18 must-read science fiction books like Tarkin by James Luceno

Tarkin

By: James Luceno

4.36

Format: 352 pages, ebook

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . Bestselling Star Warsveteran James Luceno gives Ta…

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Cover of Leia: Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, #3) by Claudia Gray

1. Leia: Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, #3)

By: Claudia Gray

4.14

Format: 409 pages, Hardcover

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....there was a princess who became a legend. Sixteen-… read more

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  • space opera
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  • star wars
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  • audiobook
"Sometimes the fates align us with what we need most."

-Claudia Gray, Leia: Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, #3)

"She sighed. Conspiracies were harder than they looked."

-Claudia Gray, Leia: Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, #3)

"The earlier we begin, the more influence our lessons will have."

-Claudia Gray, Leia: Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, #3)

"If you want to be a part of a rebellion, you have to learn how to lie."

-Claudia Gray, Leia: Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, #3)

Cover of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Star Wars Novelizations, #3.5) by Alexander Freed

2. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Star Wars Novelizations, #3.5)

By: Alexander Freed

4.18

Format: 323 pages, Hardcover

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expande… read more

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  • fiction
  • star wars
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"My colleagues,"

-Alexander Freed, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Star Wars Novelizations, #3.5)

"I don’t imagine,"

-Alexander Freed, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Star Wars Novelizations, #3.5)

"I don’t need luck,"

-Alexander Freed, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Star Wars Novelizations, #3.5)

"My father’s revenge,"

-Alexander Freed, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Star Wars Novelizations, #3.5)

Cover of Aftermath (Star Wars: Aftermath, #1) by Chuck Wendig

3. Aftermath (Star Wars: Aftermath, #1)

By: Chuck Wendig

3.30

Format: 366 pages, ebook

As the Empire reels from its critical defeats at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance—now a fled… read more

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"The rebellion is home to all kinds."

-Chuck Wendig, Aftermath (Star Wars: Aftermath, #1)

"If one wants power, one must take it."

-Chuck Wendig, Aftermath (Star Wars: Aftermath, #1)

"Thanks, Darth Obvious. Or is it Emperor Palpable?"

-Chuck Wendig, Aftermath (Star Wars: Aftermath, #1)

"Even a small group of people can change the galaxy."

-Chuck Wendig, Aftermath (Star Wars: Aftermath, #1)

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4. Thrawn (Star Wars: Thrawn, #1)

By: Timothy Zahn

4.31

Format: 427 pages, Hardcover

One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire, Grand Admiral … read more

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"I did not refer to the legends themselves,"

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn (Star Wars: Thrawn, #1)

"Repression and revolt feed and devour each other."

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn (Star Wars: Thrawn, #1)

"Still, even when false, legends can be most informative."

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn (Star Wars: Thrawn, #1)

"One may learn a great deal of a people by the stories they tell of others."

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn (Star Wars: Thrawn, #1)

Cover of Empire's End (Star Wars: Aftermath, #3) by Chuck Wendig

5. Empire's End (Star Wars: Aftermath, #3)

By: Chuck Wendig

4.29

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

Following "Star Wars: Aftermath" and "Star Wars: Life Debt," Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating… read more

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Cover of Inferno Squad (Star Wars: Battlefront, #2) by Christie Golden

6. Inferno Squad (Star Wars: Battlefront, #2)

By: Christie Golden

3.66

Format: 341 pages,

The Rebellion may have heroes like Jyn Erso and Luke Skywalker. But the Empire has Inferno Squad. A… read more

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Cover of Kenobi by John Jackson Miller

7. Kenobi

By: John Jackson Miller

2.83

Format: 124 pages, Hardcover

The greatest hero in the galaxy faces his toughest challenge yet: He must stop being Obi-Wan-and be… read more

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8. Tarkin

By: James Luceno

4.36

Format: 352 pages, ebook

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . Bestselling Star Warsveteran James Luceno gives Ta… read more

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9. Life Debt (Star Wars: Aftermath, #2)

By: Chuck Wendig

3.33

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Set between the events of "Return of the Jedi" and "The Force Awakens, "the never-before-told story… read more

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10. Twilight Company (Star Wars: Battlefront, #1)

By: Alexander Freed

4.30

Format: 237 pages, Kindle Edition

The bravest soldiers. The toughest warriors. The ultimate survivors. Among the stars and across the… read more

