Apprentice, or Thrawn.
@@jonathankoan thank you I will read those next
My three favorite canon books are easily Thrawn, Light of the Jedi & The Rising Storm, so you, sir, are a-okay in my opinion!
Aw, thanks! Glad to know you have good taste. 🤣
Nice video man...Can you please recomend me some more heavly Action packed Novels ?? Legends or Cannon ..please
Sure. If you want Space Action, I suggest the.x-Wing series. If you want Lightsaber action scenes, the Young Jedi Knights, Jedi Apprentice, and Dark Disciple are all great. If you want army action, I suggest “Twilight Company”. If you just want general, all around action, I suggest anything Legends by Timothy Zahn.
Do you have a correct reading order for the High Republic books? I’m lost on where to start them.
So this is where it gets interesting. There is a general reading order, based on release dates. However, you don’t have to read certain things in exact order to enjoy or understand. It depends on how much you are reading. If you’re reading strictly the adult books, I would read in release order so “Light of the Jedi”, “The Rising Storm” and “The Fallen Star” in that order. If you want to throw in the Middle Grade and YA books, the. I suggest reading the them in the Waves they came out in, and start each wave with the Adult book, then choose the rest after that.
That’s the best I could come up with. I’m sure there are much more detailed lists elsewhere, but that’s my methodology. Release Order and emphasis on the adult books.
It kind of blows my mind that you said that the only book you enjoyed by Alexander Freed was The Rogue One Novel, and not Alphabet Squadron. I love them both, but the Alaphbet books are some of my favorite Star Wars books in the new canon. Cool to see a high republic fan!
The alphabet squadron books were just two depressing for me. I really didn’t like the tone of the books. I did like the connections the books made to other parts of the universe, and I do like the stories of a ragtag team of pilots. I just did not like the style behind the Alphabet squadron books.
But I’m glad to see another higher public fan!
@@jonathankoan interesting I loved alphabet. Also what about twilight company I personally enjoyed that very much
@@bestinclass8245 I liked Twilight Company a little bit better, but it’s not a favorite. Freed’s tone is too depressing and sad, and none of the characters really stood out to me. I liked weaving them into and out of major events, but that didn’t do enough for me. But I know a lot of people who feel differently.
To this day I don’t think they knew where they were going with the sequels. (7:04)
Unfortunately, you’re right. But they did get lucky with some of the books, like Bloodline, Which still fits in quite well. I can’t wait until we fill in the rest of the timeline with more novels now that the movies are done.
Thank you. I only read lost stars because I wanted to read on a perspective of the empire side which you normally dont (unless is sith side). I also read lord of The sith and rogue one. Do you have recommendations for the empire side? Not the typical was empire soldier then turn rebellion. I believe that's why I prefer Warhammer 40k novels or Warhammer fantasy and I've got them all..you got stories on all sides ( and hundreds of them don't even have a "good" side character).
The canon Thrawn books should be interesting to you if you want the imperial perspective. The novel “Inferno Squad” is also exclusively imperial.
@@jonathankoan thank you. Going to try thrawn first. Everyone loves the author
Can I ask you one more thing? I've now trying to buy Thrawn books but there are from the canon and legends. What would you advise? (maybe that's a content from a video?)
@@chevalierdulys The legends books were written first in the 90s, and they tell this huge epic story. However they focus on high majority of the time on the rebels, and the imperials only get a small amount of page time.
The canon Thrawn books tell a much smaller, character driven story. However, it is told entirely through the imperial side, and takes place earlier in the timeline. Based off your desire to read imperial stories you’ll probably want to start there first. However both are awesome books and some of the best of their respective timelines.
Jonathan Should you Read Leia Before Bloodline Book?, Also is there a Acolyte Prequel Book to the Acolyte Show.
Based on publication order, you should read Bloodline first. There is one detail from Bloodline that shows up in Leia Princess of Alderaan.
There isn’t an Acolyte Prequel book yet, but the Acolyte is set in the High Republic era, of which there are a ton of books, and the show features the character Vernestra Rwoh in some way, who is a major character in the High Republic.
