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I like Star Wars.
I like to read.
I thought I'd put the two together.

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List of books read in this community:
(see community tags for dates, posts, and discussions)

Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston
Battlefront: Twilight Company by Alexander Freed
Dark Disciple by Christie Golden
Last Shot by Daniel José Older
Rogue Squadron (Star Wars: X-Wing #1) by Michael A. Stackpole
Razor's Edge (Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion #1) by Martha Wells
Kenobi by John Jackson Miller
Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) by Charles Soule
Resistance Reborn (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) by Rebecca Roanhorse
Into the Dark (The High Republic) by Claudia Gray
Alphabet Squadron (Alphabet Squadron #1) by Alexander Freed
Heir to the Jedi by Kevin Hearne
Chaos Rising (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy #1) by Timothy Zahn
Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray
Maul: Lockdown by Joe Schreiber
Catalyst by James Luceno
Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor by Matthew Woodring Stover
Wraith Squadron (Star Wars: X-Wing #5) by Aaron Allston
Greater Good (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy #2) by Timothy Zahn
Hard Contact (Star Wars: Republic Commando #1) by Karen Traviss
Allegiance by Timothy Zahn
The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis
Lesser Evil (Thrawn Ascendancy #3) by Timothy Zahn
The Rising Storm (The High Republic) by Cavan Scott
Shadow Fall (Alphabet Squadron #2) by Alexander Freed
The New Rebellion by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Revan (Star Wars: The Old Republic #1) by Drew Karpyshyn
Black Spire by Delilah S. Dawson
Into the Void by Tim Lebbon
Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston
Out of the Shadows by Justina Ireland
Victory's Price (Alphabet Squadron #3) by Alexander Freed
THEME: Published in the 00's
From a Certain Point of View (#1) by various authors
THEME: Book #1 of a series
Lost Stars by Claudia Gray
THEME: New Release (published in the 20's)
Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn
THEME: Non-Jedi protagonist
THEME: Comic
The Fallen Star (High Republic) by Claudia Gray
THEME: Audiobook
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various authors
Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson
THEME: Film Novelization
Specter of the Past (The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1) by Timothy Zahn
Movie Madness (as in watching/discussing)
THEME: Any Legends book (published 1976-2014)





Current: (July)
August: BOOK: The Mask of Fear (Star Wars: Reign of the Empire, #1) by Alexander Freed

Next up:
September: THEME: Comic
October: Children of the Jedi (The Callista Trilogy #1) by Barbara Hambly
November: THEME: Published in the 10's

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Welcome to the midway checkpoint. This month's book is The Mask of Fear (Star Wars: Reign of the Empire, #1) by Alexander Freed


1. How are you finding the depictions of the rebel cells and how does it compare with what you know from other canon (movies, books, etc)?

2. Any characterizations that stand out for you so far?

COMING UP NEXT
September: THEME: Comic
October: Children of the Jedi (The Callista Trilogy #1) by Barbara Hambly
November: THEME: Published in the 10's

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post

August 2025

Aug. 1st, 2025 07:15 pm
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Book: The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire #1) by Alexander Freed

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Schedule:
There will be a midway check-in post and a post at the end of the book/end of the month.
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This month will be a themed month. The idea is to read any Star Wars book you'd like that can be applied to the theme. The material can be anything - adult, YA, comics, even story-centric games.

1. What book are you reading this month? How's it going so far?

2. What is an element from 'Legends' (pre-Disney) that you wish would've been adopted going forward?
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This month's book is Wedge's Gamble (Star Wars: X-Wing #2) by Michael A. Stackpole

1. How did you like it?

2. How strategic do you think leaders (Rebel or Imperial) were as they plotted the fate of Coruscant? Who best understood their enemy?

3. Did any of the characters' fates surprise you?

4. Any overall thoughts?

COMING UP NEXT
July: THEME: Any Legends book (published 1976-2014)
August: BOOK: The Mask of Fear (Star Wars: Reign of the Empire, #1) by Alexander Freed

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post

June 2025

Jun. 11th, 2025 07:25 am
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Book: Wedge's Gamble (Star Wars: X-Wing #2) by Michael A. Stackpole

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Schedule:
There will be a midway check-in post (this is it!) and a post at the end of the book/end of the month.