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11. From a Certain Point of View

By: Beth Revis , Pierce Brown , Jeffrey Brown , Ken Liu , Rae Carson , E.K. Johnston , Sabaa Tahir , Renée Ahdieh , Matt Fraction , Kieron Gillen , Greg Rucka , Claudia Gray , Meg Cabot , Nnedi Okorafor , Christie Golden , Chuck Wendig , Madeleine Roux , Zoraida Córdova , Daniel José Older , Alexander Freed , Paul Dini , Wil Wheaton , Cavan Scott , John Jackson Miller , Gary D. Schmidt , Elizabeth Wein , Tom Angleberger , Mur Lafferty , Kelly Sue DeConnick , Paul S. Kemp , Charles Soule , Adam Christopher , Delilah S. Dawson , None , Ben Acker , Ben Blacker , Jason Fry , Ian Doescher , Pablo Hidalgo , Ashley Eckstein , Gary Whitta , Glen Weldon , Griffin McElroy , None

3.93

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view. On May 25, 1977, the world was int… read more

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12. Phasma

By: Delilah S. Dawson

4.50

Format: 158 pages, Hardcover

Discover Captain Phasma's mysterious history in this "Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi"novel. On… read more

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13. Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)

By: Timothy Zahn

4.17

Format: 434 pages, Kindle Edition

Alternate Cover Edition can be found here. It is a time of renewal, five years after the destruc… read more

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  • audiobook
"If you don't want to be noticed, you don't use a Star Destroyer."

-Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)

"Estudie arte, Capitán. Si entiende el arte de una especie, entiende a esa especie."

-Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)

"Governments and entire planets are important, Threepio. But when you sift everything down, they're all just made of people."

-Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)

"Fear and anger, Yoda had often warned him, were slaves to the dark side. Vaguely, Luke wondered which side curiosity served."

-Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)

Cover of Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade (Star Wars) by Delilah S. Dawson

14. Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade (Star Wars)

By: Delilah S. Dawson

4.34

Format: 343 pages, Hardcover

When the Jedi Order falls, an Inquisitor rises. Padawan Iskat Akaris has dedicated her life to t… read more

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"Betrayal,"

-Delilah S. Dawson, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade (Star Wars)

"Mastering yourself is the work of a lifetime."

-Delilah S. Dawson, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade (Star Wars)

"I will not be seduced away from my own success."

-Delilah S. Dawson, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade (Star Wars)

"I’ve told you how I feel. I guess now I’ve proven it."

-Delilah S. Dawson, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade (Star Wars)

Cover of Lesser Evil (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #3) by Timothy Zahn

15. Lesser Evil (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #3)

By: Timothy Zahn

4.38

Format: 416 pages, Audible Audio

The fate of the Chiss Ascendancy hangs in the balance in the epic finale of the Star Wars: Thrawn A… read more

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"You're my brother, and my friend." Thrass countered. "If it's important to you, it's important to me."

-Timothy Zahn, Lesser Evil (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #3)

"Did Thrawn even recognize the depth of loyalty he inspired in those who worked with him? Knowing Thrawn, probably not."

-Timothy Zahn, Lesser Evil (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #3)

"He cares about non-Chiss lives." "Yes, he does," Samakro agreed. "You threaten his people, and see how fast that changes."

-Timothy Zahn, Lesser Evil (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #3)

"All beings begin their lives with hopes and aspirations. Among these aspirations is the desire that there will be a straight path to those goals. It is seldom so. Perhaps never."

-Timothy Zahn, Lesser Evil (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #3)

Cover of Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars: Thrawn, #2) by Timothy Zahn

16. Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars: Thrawn, #2)

By: Timothy Zahn

3.96

Format: 342 pages, Hardcover

"I have sensed a disturbance in the Force." Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the m… read more

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"Uncertainties are often useful in paralyzing an opponent’s plans and actions"

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars: Thrawn, #2)

"The past is the past," Vader said. "The present and future are all that matter."

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars: Thrawn, #2)

"For a long moment, they stood together in silence. Vader thought about his secret... about Thrawn's loyalty... about the Emperor's continued need for him. Perhaps the entire Empire's need for him... …"

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars: Thrawn, #2)

Cover of Thrawn: Treason (Star Wars: Thrawn, #3) by Timothy Zahn

17. Thrawn: Treason (Star Wars: Thrawn, #3)

By: Timothy Zahn

4.29

Format: 333 pages, Hardcover

Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars no… read more

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"People of authority love capes."