Okay, few things. I would highly recommend for you to add titles & authors while you are talking about series//books - i think it would be much convenient for both you and your viewers. Some pros that i observed: you have very smooth voice, you are genuine in your passion and sound quality is on high bar. Nice to meet you (virtually), i think i will stay for a long while :) As for My canon perspective vs legends as much as one of my most loved books were in legends (Traitor, Revenge of the Sith, or Shatterpoint by Stover; Thrawn Trilogy or X-Wing series), the legends at the end were so strange or even stupid plot wise; Vongs were kinda okay-ish, but i think on the end of theirs invasion the plot went bad and never recovered. To not spoiler anything- last bad guy was so OP it did not make any sense in this universe. Same happenned to my shonen mangas (like Bleach or Naruto - good guys are op, so bad guy must be more op, and agan again to the finale where bad guy is kinda of a god). Anyway, i am glad Disney took over and i think they control much better their lore and adventures. Not the biggest fan of some of their movie-decision (EP VIII), but overall as far as comics and books are concerned i am hooked ^^
Thanks for the feedback. I am interested in making the channel better. I do sometimes include lists and timestamps, but sometimes feel its better for the audience to find out which book I'll be talking about as it comes up. I might start including a number on the side when I do rankings and also include the name in the picture (but I usually am holding the book, so that also works to show which book/author I am talking about).
I will say that the Legends books do get pretty strange, but they are very good reads, but I feel the same can be said with the canon. I'm just happy to have the opportunity to read more Star Wars books!
I don’t think actors necessarily are required to watch all the movies, but anyone involved in creating a Star Wars show/movie an anyway should be required to have watched all movies/shows and have a strong understanding of Star Wars.
I think most people fall into that category. I’m really specific in how I want adaptations and tie-in franchises to operate, but most people would probably fall into your philosophy.
Do you have a video of a good starting point for star wars?
I’ve got some videos with pitches based on movie likes, but I haven’t made a starting point video. I will say if there is something you particularly enjoy, (an era, characters, themes, sub genres), look to see if there is a book about that.
After the release of Fallen Star, would you place the trilogy at #1 or still just book 1&2?
I wouldn’t put book 3 up with books one and two. I just didn’t think it was as good. I put it somewhere in the middle of the canon, not amazing but not terrible. But books one and two are still high up there.
Hello
I started reading star wars in 2002 and made a personal goal read them all (books YA books comics ebooks) when it was announced in 2014 that the EU was no longer canon it broke my heart. I decided to finish off the "legends" book. I finished in 2018. Do you read YA books and comic? they are just as important. Hope to hear back soon.
I do read the YA books, although they generally are not on the same quality level as the adult books.
I have read very few comics though, just not my preferred medium.
i can stomach reading YA material. in comics I recommend Mara jade by the emperor's hand and the Dark Empire series.
You read Knights of the old republic volume 1. I should tell you at that time Dark horse comics had 4 series : Knights of the old republic, Dark times, Rebellion, Legacy. they decided to have a crossover. One character appears in all 4 series called Vectors part 1 and 2 which consist of Knights of the old republic Volume 5 dark times volume 3 Rebellion volume 4 and Legacy volume 6. I could just read the crossover or read all the series to understand.
I was expecting Lost Stars, at least as an honorable mention.
I’m in a small minority in my opinion of Lost Stars. I didn’t love it. I didn’t hate it, but it didn’t particularly work for me.
Timothy Zahn is the Goat
What about Star Wars EU? What are your top 10 EU books?
I do have some videos on my favorite EU standalone books and favorite EU series. I haven’t made a dedicated top 10 books because some of the series I count as one big book because of how close in quality they are. But that might be a good video idea.
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Nice description
Thank you!
Just now seeing this video, Have you read Lords Of The Suth yet? I'd love to hear your opinion on it/
I have read that book. It is an excellent book. It doesn't stand out as a favorite for me, but I quite enjoyed it. I would definitely say it narrowly missed my top 10 list, certainly in my top 15. If you like Ryloth, Vader, and the Emperor, you will not be disappointed.
@@jonathankoan I feel like Kemp did a really good jobb on Vader and Palpatine in that one but I see you not having there, I am like kind of in the beginning of buying Star Wars books so It was one of he first ones I've read so
@@JavierBori787 it was actually the first canon book I read and honestly, the book that spurred my actually reading on a regular basis, so it does have a special place in my heart.
@@jonathankoan Kind of the same for me, I only planned on buying a few Star Wars books but after I read it I'm planning on buying a lot more and reading so much more too, it helps with my stress and anxiety, ever since I started I have never been stressed out.
I am right now trying to figure out if I should read either the canon or legends books first. Which do you prefer?
It depends what your tastes are. Do you want a big, interconnected overarching story featuring the main characters?...Legends is a good place. Do you want a series of standalone books and series that each tough on unique genres?...Canon is good for that. If you like Clone Wars, there are books in both that will appeal to you. I’d say just look into a book that has a topic that fascinates you and you’ll be fine. Both are excellent timelines.
