What is the first star wars book in the trilogy?

i want to start reading star wars and i'm confused about which book is the first and what order to read them in. please help me out.What is the first star wars book in the trilogy?
Well I guess the first thing to ask is if you've seen the movies. If you have then you don't really need to read the novelizations of the books except for Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith. This book is almost ';required reading'; if you want to understand all the stuff that is happening that can't be shown in the movie. The novels for ep I %26amp; ep II are fairly decent ... the novels for ep IV, V, %26amp; VI are horrible and for the most part always have been especially the ones for ep IV %26amp; ep VI ... the novel for ep V isn't bad but it is very outdated. So if you've seen the movies you're set ... if you haven't you can read the novelizations but realize that the ones for ep IV - ep VI are very outdated.





Whenever I get asked what books to start with my answer is always the same ... The Thrawn Trilogy. The titles to the books are: ';Heir To The Empire';; ';Dark Force Rising';; %26amp; ';The Last Command';. These books are set 5 years after the events of ep VI and they are way beyond great. The are also what brought Star Wars back from the dead. They are written by Timothy Zahn, he has written other books in the Star Wars EU (Expanded Universe) and there is not a bad one in the bunch. Zahn is the best writer in the Star Wars EU bar none. After that I always give the X-Wing series as what to read after the Thrawn trilogy. The ';major'; characters don't have a very big role in the X-Wing books and we get to meet all kinds of new characters and villians. After you read these books you will know just about everything that you need to know to make the other books ';fit'; in the time line. After that you're on your own, so to speak. The answer given by ';swdarklighter'; is very good although I would disagree with the reason she gave for ep IV being made first but that a ';rant'; for another day ... lol ...





The link given by ';Kaseysface'; is ok but no where near complete.





To ';Diana P';





Couldn't resist picking on you a little bit ... Star Wars came out in 77 not 78 ...





May The Force Be With You ...What is the first star wars book in the trilogy?
Do you mean the books that correspond to the 6 movies? Start with ';Phantom Menace.'; Then you'll be reading them in chronological order according to the story line.





What happened was, ';Star Wars'; the movie came out in 1978 (around then, anyway). Then came ';The Empire Strikes Back'; and ';Return of the Jedi.'; Those 3 movies are the *original* trilogy.





But they decided to do prequels. So the fourth SW movie made is the FIRST in the STORY. And what was originally called simply ';Star Wars'; became ';Star Wars FOUR: A New Hope.'; The first one made, but the 4th according to the timeline.





I hope that's not too confusing! Anyway, just start with ';Phantom Menace'; and you'll be fine. Enjoy!





EDIT: Looks like Xalia knows the SW books, including those not directly related to the movies. There are many dozens of them.
Darth Bane: Path of Destruction.
If you are already familiar with the movies, then you probably won't need to read the novelizations of Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back or Return of the Jedi (Episodes 4, 5 and 6). These books were written after the movies came out and include everything that was seen on the screen. There are some small tidbits that have been added, but for the most part, they are just the movie.





The novelizations of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith (Episodes 1, 2 and 3) contain some additional stuff that wasn't seen in the movies and these were written as companions to the movies as they were released.





(Background - Lucas wrote 9 parts to the Star Wars saga, but didn't start with part 1 largely because he didn't have the technology to make it the way he wanted it and he couldn't get the backing. He was able to get the backing and created a lot of the technology to make Episode 4 - which is the first movie created, but the fourth in the chronology of the series. The movies were released in this order 4 - 5 - 6 - 1 - 2 - 3.)





Now, as far as the books go, there are over 100 books to choose from. This applies to the adult titles - there is a whole separate world of Young Adult and Children's stories as well. If you pick up any of the most recently published titles (Legacy of the Force) and look in the first few pages, you will see a complete timeline for all the books that have been published, starting with 1000 years before the events of Episode 4 up to 40 or so years after.





There are basically two types of books - those featuring the main characters and those featuring new or peripheral characters from the movies.





