Journey to Star Wars

History

''The Force Awakens''

Novels

''Aftermath'' trilogy

• ' by Chuck Wendig
• ' by Chuck Wendig
• by Chuck Wendig

Young adult

• by Claudia Gray, set during the original film trilogy.
• Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure by Greg Rucka, set between the films Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back.
• The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure by Jason Fry, set between Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. In the novel, C-3PO tells Resistance pilot Jessica Pava the story of Luke Skywalker's adventure after the destruction of the first Death Star as well as one of his first trials with the Force.
• Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure by Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry, set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. In the novel, an older Leia Organa recounts a past mission for her memoirs. The book also features the character Nien Nunb and introduces the droid PZ-4CO.
• Star Wars: Before the Awakening by Greg Rucka, an anthology book for young readers about the lives of Poe, Rey and Finn before the events of The Force Awakens.

  Other

• by Claudia Gray, set several years before The Force Awakens with Leia Organa as the protagonist.

  Short stories

• "Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon" by Delilah S. Dawson, centered on the bounty hunter and First Order spy Bazine Netal.

  ''Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens''

• "All Creatures Great and Small" by Landry Q. Walker
• "High Noon on Jakku" by Landry Q. Walker
• "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku" by Landry Q. Walker
• "The Face of Evil" by Landry Q. Walker
• "A Recipe for Death" by Landry Q. Walker
• "True Love" by Landry Q. Walker

  Comics

• ', written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Marco Checchetto. The four-part limited series Shattered Empire was published by Marvel Comics between September 9 and October 21, 2015, and is set immediately after Return of the Jedi. It features the parents of Poe Dameron from The Force Awakens, who are members of the Rebel Alliance: his mother is Shara Bey, an A-wing pilot who adventures with Leia Organa, and his father is Kes Dameron, part of a special ground force known as the Pathfinders who are led by Han Solo. The story involves their adventures alongside Leia, Han, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian and others in the aftermath of the Battle of Endor as the Empire attempts to avoid total defeat.
• ', written by Charles Soule and illustrated by Phil Noto. Set immediately before The Force Awakens, Marvel's Poe Dameron centers on the Resistance X-wing fighter pilot portrayed in the film by Oscar Isaac. It explores Poe's adventures before the start of the film, and includes appearances by Poe's astromech droid BB-8, new X-wing pilots and a new villain from the First Order positioned as Poe's nemesis and whom Soule describes as "fresh and cool". Noto patterned the character's look on Isaac.

  ''The Last Jedi''

Novels

• ' by Claudia Gray, exploring the early years of Princess Leia.
• ' by Delilah S. Dawson, chronicling the backstory of Captain Phasma.
• The Legends of Luke Skywalker by Ken Liu
• Star Wars: A Leader Named Leia by Jennifer Heddle
• Star Wars: The Power of the Force by Brian Rood
• Big Golden Books: Tales of the Force

  Short stories

• Canto Bight, a short story collection including works by John Jackson Miller, Saladin Ahmed, Rae Carson, and Mira Grant.

  Comics

• , written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Marco Checchetto. The four-issue miniseries follows the character between the events of The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.
• Star Wars Adventures, an ongoing anthology series aimed at young readers.

  ''The Rise of Skywalker''

Novels

Adult

• by Rebecca Roanhorse, covers the difficulties General Leia Organa, Poe Dameron, Finn, and Rey have in rebuilding the Resistance following the defeat to the First Order escaping D'Qar and the Battle of Crait.

  Young adult

• by Kevin Shinick, follows a teenager prior to the events of The Force Awakens as he scavenges for relics to make sense of his Force abilities and his possible connection to the Jedi.

  Kids

• Little Golden Book - Star Wars: We are the Resistance, written by Elizabeth Schaefer and illustrated by Alan Baston. Highlights iconic scenes from all three films of the sequel trilogy: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker.
• World of Reading - Star Wars: Resistance Heroes, written by Michael Siglain and illustrated by Diogo Saito & Luigi Aimé.
• World of Reading - Star Wars: First Order Villains, written by Michael Siglain and illustrated by Diogo Saito & Luigi Aimé.
• Choose Your Destiny: A Finn & Poe Adventure, written by Cavan Scott and illustrated by Elsa Charretier. Kids can aid Poe, Finn, and BB-8 on a vital mission for the Resistance.
• Star Wars: Spark of the Resistance, written by Justina Ireland and illustrated by Phil Noto. Rey, Poe, and Rose Tico respond to a distress call on the planet Minfar and have to face a First Order battalion, flying creatures, and a weapon that could change the course of the war.

  Picture books

• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - The Galaxy Needs You, written by Caitlin Kennedy and illustrated by Eda Kaban. Follow Rey on her hero's journey.

  Comics

• Star Wars: Allegiance, written by Ethan Sacks and illustrated by Luke Ross. While on the run from the First Order, General Leia Organa reaches out to her old allies the Mon Calamari for assistance in being able to fight back in this four-issue miniseries.
• Star Wars Adventures #27-29, an ongoing anthology series aimed at young readers. Wookiees defend Kashyyyk against the First Order, and the droids C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8 engage in a spy mission for the Resistance.
• Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren, written by Charles Soule and illustrated by Will Sliney. The story explores the backstory of Kylo Ren and the Knights of Ren, and the era of the New Republic.