Wherever you are in the universe, the world of Star Wars is never far, far away. With a vast collection of intergalactic adventures to choose from, you can join your favourite characters, any time, anywhere. With a catalogue featuring film companions, novelisations and extended universe titles, these are definitely the listens you’re looking for.
From the 1977 film that started it all to the most recent instalments in the saga, generations of fans have become engrossed and enamoured with the Star Wars universe. The world of Sith and Jedi Knights, a fascinating array of planets, deep political turmoil and revolution, and thrilling lightsaber battles are just some of the details that have made this sci-fi classic completely unparalleled. With these Audible performances, fans young and old can travel through hyperspace to visit the desert scavengers of Jakku, watch the twin suns set on Tatooine, step inside the Galactic Senate Chambers on Coruscant, or stroll the gardens of elegant Naboo, home of Queen Padmé Amidala.
The Star Wars Galaxy
The Star Wars saga
Three trilogies following three generations of Jedi heroes. The Skywalker Saga – the core story at the heart of the Star Wars Universe – provides plenty of material to listen to. Follow heroes like Anakin, Obi-wan, and Padmé (Episodes I–III); Luke, Leia, and Han Solo (Episodes IV–VI); or Rey, Finn, and Poe (Episodes VII–IX) as they journey through the galaxy on missions of hope, resistance and, ultimately, good versus evil.
Trace the fall of the Jedi Order, the rise of Sith Lords, the tumultuous battle between the Rebellion and the Empire, and the birth of a new generation of interstellar freedom fighters and foes, with single narrators and full casts to bring each listen leaping to life.
Star Wars: Legends
Audio versions of the movies are just the tip of the iceberg. You can also explore the deeper legends of the planets and people that make the universe so vibrant. Though rendered non-canonical in 2014, Star Wars: Legends offers a breadth of mythos, featuring some fan-favourite characters and storylines.
From the foundation of the Jedi Order to origin stories of beloved and reviled characters alike, listeners can discover a wealth of unknown tales from planets around the galaxy. With stories from thousands of years before the events of Episode I (like Tim Lebbon’s Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void to tales set decades after Episode VI’s decisive rebel victory on Endor (like the Fate of the Jedi series, these listens shed new light on the original and prequel trilogies.
Star Wars galaxy
For fans that are strictly canon-only, there are plenty of extended universe stories to explore. These canonical stories expand upon the events of the cinematic tour-de-force, so you can learn where your favourite characters originated or choose a listen that follows brand new heroes on journeys of their own.
Fans of political intrigue are sure to love Bloodline, while listeners craving a boots-on-the-ground look at the series’ titular interstellar battles might enjoy Battlefront: Twilight Company or A New Dawn. And for enthusiasts who mourn the retcon of the prior expanded universe, fret not – Timothy Zahn’s much-adored Thrawn series is sure to satisfy.
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Star Wars: a closer look
It’s no surprise that authors of all kinds have been inspired to take a magnifying glass to Star Wars’ classic tale. You can explore the tactics and equipment used by different factions and fighters in gems like The Military Science of Star Wars. Meanwhile, listens such as I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing inspect the impact of sci-fi stories and geek culture.
Star Wars for kids
There are plenty of ways for younglings to enjoy this audiobook galaxy too. Adaptations of animated series like Forces of Destiny: Daring Adventures are loved by kids, and will keep them quiet on many long journeys. Children aged 5 to 10 can delve into the light and dark sides of the force alongside their favourite characters. Even if they’re a little short for a stormtrooper, affable, ambitious, diverse heroes like Rey, Ashoka Tano, Rose Tico and Luke Skywalker will effortlessly encourage and guide young listeners to soar for the stars.
Behind the screen
You might want to join the casts, production crews and other hard-working members of the teams that brought Star Wars to the big screen. Check out I Am C-3PO for actor Anthony Daniels’ take on his iconic role as the gold protocol droid. Or, if you’re looking for a listen on the massive impact of the franchise on the modern world, listen to How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, masterfully written by Chris Taylor.
