The Excessive Republic period of Star Wars is fascinating because it depicts a golden age of peace, lengthy earlier than the occasions of The Skywalker Saga that may see the Jedi culled and the galaxy dragged into seemingly endless struggle. And but it confronted its personal hardships and galaxy threatening perils by no means been earlier than in different Star Wars media. There are quite a few novels that inform tales set through the 500 or so years the Excessive Repulic period lasted for, and we’re right here to assist break down how one can learn all of them and within the appropriate order.

For context, the Excessive Republic period is split throughout three phases, with each set throughout a particular time period: Gentle of the Jedi, Quest of the Jedi, and Trials of the Jedi. Every part isn’t wholly comprised of books (there are comics and audio dramas too), however we shall be specializing in the novels.

Part 1: Gentle of the Jedi

Gentle of the Jedi ran from January 2021 to March 2022, and consists of two separate trilogies (one for adults and one other for younger adults), in addition to a set of quick tales and a sequence of novels for youngsters. There are a few books for very younger youngsters, however we’ll be leaving these ones out since they’re easy diversifications of two of the novels. Right here is the beneficial studying order:

• Starlight Tales (launched December 6, 2022)—A set of quick tales initially revealed in Star Wars Insider all through 2020 and 2021. Titan Comics has a listing of shops you should purchase this from. Bear in mind that the two-part story Go Collectively serves as a prologue and epilogue to the novel Gentle of the Jedi.
• Gentle of the Jedi (launched January 5, 2021)—The primary in a trilogy of grownup novels, this tells of the Nice Catastrophe, an incident that includes a ship being destroyed whereas in hyperspace, which threatens to destroy a complete system. Disney sells it bodily and digitally.
• The Rising Storm (launched June 29, 2021)—The sequel to Gentle of the Jedi, this covers the aftermath of the Nice Catastrophe, which sees a Republic Honest attacked by the anarchic, viking-like Nihil. This ebook is offered at Penguin Random Home and different such retailers.
• Race to Crashpoint Tower (launched June 29, 2021)—Set through the occasions of The Rising Storm, younger Padawan Ram Jomaram should make his solution to the titular tower to warn the Jedi of the Nihil’s assault. Take note this one’s written for 8 to 12-year-olds. It’s obtainable by way of Disney.
• The Fallen Star (launched January 4, 2022)—The sequel to The Rising Storm and remaining entry within the grownup novel trilogy, it sees the Nihil launch a technique to wipe out the Jedi for good by destroying the Starlight Beacon, which is housing survivors and refugees of the Nihil’s earlier assaults. It’s being offered at Penguin Random Home and different such retailers.
• Into the Darkish (launched February 2, 2021)—The primary entry in a trilogy of books for younger adults, it follows Padawan Reath Silas as he finds himself stranded on a mysterious and deserted area station. Chronologically, this takes place earlier than The Rising Storm. You should buy it by way of Disney.
• A Check of Braveness (launched January 5, 2021)—A standalone story a few group of teenagers, together with the newly minted Jedi Vernestra Rwoh, getting stranded on a jungle moon and dealing collectively to outlive. One other ebook written for teenagers, it’s obtainable by way of Disney. Like Into the Darkish, that is set earlier than The Rising Storm.
• Out of the Shadows (launched July 27, 2021)—A follow-up to Into the Darkish, this sees the return of Reath Silas in addition to Vernestra Rwoh from A Check of Braveness. It additionally includes a new protagonist, Sylvestri Yarrow, who will get dragged right into a political squabble whereas attempting to avoid wasting her late mom’s cargo enterprise. It’s obtainable by way of Disney and is ready in-between The Rising Storm and The Fallen Star.
• Mission to Catastrophe (launched January 4, 2022)—The final youngsters ebook on the checklist, this one is ready after Out of the Shadows and as soon as once more focuses on Vernestra Rwoh as she and her Padawan rescue a pal of theirs from the Nihil. You should buy it by way of Disney.
• Midnight Horizon (launched February 2, 2022)—Persevering with on from Out of the Shadows, this not solely brings again Reath Silas but in addition Ram Jomaram from Race to Crashpoint Tower. Collectively, the 2 examine a suspected Nihil assault on the planet of Corellia. That is additionally set after the occasions of The Fallen Star, and could be purchased by way of Disney.

