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Recommendations based on The Empire Strikes Backby Donald F. Glut
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Star Wars: A New Hope
by George Lucas
A ragtag group of rebels battle a powerful empire in a classic space opera.
Luke Skywalker challenged the stormtroopers of a distant galaxy on a daring mission - where a force of life became the power of death!, Luke Skywalker was a twenty-year-old who lived and worked on ... (Goodreads)
Revenge of the Sith
by Matthew Woodring Stover
An epic battle between good and evil, set in a galaxy far, far away.
The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand After years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already faltering Republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the ... (Goodreads)
The Phantom Menace
by Terry Brooks
A novelization of the first Star Wars prequel film, following Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as they try to protect Queen Amidala from the evil Trade Federation.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. Now the dark side of the Force threatens to overwhelm the light, and only an ancient Jedi prophecy stands ... (Goodreads)
The Last Command
by Timothy Zahn
A Rebel pilot and his ragtag crew battle Imperial forces in a desperate fight for freedom.
The embattled Republic reels from the attacks of Grand Admiral Thrawn, who has marshaled the remnants of the Imperial forces and driven the Rebels back with an abominable technology recovered from ... (Barnes & Noble)
Vision of the Future
by Timothy Zahn
Galactic adventure of a young pilot who must save the universe from an evil empire.
Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo are thrust into the middle of an impending civil war - and discover the shocking truth behind the rumored resurrection of the dead Admiral Thrawn. For a ... (Goodreads)
Heir to the Empire
by Timothy Zahn
A space opera set in the Star Wars universe, following a heroic trio's daring mission to save the galaxy.
Alternate Cover Edition can be found, here,. It is a time of renewal, five years after the destruction of the Death Star and the defeat of Darth Vader and the Empire. But with the war seemingly won, ... (Goodreads)
The Elfstones of Shannara
by Terry Brooks
Epic fantasy tale of a heroic quest to save the world from an evil force.
Before the dawn of mankind was the age of Faerie, an era from which many powerful spirits (such as the King of the Silver River ) came. The Elves, extremely long-lived and possessing great magic, ... (Wikipedia)
Vector Prime
by R.A. Salvatore
The Star Wars universe is threatened by a new enemy, and the Jedi must unite to stop them.
Twenty-one years have passed since the heroes of the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, breaking the power of the Emperor. Since then, the New Republic has valiantly struggled to maintain peace ... (Goodreads)
Dances with Wolves
by Michael Blake
A Civil War soldier discovers a newfound respect and understanding for Native American culture.
Ordered to hold an abandoned army post, John Dunbar found himself alone, beyond the edge of civilization. Thievery and survival soon forced him into the Indian camp, where he began a dangerous ... (Goodreads)
Different Seasons
by Stephen King
Four novellas exploring the power of morality, justice, and redemption.
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption–the most satisfying tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape since The Count of Monte Cristo. Apt Pupil--a golden California schoolboy and an old man ... (Goodreads)
Darth Plagueis
by James Luceno
A Sith Lord's ambition to conquer death, and the power struggles between Sith and Jedi.
At long last, the, Star Wars, story of the mysterious Sith Lord Darth Plagueis and his apprentice, Darth Sidious, is revealed!, , ,, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER, , , ,“The best, Star Wars, publication ... (Barnes & Noble)
Caliban's War
by James S.A. Corey
War between rival colonies on a hostile planet, with humanity's survival at stake.
On Ganymede , Mei Meng is kidnapped from her preschool by her doctor. Several hours later, Earth and Martian space marines are attacked and effortlessly killed by a super soldier , with Bobbie ... (Wikipedia)
Excession
by Iain M. Banks
An interstellar culture encounters an enigmatic, ancient entity and must grapple with its implications.
The Excession of the title is a perfect black-body sphere that appears mysteriously on the edge of Culture space, appearing to be older than the Universe itself and that resists the attempts of the ... (Wikipedia)
The Hidden Oracle
by Rick Riordan
A young demigod embarks on a quest to restore the gods of Olympus and save the world.
After falling into a dumpster in a New York City alley, the god Apollo has only very vague memories of his father, Zeus , punishing him. He learns that he was turned into a human teenager named ... (Wikipedia)
Foundation
by Isaac Asimov
Exploring the possibilities of a galactic empire in a future driven by science and technology.
For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future – to a dark age ... (Goodreads)
Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
by Walt Disney Company
A collection of stories featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends, including Tigger, as they go on adventures and learn valuable lessons.