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn: Treason (Star Wars: Thrawn, #3)

"A warrior may retreat. He does not flee. He may lie in ambush. He does not hide. He may experience victory or defeat. He does not cease to serve. But a servant with divided loyalties is no servant at…"

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn: Treason (Star Wars: Thrawn, #3)

"As a military man, Eli found himself impressed by the layered diversion/attack strategy of pickpocket and muggers. As a potential victim, he found himself flinching back from the sudden flurry of act…"

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn: Treason (Star Wars: Thrawn, #3)

"Someday, Mitth'raw'nuruodo, you'll overthink and overplan, and it will all come crashing down around you. When that happens, I hope someone is there to lift you back to your feet." "You, perhaps?" Ar…"

-Timothy Zahn, Thrawn: Treason (Star Wars: Thrawn, #3)

Cover of Greater Good (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #2) by Timothy Zahn

18. Greater Good (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #2)

By: Timothy Zahn

4.15

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

Thrawn and his allies race to save the Chiss Ascendancy from an unseen enemy in the second book in … read more

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"Eyes held high in pride are less able to see uneven ground ahead."

-Timothy Zahn, Greater Good (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #2)

"Because it's easier?" Samakro growled. "This is the Expansionary Defense Fleet, Caregiver. We don't do things just because they're easier. We do things because they work."

-Timothy Zahn, Greater Good (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #2)

"If you can't tell him, can you at least tell me?" Wutroow asked. "I especially can't tell you," Ar'alani said, giving her a wry smile. "Your brain is the one I rely on to make sure mine is functionin…"

-Timothy Zahn, Greater Good (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #2)

"Thalias looked at Thrawn. "What happens if she doesn't do this?" "Perhaps nothing," Thrawn said. "The analysts may not find anything suspicious, and then all will be well. If they do, there may be tr…"

-Timothy Zahn, Greater Good (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #2)

Cover of Chaos Rising (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #1) by Timothy Zahn

19. Chaos Rising (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #1)

By: Timothy Zahn

4.26

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Discover Thrawn’s origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars tr… read more

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"I didn't say that," Ziara protested, eyeing him as a sudden idea occurred to her. "But I'm a practical person, and when I hear a new theory I like to give it a test." "Shall we as the Ascendancy to d…"

-Timothy Zahn, Chaos Rising (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #1)

"I didn't say that," Ziara protested, eyeing him as a sudden idea occurred to her. "But I'm a practical person, and when I hear a new theory I like to give it a test." "Shall we ask the Ascendancy to …"

-Timothy Zahn, Chaos Rising (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #1)

"Someplace nice and quiet and away from the spaceport, I hope," Thalias said. "The first thing Yiv will probably assume is that we'll try to steal a ship." "Indeed he will," Thrawn agreed. "So where a…"

-Timothy Zahn, Chaos Rising (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #1)

Cover of Most Wanted (Star Wars) by Rae Carson

20. Most Wanted (Star Wars)

By: Rae Carson

3.76

Format: 348 pages, Hardcover

Set before the events of Solo: A Star Wars Story! Han and Qi'ra don't have a lot in common other th… read more

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"Sometimes it's better not to know the odds."

-Rae Carson, Most Wanted (Star Wars)

"When you had nothing, your secrets were everything."

-Rae Carson, Most Wanted (Star Wars)

"There was nothing more dangerous than a true believer."

-Rae Carson, Most Wanted (Star Wars)

"Where innovation was high but resources were low, you took what you had, slapped it all together, and hoped it held. It was the Corellian way."

-Rae Carson, Most Wanted (Star Wars)

Cover of Crimson Climb by E.K. Johnston

21. Crimson Climb

By: E.K. Johnston

3.76

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Qi’ra listened to the dreams and promises of a boy with a reckless smile, only to be torn away from… read more

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18 Best fiction books like Tarkin by James Luceno

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Claudia Gray

4.14

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Alexander Freed

4.18

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Aftermath (Star Wars: Aftermath, #1)

Chuck Wendig

3.30

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4.31

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Claudia Gray

4.14

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Alexander Freed

4.18

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Claudia Gray

4.28

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None , Greg Rucka

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