Next up:
THEME: Any Legends book (published 1976-2014)
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Have you watched a Star Wars movie this month? Which one did you land on and did you notice anything new?



Next up:
June: Wedge's Gamble (Star Wars: X-Wing #2) by Michael A. Stackpole
July: THEME: Any Legends book (published 1976-2014)
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We're taking a break from scheduled reading this month to watch movies.



- What was the first Star Wars movie you ever saw?
- What Star Wars movie have you watched most recently?
- Which movie(s) have you watched the most?

- What Star Wars movie character do you think is underrated or doesn't get nearly enough attention?
- Which Star Wars movie locale would you most like to visit? Least like to visit?

- Which movie are you thinking of watching/re-watching this month?
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Welcome to the midway checkpoint. This month's book is Specter of the Past (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1) by Timothy Zahn

1. This duology is a follow-up to Zahn's original Thrawn trilogy. How do you think it compared?

2. Any characterizations that stand out for you so far?

COMING UP NEXT
May: Movie Madness (as in watching/discussing)

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post

April 2025

Apr. 1st, 2025 10:57 pm
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Book: Specter of the Past (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1) by Timothy Zahn


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Schedule:
There will be a midway check-in post and a post at the end of the book/end of the month.

Next up:
May: Movie Madness (as in watching/discussing)
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This month is a themed month. The idea is to read any Star Wars book you'd like that can be applied to the theme.

What are you planning to read this month? Have you started? If so, how's it going so far?

Are you also planning to watch/re-watch the movie?

COMING UP NEXT
April: Specter of the Past (The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1) by Timothy Zahn
May: Movie Madness (as in watching/discussing)

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post
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This month's book is Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson


1. How did you like it?

2. The premise was "What leads a Jedi to the Dark side?" how well do you think the book answered that?

3. Any overall thoughts?

COMING UP NEXT
March: THEME: Film Novelization
April: Specter of the Past (The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1) by Timothy Zahn

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post
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Welcome to the midway checkpoint. This month's book is Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson


1. What are your thoughts so far about Iskat Akaris?

2. What themes/characters are you enjoying?

3. Does the story or setting bring to mind other similar story arcs in Star Wars?

COMING UP NEXT
March: THEME: Film Novelization
April: Specter of the Past (The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1) by Timothy Zahn

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post
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This month's book was From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various authors


1. Any favorites? Overall thoughts?

2. Was there a story you wanted that didn't make it to this anthology?

COMING UP NEXT
February: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson
March: THEME: Film Novelization

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post
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Book: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson


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Schedule:
Instead of four posts, there will be a midway check-in post and a post at the end of the book/end of the month.

Next up:
March: THEME: Film Novelization
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Welcome to the midway checkpoint. This month's book is From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various authors


1. Which story sticks out most for you?

2. What themes/characters are you enjoying so far?

3. Are you still stuck on Hoth?

COMING UP NEXT
February: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson
March: THEME: Film Novelization

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post
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Book: From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various authors


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Schedule:
Instead of four posts, there will be a midway check-in post and a post at the end of the book/end of the month.

...ETA: Next up:
February: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson
March: THEME: Film Novelization
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This month was a themed month. The idea is to read listen to any Star Wars book you'd like that can be applied to the theme.

1. How was the ending?

2. Were there any scenes that struck you as memorable?

3. Would you recommend it to other readers?

Next Month: From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various authors
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This month is a themed month. The idea is to read any Star Wars book you'd like that can be applied to the theme.

What are you planning to read/listen to this month? Have you started? If so, how's it going so far?

Have you listened to Star Wars audiobooks before? If so, do you have a favorite?
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November's book is The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray

1. How was the ending?

2. Were there any scenes that struck you as memorable?

3. Would you recommend it to other readers?

Reminders
December will be a themed month - Audiobooks
January will be From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various authors.

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post
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Welcome to the midway checkpoint. This month's book is The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray

1. How do you feel the authors of the High Republic Era handle the recurring characters? Are they consistent?

2. What themes/characters are you enjoying so far?

COMING UP NEXT
Next month will be a themed month - Audiobooks
Either new to you or ones you've listened to before or just Star Wars audiobooks in general. Check out your local library for possible Star Wars audiobooks via Hoopla, Cloud Library, Libby, or other app.

Per the randomizer, January will be From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various authors.

Book & theme suggestions can be left on on this post

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