These days, many individuals like to read books for various purposes. These include education, motivation, inspiration, learning, and others. Each kind of book is the gateway to knowledge and they also help many people learn new skills.

The Star Wars book is a science fiction storybook and the main themes of the story are a struggle between good and evil and the importance of family and community. All editions of Star Wars book teach us important life lessons that we can apply to our lives which include the importance of facing your fears, the value of knowledge, and the power of self-belief.

In this blog, I will share a list of many Star Wars books that will surely help too. These Star Wars books are listed below and can be used as part of a unit in the read-at-home

List of Best Star Wars Books You Should Read

Here I will share information about the top 7 Star Wars books.

1. Heir to the Empire – This Star Wars book is the first legends novel that is written by Timothy Zahn and this book published by Bantam Spectra in May 1991.

There are many characters in this novel including Luke 

Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Mara Jade, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Joruus C'baoth.

It is a science Fiction based on the Star Wars Expanded Universe and takes place five years after the Empire’s defeat of the Rebellion in George Lucas’ film “The Return of the Jedi.”

2. Thrawn Trilogy – The trilogy is a science fiction book set in the Star Wars universe. This book was written by Timothy Zahn and published by Bantam Spectra between 1991 and 1993.

The only alien to reach the rank of Grand Admiral, Thrawn is a strategic genius who comes from a separatist race called the Chiss.

3. Lost Stars – The writer of this book is Claudia Gray and published by Disney Lucasfilm Press in 2015. This book gives a unique perspective on the astronomical civil war through the eyes of two star-crossed lovers, Thane Kirel and Ciena Rhee.

The first meeting of these two characters as children to their service in the Empire shows how the two become close friends, before realizing the reality of the Empire’s atrocities.

This induces Thane to join the rebellion and tests his, and Sienna’s loyalty to their respective objectives and to each other. Expanding upon the events of the original trilogy, the novel explores themes of morality, loyalty, etc.

4.  Bloodline - Claudia Gray is the author of the book published by Del Rey Books in May 2016. The Force Awakens follows Leia Organa as she deals with the problems arising in the Galactic Senate. The star of this story is Leia Organa.

It is a unique book that provides a glimpse into the political intrigue of the New Republic era, set decades after the fall of the Empire. With its sharp dialogue and complex plot, “Bloodline” is a must-read for fans of political drama in the Star Wars universe.

5.  Darth Bane Trilogy – The publishing date of this book is September 26, 2006, and written by Drew Karpyshyn. The star name of this book is Darth Bane.

One of the most important ancient Sith Lords, Darth Bane came to believe that fighting among the Sith was the real reason why they would inevitably lose to the Jedi again and again. He devised the Rule of Two, a dogma that means there can only be two Sith at any time: one wielding the power, and the other coveting it.

6. Dark Disciple - This book was introduced by Del Rey in July 2015 and its writer is Christie Golden. The book is still canon and it is based on an unproduced script for the animated series "The Clone Wars" written by Christy Golden. There are two main star characters in this novel Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos.

7. Darth Plagueis - The author of this legendary novel is James Luceno a true lore-guru of the old Star Wars Expanded Universe, and there are a lot of link-in details and Easter eggs in the book.

This novel was published on January 12, 2012. Palpatine and Darth Plague are the main characters of this storybook. The broad strokes of the book also appear to be canon – making sure its legacy lives for long.

Conclusion

Star Wars is a legendary franchise, and it has produced many movies and books over the years. Fans have been admiring this series for years now and it still has a lot of hype. In this blog, I have mentioned the top seven war books that have done well in the market and have won the hearts of many fans.