@@jonathankoan thanks for the answer I think I will go with your recommendation and just read what seems to be interesting.
@@kebabkent5884 id recommend the darth bane trilogy or the darth plaguies book. These were the first books I read and got me into reading more.
@@jackreilly4427 right now im reading master and apprentice but ill check those out.
I really love the Thrawn Ascendacy trilogy
I so wanted to like Light of the Jedi. Listened to the Marc Thompson audiobook, but it was probably TOO big of a story for me. Too many characters. I may give it a second chance in physical form. Really enjoyed Master and Apprentice and every other Claudia Gray book I have read so far. And Ahsoka holds a special place in my heart as it was the first Star Wars novel I ever read . . . I've got a lot of catching up to do.
Sorry you didn't like Light of the Jedi. But I agree it is a little tough to get into with so many characters. But there have been some great Canon novels published so I hope you can continue reading them!
Absolutely. Truth be told. I've been going crazy reading both canon and Legends. I listen when I walk the dogs and read in print in the evenings.
For CANON, I've enjoyed:
The Thrawn books (still haven't read Ascendancy trilogy)
Master and Apprentice
A New Dawn
Ahsoka
Rebel Rising
Most Wanted
Lost Stars
Into the Dark
For Legends, I love the Thrawn triology and probably the Duology more. And I'm in the middle of the second X-wing novel. John Jackson Miller is a great writer, but for some reason, I was really thrown by Kenobi - I know it's your favorite! I enjoyed his writing, but I kept thinking, "This seems like a Western romance novel with the love triangle . . . Take out the sparse interludes of Obi-wan meditating and tweak a couple of words here and there, and you got yourself a regular ole' western."
That said, keep on trucking! Whenever I consider getting a new Star Wars book, I check to see if you've ranked it or reviewed it. Always a fun watch / listen.
P.S. I didn't even mention I'm reading these all en español (at least the ones in print) as a way to learn a second language. It's been super fun, but Legends and even some Canon books are next to impossible to find in Spanish.
Will there be an update to this list, one wonders 🤔
There is an updated list on the channel. Just search “Star Wars Adult Canon Novels Ranked (All 40 Included)”. It includes all the adult books published in the canon through the fall of last year.
@@jonathankoan oh, I do see! Thank you ☺️
Lords of the sith! a must read
Video idea you should go back to your old tier lists and decide if you still agree with your younger self
I do plan to do that in about year
I am glad, I will look out for that video and I'll definitely watch it
Id have to put rising storm over light of the jedi, by a long shot
id actually rank out of the shadows over light of the jedi
Is that list spoiler free, anyone? ^^
With regards to the books that are discussed here, there are No spoilers! There might be contextual comments that might appear to be spoilers from the clone wars, rebels, and the movies (Vader is Luke’s father, that type of thing) but no spoilers in regards to the books. I try to be very careful about putting spoilers in my videos.
@@jonathankoan Thank you for your response!
Please warn before spoilers.
Where did I give spoilers? Mostly everything I talked about was commonly known in the Star Wars universe, unless I missed something.
Why would you spoil the end of Rebels while talking about the book Ashoka 😞 you could at least warn your listeners...
But otherwise great video I wrote down several of your recommendations and I can't wait to read some of them !
Sorry that I spoiled it. When it comes to the big events for Star Wars like the movies and television, it’s very hard to Gauge if people know them or not, and oftentimes those big events are used as barometers for setting up a book series or comic series. Especially since the ending is 5 years old and season 2 finale is 7 years old.
I hope you still watch and enjoy Rebels…it’s still very much worth it.
@@jonathankoan You were right of course it's hard to talk about star wars without spoiling anything. I just finished watching Rebels and enjoyed it anyway :). And I bought lots of good books thanks to your video !
you just spoiled some info for me by saying they "killed off Asoka" I did not know that I do not appreciate knowing it
I apologize for spoiling that. I assumed that considering the gravity and impact of that story, plus the ripple effects it’s had on the fandom at large, that it was more common knowledge, kind of like who Luke Skywalkers father is. My apologies again for spoiling that.
I hope that you’ll still read Ahsoka and watch Rebels and Mandalorian. They’re all great stories.
*kinda spoiler* If it makes you feel any better she wasn't actually killed off everyone just thought she was, she's still around
@@porkeywings that’s why I used air quotes around “killed”. And why I didn’t feel it was that big a spoiler.
@@jonathankoan it was very obvious but i guess ram ram didn't understand and hey, thats okay
@@jonathankoan great video btw im gonna start reading thrawn now