The story begins with Tigger bouncing into Pooh. He's on his way to see Rabbit and he also bounces into Piglet along the way. Rabbit is not amused when Tigger arrives and bounces him and decides to ... (Goodreads)
The Last of August
by Brittany Cavallaro
Teen detective Charlotte Holmes and her partner Jamie Watson travel to Sussex to solve a mystery involving Jamie's family.
In the second brilliant, action-packed book in the Charlotte Holmes series, Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes are in a chase across Europe to untangle a web of shocking truths about the Holmes and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Winter of the World
by Ken Follett
Epic saga of war, family, and love during the tumultuous times of the 20th century.
The story follows characters from Germany , Britain , the United States and the Soviet Union , who become linked by events leading to World War II , and continues through the war and its immediate ... (Wikipedia)
Attack of the Clones
by R.A. Salvatore
Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker investigate an assassination attempt on Senator Amidala, leading to a discovery of a separatist movement and the creation of a clone army.
There is a great disturbance in the Force. . . . From the sleek ships of the glimmering Coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastoral Naboo, dissent is roiling. The Republic is failing, even ... (Goodreads)
Awakening
by Brandon Sanderson
A young girl with extraordinary powers must navigate a dangerous world of politics and magic to save her people.
The story picks up from the main ending of Infinity Blade . Siris, the final player character in Infinity Blade , returns to his hometown of Drem's Maw after killing the Deathless God King with his ... (Wikipedia)
Dune Messiah
by Frank Herbert
Epic tale of a galactic ruler's struggle to protect his empire from destruction.
Twelve years after the events described in, Dune, (1965), Paul "Muad'Dib" Atreides rules as Emperor. By accepting the role of messiah to the Fremen , Paul had unleashed a jihad which conquered most ... (Wikipedia)
Myth Directions
by Robert Lynn Asprin
A humorous fantasy novel about a magician and his apprentice on a quest to retrieve a stolen magical artifact.
The beautiful Tanda wants the Trophy–and it's up to Skeeve to get it for her. The problem is, getting it will take more than luck. It will take all Skeeve's unproven magical talents, a scaly but ... (Goodreads)
Wish You Were Here
by Rita Mae Brown
A coming-of-age novel set in the 1950s rural America, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery through the eyes of a young girl.
an alternate cover edition can be found, here, Curiosity just might be the death of Mrs. Murphy–and her human companion, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen. Small towns are like families: Everyone lives ... (Goodreads)
Fall of Giants
by Ken Follett
Epic historical fiction recounting the tumultuous events of World War I and its aftermath.
The novel begins with the thirteen-year-old Billy Williams, nicknamed 'Billy With Jesus', going to work his first day in the coal mine underneath the fictional Welsh town of Aberowen in 1911. Three ... (Wikipedia)
Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There
by Lewis Carroll
Alice's fantastical journey through a strange and surreal world of her own making.
Chapter One – Looking-Glass House : Alice is playing with a white kitten (whom she calls "Snowdrop") and a black kitten (whom she calls "Kitty") when she ponders what the world is like on the other ... (Wikipedia)
Foundation and Empire
by Isaac Asimov
A quest to save the Galactic Empire from destruction, featuring advanced science and politics.
The first half of the book, titled "The General", tells how the enterprising General Bel Riose of the Galactic Empire launches an attack against the Foundation. The Empire still retains far more ... (Wikipedia)
The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel
by Robert Venditti
Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod and embarks on a quest to retrieve Zeus' stolen lightning bolt.
You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and action-packed graphic novel. Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking ... (Goodreads)
Starship Troopers
by Robert A. Heinlein
A futuristic military drama, exploring the consequences of war and human nature.
The novel opens with Rico aboard the corvette transport Rodger Young (named after Medal of Honor recipient Rodger Wilton Young ), , serving with the platoon known as "Rasczak's Roughnecks". The ... (Wikipedia)
Goodbye Days
by Jeff Zentner
After a tragic accident, Carver sends goodbye texts to his deceased friend's phone, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.
What if you could spend one last day with someone you lost? One day Carver Briggs had it all—three best friends, a supportive family, and a reputation as a talented writer at his high school, ... (Goodreads)
Red Mars
by Kim Stanley Robinson
Colonists brave the harsh landscapes of Mars, striving to make the planet their new home.
Red Mars starts in 2026 with the first colonial voyage to Mars aboard the Ares , the largest interplanetary spacecraft ever built and home to a crew who are to be the first hundred Martian colonists. ... (Wikipedia)
