Star Wars Books on Pango

While many people associate Star Wars primarily with its expansive lineup of films and TV shows, for many fans, the good stuff lies in the pages of the books inspired by that famous galaxy far, far away. There are scores of engrossing science-fiction novels that fill in the Star Wars expanded universe, along with thousands of comics, reference books, guides, kids' books, and more. Some Star Wars books build on the storylines and characters introduced in the films, while others offer something entirely new.


No matter where you are on your own personal Star Wars journey, there are books you can snag here on Pango that will help you along the way. Take a look below for some of our picks for essential Star Wars books, and click here to dive straight into the latest Star Wars listings.

What is the difference between Legends and Canon?

Legends, formerly known as the Expanded Universe, comprise all Star Wars books published before April 25, 2014, at which point Lucasfilm wiped the slate clean and started fresh. Star Wars Canon books, all published after the 2014 reset, adhere to the storytelling narrative within the broader Star Wars franchise. That being said, all Star Wars books tell exciting stories worth reading, so there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to where to start!

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The High Republic: A New Era to Explore

The High Republic is canon Star Wars publishing’s greatest initiative to date, spanning books and comics for all ages, and taking place 350 - 500 years before the events of the Skywalker Saga films. These books, written by a top-tier group of Star Wars authors, bring us the Jedi in their Golden Age, just as it is all falling apart. There’s so much to explore and discover, from mysterious Force creatures and brilliant Jedi to new worlds and species, and what it means for the Jedi to truly fear.


Whether you’ve read every Star Wars book or have never read a Star Wars book before, The High Republic is a new era that has something for absolutely every reader. You can jump in and read all the books at every age level for the whole story, or just read one age level and not feel like you’re missing anything.  


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Official cover art for the deluxe edition of Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good. Art by Magali Villeneuve

All About Thrawn

Have you seen Ashoka and want to know more about the blue baddie? Or heard his name whispered among Star Wars fans? Wondering what a Chiss is? Well, I’ve got good news for you, because Thrawn is a character who gained fame through books! 


Author Timothy Zahn began writing Thrawn in 1991 with the release of the now Legends book, Heir to the Empire. This post-Return of the Jedi story follows Thrawn as he leads the Imperial remnant as they are ready to wage war against Luke, Leia, Han, and the New Republic. These stories are as follows:



He continued to write the character in 2017 in canon with Thrawn, the beginning of a new trilogy which follows him in the Rebels timeline in the first person. If you really want to get into Thrawn’s head and understand the minutiae of his strategies as a tactician, these are the books for you.



Zahn again returned with another new trilogy in 2020. These books follow Thrawn in his time among his people, the Chiss, in the Unknown Regions, before he went to the Galaxy Far Far Away as we know it. If you want to better understand how the Thrawn we see in Rebels, Ahsoka, and the books came to be, this trilogy serves as a fascinating origin story not only of Thrawn, but of the mysterious Chiss society.


Exploring the Galaxy Far Far Away Through Even More Books!

In addition to novels for all ages, there are storybooks, joke books, reference guides, behind-the-scenes explorations, and more to discover in the Star Wars universe! Whether you want to read a bedtime story to a loved one or explore the setting of a pivotal moment in one of the Skywalker Saga films, there’s a Star Wars book for you!

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