Part 2: Quest of the Jedi

Quest of the Jedi ran from October 2022 to Could 2023, and contains six novels and a number of quick tales. This part is definitely set 150 years earlier than the occasions of Part 1, so you would begin right here when you wished to. Right here is the beneficial studying order:

• Quest for the Hidden Metropolis (launched November 1, 2022)—This novel for teenagers sees Jedi Knight Silandra Sho and her apprentice Rooper Nitani looking for a staff of lacking explorers on a ravaged planet stated to be haunted by legendary monsters. It’s obtainable by way of Disney.
• Convergence (launched November 22, 2022)—The primary of two grownup novels, Jedi Knight Gella Nattai investigates an assassination try and cease two planets from going to struggle. Nevertheless, she has to staff up with Republic consultant Axel Greylark, who has a robust displeasure for Jedi. This ebook is being offered by Penguin Random Home and different such retailers.
• Path of Deceit (launched October 4, 2022)—This younger grownup novel facilities on Marda Ro, a religious member of the Path of the Open Hand, a missionary group that believes nobody, not even the Jedi, must be allowed to wield the powers of the Pressure. When Marda meets a kindly Jedi Padawan named Kevmo Zink, she hopes to persuade him of her beliefs. It’s obtainable by way of Disney.
• Cataclysm (launched April 4, 2023)—The direct sequel to Convergence, struggle is about to interrupt out between the dual planets of Eiram and E’ronoh once more, however there’s proof to counsel the Path of the Open Hand is orchestrating the battle. Each Gella Matai and Axel Greylark return for this, and it’s obtainable by way of Penguin Random Home and different such retailers.
• Path of Vengeance (launched Could 2, 2023)—Set through the occasions of Cataclysm, this story can be a follow-up to Path of Deceit. Marda Ro returns as she joins an expedition to the mysterious Planet X, whereas her cousin Yana groups up together with her lifeless lover’s father to wrest management of the Path of the Open Hand from its chief, the Mom. This ebook is on the market by way of Disney.
• Quest for Planet X (launched April 4, 2023)—The second youngsters ebook sees Dass Leffbruk and Rooper Nitani (from Quest for the Hidden Metropolis), alongside new character Sky Graf, staff as much as find Planet X. Nevertheless, their mission ends in them crossing paths with the Path of the Open Hand. It’s obtainable by way of Disney.
• Tales of Enlightenment (launched March 19, 2024)—An anthology of quick tales centered round a bar known as Enlightenment. It’s obtainable by way of Penguin Random Home and different such retailers.

Part 3: Trials of the Jedi

Trials of the Jedi picks up after the occasions of Part 1 and is presently nonetheless ongoing, because it started in September 2023 and is predicted to conclude in 2025. So, this checklist of novels will probably must be up to date as soon as the part ends, and now we have a greater understanding of the chronology of it. For now, right here is the beneficial studying order:

• Tales of Gentle & Life (launched September 5, 2023)—One other anthology of quick tales, that is to assist bridge the hole between Part 1 and Part 3 of the Excessive Republic period, resolving some unexplained mysteries and sowing the seeds for future tales. It’s obtainable by way of Disney, however there’s a Barnes and Noble unique model that has a novel cowl.
• Escape from Valo (launched January 30, 2024)—Padawan Ram Jomaram returns for a brand new journey; one the place he should assist his individuals and a trio of younger Jedi escape his dwelling planet, which is below occupation by the Nihil. That is one other story geared toward youngsters, and is on the market by way of Penguin Random Home and different such retailers.
• Eye of Darkness (launched November 14, 2023)—The primary of Part 3’s grownup novels, this story takes place one 12 months after The Fallen Star. The Nihil have constructed a barrier across the Outer Rim known as the Stormwall; one which has left Jedi and whole planets trapped behind it whereas these exterior try and breach the barrier. It’s obtainable by way of Penguin Random Home and different such retailers.
• Defy the Storm (launched March 5, 2024)—Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh takes heart stage as soon as once more as she heads into Nihil territory in the hunt for her lacking Padawan. However her mission will deliver her head to head with lethal creatures often called the Anonymous. It’s obtainable by way of Penguin Random Home and different such retailers.
• Temptation of the Pressure (launched June 11, 2024)—The sequel to Eye of Darkness sees a number of Jedi from earlier books staff up as they search out predominant villain Marchion Ro. Though this ebook hasn’t come out but, we all know it additionally takes place after Defy the Storm. You possibly can pre-order it by way of Penguin Random Home and varied different retailers.
• Beware the Anonymous (launched August 27, 2024)—A follow-up to Escape from Valo, this junior novel will concentrate on a gaggle of Jedi-in-training, alongside Ram Jomaram, as they attempt to overcome their fears and battle again towards the Anonymous. Pre-orders usually are not but obtainable.
• Tears of the Anonymous (launched September 24, 2024)—One other Anonymous heavy novel, returning favorite Reath Silas and Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo embark on their very own mission to be taught extra concerning the eponymous creatures. Pre-orders usually are not but obtainable.
• Trials of the Jedi (launched spring 2025)—The ultimate grownup novel in the complete saga, there’s presently no plot data concerning this ebook. It additionally lacks a precise launch date, and is unavailable for pre-order.
• Into the Gentle (launched spring 2025)—No particulars have been shared on this ebook other than a spring 2025 launch window, and that it will likely be the third and remaining younger grownup novel in Part 3. Pre-orders usually are not but obtainable.
• A Valiant Vow (launched spring 2025)—As you possibly can most likely guess, no actual data has been shared on this ebook both. All we all know is that it will likely be the final junior novel for teenagers. Pre-orders usually are not but obtainable.