I will start with the main character series and novels. These continue the story between the movies and after the movies and contain many good books and/or series. Of these books, I recommend the following (listed in order as they appear in the timeline):


Rogue Planet


Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader


The Han Solo Trilogy - The Paradise Snare, The Hutt Gambit, Rebel Dawn (a must read if you are a Han Solo fan)


The Courtship of Princess Leia


Tatooine Ghost


The Thrawn Trilogy - Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command (these are among the best books written in the series and should definitely be included)


The Jedi Academy Trilogy - Jedi Search, Dark Apprentice, Champions of the Force


The Hand of Thrawn Duology - Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future


The New Jedi Order - 17 books in this series. More dramatic than the movies and the events are much more tragic and life-altering to the characters.





These books in large part, fill out and complete the story of the lives of Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke, Chewie, the droids and plenty well loved and great new characters.





I haven't really been able to get into the character novels that take place between The Phantom Menace and A New Hope, but you may want to check some of those out as well.





However, I have greatly enjoyed the novels that include new and/or peripheral characters to the movies and recommend that you also include these titles in your reading list:


Path of Destruction: Darth Bane and Rule of Two (a must read if you are interested in Sith mythology/history)


Republic Commando series - Hard Contact, Triple Zero, True Colors (about clone troopers and two young Jedi generals leading them, if you are a Jango Fett/Boba Fett fan, these will probably interest you)


X-Wing series - 9 book series (see inside books for series order) (Wedge rebuilds Rogue Squadron with new characters and take on new missions)


I, Jedi - another of the best books in the Star Wars universe (about the training and apprenticeship of Corran Horn)





Hopefully all this information doesn't scare you off from reading these books. For the most part, the books are very well written and keep you occupied for a very long time.





Also, you don't necessarily need to read all the books in timeline order, however, you should read any books in a series in the series order. You can start with books/series about your favorite characters and fill in with other books or series when you are ready.





Good luck and enjoy.

Is the Godfather trilogy based on real life people or events?

I know they're based on the books, but were the books based on any specific mafia family? any of the events in the book based on real events?


Any of the characters based on real people? if so who?





Also, Does anyone know where Mario Puzo got his information on the Mafia... or was it purely fiction?





Thanks, i appreciate your time.Is the Godfather trilogy based on real life people or events?
There's only one book on which the films are based. The other two are screenplays written by Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo together. After Puzo died, his daughter commissioned author Mark Winegardner to write two sequels, but they have not been made into films.





http://markwinegardner.com/godfather/





The Corleones are based on a couple of the real-life ';Five Families'; of the New York mob, but mainly on the Genovese family. When the book came out, most people thought that Johnny Fontaine was Frank Sinatra, but Vic Damone's name also came up, and in the book, Vito asks Johnny, ';Whatever happened to you and that kid who was so funny in the movies?'; That would imply Dean Martin.





I highly recommend the novel ';The Godfather'; by Mario Puzo.Is the Godfather trilogy based on real life people or events?
My understanding, based on Puzo interviews I read when the book came out and was a hit, was that the main characters were entirely fictional, something of an amalgam of real 'famiglia' people Puzo had known or known of. Several of the lesser characters were based on real people, but fictionalized enough that they could not sue for defamation. Johnny Fontaine (? on the last name) was based on Frank Sinatra, for instance.

Is there any romance in the Gemma Doyle trilogy?

Ya, there's a little bit of romance between Gemma and the English gentleman, Simon Middleton, and her Indian ';protector'; who is of the Rakshana, Kartik.Is there any romance in the Gemma Doyle trilogy?
I've never read them, but I read a brief summary a few weeks ago, and I'm pretty sure there is romance in the trilogy. Not positive, but pretty sure.Is there any romance in the Gemma Doyle trilogy?
Yup, there's romance. Not a lot, but its there.





~Eryn

What do you think of Eoin Colfer righting the seventh book in the Hitchhiker's ';trilogy';?

I read the Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, would be continuing the late Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker trilogy. What do you think of this?


