Welcome to Rogue Reader! Join me as I break down Star Wars books and comics with my wife and friends. If you are interested in what goes on in the expanded universe of Star Wars books, regardless if you have read them or not, we got you covered!
In this episode, we take a look at the first of the prequel trilogy novelizations, The Phantom Menace. Written by Terry Brooks and published in April 1999.
27 Mar 2026
Star Wars Return of the Jedi Novelization
In this episode, we conclude the original trilogy novelizations with the best one (spoilers!), Return of the Jedi. Written by James Kahn and published in May 1983.
20 Mar 2026
Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Novelization
In this episode, we continue our look at the original trilogy novelizations with The Empire Strikes Back, written by Donald F. Glut and published in April 1980.
13 Mar 2026
Star Wars A New Hope Novelization
In this episode, we look back at the very first Star Wars novel, which was the novelization of A New Hope, originally titled From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker. Ghost written by Alan Dean Foster and published in November 1976, six months before the film released!
6 Sept 2025
Star Wars Young Jedi Knights Darkest Knight and Jedi Under Siege
In this episode, we finish the first arc of the Young Jedi Knights novels. In Darkest Knight, Lowie returns to Kashyyyk to aid his sister, with Jacen, Jaina, and Tenel Ka also accompanying him. But Zekk and the Second Imperium is also headed there, where he will need to confront his former friends. In Jedi Under Siege, Brakiss and the Second Imperium launch their attack against Luke's Jedi Academy.
6 Jul 2025
Star Wars Young Jedi Knights The Lost Ones and Lightsabers
The hosts discuss the third and fourth books in the Young Jedi Knights series, focusing on Zekk's introduction and the creation of lightsabers.
25 Apr 2025
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Novelization
With the 20 year anniversary of Revenge of the Sith approaching, and to celebrate the re release in theaters, what better way to celebrate than to revisit the excellent novelization of the film.
31 Mar 2025
Star Wars The Princess And The Scoundrel (Part 2)
You are cordially invited to the wedding of Han and Leia! In part 2, we finish The Princess and the Scoundrel, the Disney canon story of how Han and Leia are married.
14 Feb 2025
Star Wars The Princess And The Scoundrel (Part 1)
You are cordially invited to the wedding of Han and Leia! In this Valentines Day episode of the Rogue Reader Podcast, we take a look at the Princess and the Scoundrel, the Disney canon story of how Han and Leia are married.
8 Feb 2025
Star Wars Legends and Disney Canon Explainer
In this episode of the Rogue Reader Podcast, we discuss the history of continuity and canon in Star Wars. What is the difference between Legends and Disney canon, and how much of it should matter to your enjoyment?
20 Jan 2025
Star Wars Infinities "What If" Part 3 - Return of the Jedi
In this episode of the Rogue Reader Podcast we look at the third and final Infinities comic. A series that acts as a sort of "What If" each of the original trilogy. Part 3 tackles the idea of what if C-3PO was destroyed at Jabba's Palace.
13 Jan 2025
Star Wars Infinities "What If" Part 2 - The Empire Strikes Back
Rogue Reader hosts discuss how exploring the "What If" scenarios in the Star Wars Infinities comic series reveals the depth of Luke Skywalker's legacy and the Empire's resilience.
6 Jan 2025
Star Wars Infinities "What If" Part 1 - A New Hope
Star Wars experts explore the alternate universe of Infinities comics, where the Death Star remains intact, revealing fresh perspectives on the original trilogy.
24 Nov 2024
Star Wars Young Jedi Knights 2 - Shadow Academy
Rogue Reader host discusses how Jacen, Jaina, and Lowbacca's kidnapping and training in the dark side at the Shadow Academy raises questions about the true nature of evil and the consequences of succumbing to its allure.
5 Mar 2024
Star Wars The Courtship of Princess Leia (Part 2)
Part 2 of the special Valentines day episode of the Rogue Reader Podcast. Today we finish The Courtship of Princess Leia, showing the Legends history of how Han and Leia were married, as well as introducing the witches of Dathomir.
14 Feb 2024
Star Wars The Courtship of Princess Leia (Part 1)
In this special Valentines day episode of the Rogue Reader Podcast, we look at The Courtship of Princess Leia, showing the Legends history of how Han and Leia were married, as well as introducing the witches of Dathomir.
1 Feb 2024
Star Wars Young Jedi Knights 1 - Heirs of the Force
In the second episode of the Rogue Reader podcast, we start the Young Jedi Knights series, starring the children of Han and Leia!
21 Jan 2024
Star Wars Splinter of the Mind's Eye
In the debut episode of the Rogue Reader podcast, we will be going over the first Star Wars expanded universe novel, Splinter of the Mind's Eye.
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