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  Knights of the Old Republic. Volume One, Commencement

  Miller, John Jackson,

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  Among the most popular of the Dark Horse Star Wars comics was Knights of the Old Republic, which tells the story of Zayne Carrick, a Padawan falsely accused of murder, who fights for justice thousands of years before the story of the "A New Hope."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Darth Bane

  Path of Destruction : a Novel of the Old Republic

  Karpyshyn, Drew,

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  Set a millennia before "The Phantom Menace," this trilogy tells the compelling story of anti-hero and eventual Sith Master, Darth Bane, who was the first Sith to establish the "Rule of Two," the doctrine that there could only ever be one master and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Star Wars, Jedi Apprentice

  the Rising Force

  Wolverton, Dave

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  This series, set just before the events of "The Phantom Menace," chronicles the early years of Obi-Wan Kenobi's life as the Padawan of Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn. While written for middle grade readers, these adventure novels gained wide readership.

• Darth Maul, Shadow Hunter

  Reaves, Michael

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  While Darth Maul didn't say much in "The Phantom Menace," this mysterious new villain became an instant hit with fans despite his apparent death at the end of the film. This novel is set just before that and recounts some of his apprenticeship to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Star Wars. Legacy of the Jedi

  Watson, Jude

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  This book for younger readers is lighter fair, but still fun and interesting because it covers the line of Jedi Knights and Padawans from Dooku as Yoda's apprentice all the way to young Anakin Skywalker joining the order as Obi-Wan's apprentice…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Star Wars. Allegiance

  Zahn, Timothy,

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  This novel of action, politics, and intrigue takes place shortly after "A New Hope" and recounts the moves of the empire and the exploits of the rebellion following the latter's success in blowing up the first Death Star. It also features the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Courtship of Princess Leia

  Wolverton, Dave

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  Many fans who loved the relationship between Han Solo and Princess Leia may have wondered what became of them after the final scenes in "The Return of the Jedi." This novel -- featuring a haughty prince, some poor decision making on Han's part, an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Heir to the Empire

  Zahn, Timothy,

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  Set a few years after "The Return of the Jedi," this classic novel introduced two smash-hit, fan-favorite characters in the Star Wars Legends universe -- Grand Admiral Thrawn and Mara Jade. Thrawn, a general holding together the remnants of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Star Wars. Dark Empire

  the Collection

  Veitch, Tom

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  This first Star Wars comic series released by Dark Horse, depicts a pivotal moment in the life of Luke Skywalker, as he fights the lure of the dark side of the force and transitions further from rebel fighter to Jedi Master. Bonus, this is also the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jedi Sunrise

  Anderson, Kevin J., 1962-

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  Set twenty-three years after the events of "The Return of the Jedi," this young adult series focuses on the next generation of Jedi Knights -- Jacen and Jaina Solo, Tenel Ka, Lowbacca, and their friends -- and covers their early adventures training…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Vector Prime

  Salvatore, R. A., 1959-

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  While this nineteen-volume series was controversial for the much darker tone it took, it was a massive project that tells the story of the Solo and Skywalker children as adults and has some of the clearest influence on the new Star Wars canon…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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  Millennium Falcon

  Luceno, James, 1947-

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  For fans of the beloved starship the Millennium Falcon, this novel tells both the history of the Millennium Falcon and the story of the Solo Family as they come together after the events of the New Jedi Order series.

• Star Wars Legacy. Volume 1, Broken

  Ostrander, John

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  Another popular comics series, Star Wars: Legacy, tells the story of Cade Skywalker, a descendant of Luke Skywalker, who has rejected his Jedi heritage and struggles to find his path as the world once more falls under the power of the Sith.