I personally don't think anyone could compare to Doug, but of course I'll buy the book just because I loved the originals.What do you think of Eoin Colfer righting the seventh book in the Hitchhiker's ';trilogy';?
I think that Eoin was the talent to do it. I have met the man and listened to him talk on his family for an hour. It was hilarious.What do you think of Eoin Colfer righting the seventh book in the Hitchhiker's ';trilogy';?
well i've never read the book, but i think the author might have a problem counting, 'cause last time i checked a trilogy is only 3 books.
I have never read any of the books, however I will say I think the seventh book is my favorite
In my opinion, nothing will top the original three. They are great books. Very funny. So long and thanks for all the fish......

Looking for a Trilogy book I read in school about kids being put on a train and adopted in different familys?

I frist read the first book about this family that was real poor and the oldest son had to work or steal food for his family. They were taken out of the home and put on a train him and his brothers and sisters the train would stop and for people to pick kids to adopt. It would keep makeing stops till all the kids were taken in homes There were two of three other books showing how each of them were donig they were split in to three groups I think. I getting hard for me to remember.Looking for a Trilogy book I read in school about kids being put on a train and adopted in different familys?
Family Apart by Joan Lowery Nixon


the Orphan Train Adventures SeriesLooking for a Trilogy book I read in school about kids being put on a train and adopted in different familys?
The Boxcar Children


by Gertrude Chandler Warner


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Is the circle trilogy by ted dekker really good?

Can someone whose read the black red and white books by ted dekker, summarize what each one is about? I'm not sure if i want to start reading them, because i hear there is alot more books that follow.


Im a twilight fan and finished those books within a week. are these books just as addicting?Is the circle trilogy by ted dekker really good?
Summarize? Ted Dekker? Yeah, sure. His books are so cram packed with anything and everything that to give you a summary would be...impossible. Wikipedia does a fair job of summarizing/overviewing...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_Tril鈥?/a> But, I would definitely read the books. I have read all three of them as well as a number of other Dekker books (personal favorites: Thr3e and Blink).





But, you have to realize (this is my personal opinion here) that The Circle Trilogy goes beyond skimming the surface. The three books(soon to be four--yeah, not a trilogy) look into the soul of men--sin, redemption, etc. The Twilight books (which I have read--in about a week like you) don't delve into the depth of life. They see the surface of love, but very little else. Yes, it is a strange and passionate love, but there is very little in them that I find comparable to the Circle books.





That being said...I still think you should give them a try. They weave an interesting story that can be, at times, hard to follow. But, it is the type of story that drags you along until you pick up the path where it left off 20 pages earlier. It drags you along because you can't put it down without finding out what exactly is going on...why things are happening the way they are...and what exactly is happening. A lot of Dekker's stories are a bit mind-blowing...but in a good way.





Either way you choose...happy reading.

trojan

Is the Uglies Trilogy appropriate for 8th grade summer reading?

I'm suppose to read 3 books and write a summary about each of them and I hated the books recommended for me on the list, so I chose the Uglies Trilogy. Are the books like childish or something?Is the Uglies Trilogy appropriate for 8th grade summer reading?
The Uglies Trilogy is perfect for your assignment. Uglies is set in the future, yet it still deals with issues that are important to preteens, teens, and young adults. These issues range from over-use of oil, appearance, and trying to be yourself in a world that wants you be something else.





I defiantly recommend that you read the fourth book, Extras. It is set a few years after the other books and gives the reader a view of the world after Tally's adventures.Is the Uglies Trilogy appropriate for 8th grade summer reading?
Absolutely. When I was in eighth grade a year ago, we were actually REQUIRED to read the Uglies Trilogy for the cirriculum. It's very appropriate and the stereotypes/struggles in society are relevant to teens today.





It's an amazing book with an amazing story to tell, and it's not boring either. Read it. :)
It actually has 4 books in it. The 4th one invloves some new characters and is called Extras.





No! They're awesome! They're totally appropriate and really good! I'm sure you'll love them.





Hope I helped! :)





---Kat
No, it was written for middle schoolers. It's sci-fi with adventure and a little bit of romance. Read it, it's an awesome book.
The books are very good. Uglies won a Golden Duck Award for excellence in Young Adult Science Fiction.