Where Should I Start Reading Star Wars Old Republic Books?

2026-07-19 09:37:13
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DanOlson
DanOlson
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Honestly, I just googled 'best Star Wars Old Republic book' and picked the one with the highest average rating on Goodreads. That was 'Darth Bane: Path of Destruction'. Zero regrets. Sometimes crowd-sourcing your starting point is the easiest method. The fan consensus exists for a reason. That book is a banger from page one, requires almost no prior knowledge, and tells a complete story. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Just start with the one everyone agrees is great, and let your curiosity from there guide you to the next one.
2026-07-21 02:49:53
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LucaBook
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Honestly? Start with the comics, not the books. The 'Knights of the Old Republic' comic series by John Jackson Miller is the best entry point bar none. It's set just after the Mandalorian Wars, follows a Padawan named Zayne Carrick who's framed for murder, and it's hilarious, heartfelt, and full of great world-building. The novels kind of assume you know the broader strokes from the games and comics. Reading this series first gives you the flavor of the era—the different Jedi attitudes, the underworld of Taris, the Mandalorian threat—in a way that's more engaging than some of the drier novels. Trust me on this.
2026-07-21 11:21:34
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GavinJoy
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It depends on your tolerance for older comic book writing. 'Tales of the Jedi' is foundational, but the dialogue can be cheesy and the plots are simple good vs. evil. If you love classic, pulpy sci-fantasy, dive right in. If you prefer more modern, nuanced storytelling, starting there might turn you off. In that case, begin with the 2006 'Knights of the Old Republic' comic series, which has sharper writing and more complex characters, then loop back to the older stuff if you crave the historical background. There's no shame in starting with the more accessible, modernly-told story and working backwards.
2026-07-21 12:38:08
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TessFinn
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I'd caution against starting with the 'Revan' novel if you loved the 'Knights of the Old Republic' games. It was a huge letdown for a lot of fans, myself included. The characterization felt off, and it seemed written more to serve the MMO's plot than to honor the player's journey from the games. A safer, more original entry is 'Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Stories'. It's a collection of connected tales about a Sith crew stranded on a primitive planet, and their society evolves over centuries. It's a fascinating, contained look at Sith philosophy and politics without the direct baggage of the game storylines, and it's written by John Jackson Miller, who really gets the setting.
2026-07-24 14:30:37
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What reading order works best for all Star Wars Old Republic books?

5 Answers2026-07-19 11:07:52
The audio drama 'The Old Republic: Blood of the Empire' is so underrated in these discussions. It's not a book, but it's an auditory experience that sets a mood. If you do audio, slot that in after 'Deceived'. For pure books, a solid three-step order is: 1. 'Lost Tribe of the Sith' (for Sith worldbuilding). 2. 'The Old Republic: Revan' (for the big crossover). 3. 'The Old Republic: Annihilation' (for a solid, spy-thriller conclusion to the novel series). This skips the middling entries and gives you three distinct flavors: ancient Sith cult, tragic hero sequel, and galactic-political thriller.
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