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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · 1d

All the biggest Star Wars books revealed at NYCC✨

Rey and Leia book and YA romance and post-Order 66 manga and more High Republic Phase 2!

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · 1d

Already seated at the bookstore waiting for this

Bria LaVorgna @chaosbria.com · 1d

Star Wars is starting a “genre fiction initiative”. First up is a YA romance called Eyes Like Stars by Ashley Poston

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Jay @admiraljello.bsky.social · 1d

First novel in Star Wars genre fiction initiative. A YA romance novel to lead off! A daughter of a ship’s captain falling for a stowaway.

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Megan Crouse @fullofwords.bsky.social · 1d

Legacy is a Leia and Rey novel!!

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · 1d

AHHHHHHHH 😍

Bria LaVorgna @chaosbria.com · 1d

New book announcement! It’s a Leia and Rey book set between episodes 8 and 9.

Cover of Star Wars: Legacy by Madeline Roux
Leia and Rey are on the cover

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · 1d

YES omg can’t wait

The Star Wars Splash Page Podcast @starwarssplashpage.com · 1d

Coming in March 2026 from Dark Horse is the #HighRepublicAdventures Pathfinders, set 20 years after phase two storytelling. It's written by George Mann. Features new and returning characters from phase two.
#StarWarsComics #NYCC

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · 7d

Chapter 34 is off to a great start 🎂📚

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · 10d

This Florida-based historian is VERY interested 👀

Contingent Magazine @contingent-mag.bsky.social · 10d

Our new CFP is up and it is monstrous.

CFP: A Time of Monsters

The monster has been here all along. It is a historical constant that manifests in wildly different ways across time, place, and culture. Whatever form it takes, the monster claws at categories; it un...

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Meg Dowell @megdowell.com · 26d

Have you ever wanted to write about Star Wars, but don’t know how?

@chelseatzukowski.bsky.social & I share our stories on today’s @starwarslitpod.bsky.social episode. From early careers in journalism to Star Wars Insider — if we can do it, so can you!

Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4vxj...

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Sep 12

Always a joy to yap with Meg about writing, Star Wars, and writing about Star Wars.

Meg Dowell @megdowell.com · Sep 12

My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚

This week’s Star Wars comics, plus a preview of my upcoming chat with @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social — and more!

open.substack.com/pub/starwars...

It's Lit: How to Write About Star Wars (and ... What IS a Star War?)

A look back -- and ahead -- at what's happening on Now This Is Lit.

open.substack.com

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Sep 4

Some personal news: I wrote a few sentences for my space book today after not touching it for wayyyy too long.

a man speaking in front of a crowd with a sign that says trusted leadership for a stronger america

ALT: a man speaking in front of a crowd with a sign that says trusted leadership for a stronger america

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Sep 4

Got a bit vulnerable in my newsletter, but it feels good to share my struggles and the weird balance of personal grief and professional achievements. Yes, I tied it all back to Star Wars books and The High Republic. Shoutout to @thisdadreads.bsky.social for the beautiful poster! tinyurl.com/ysuyd8ax

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Sep 4

She's my hero

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Sep 3

Popping in to say how cool it would be if we got a “Propaganda”- or “The Rebel Files”-style book about the HoloNet News and all the amazing journalists in Star Wars. I know someone who would love to write it 🙃
(Can you tell I’m getting distracted while researching and writing?)

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Jason | This Dad Reads @thisdadreads.bsky.social · Jul 25

Just revealed! Coming February 3, 2026 Outlaws: Low Red Moon by @mikechenwriter.bsky.social !!

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Jason | This Dad Reads @thisdadreads.bsky.social · Jul 25

That’s a wrap, so much fun stuff on its way!

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Jason | This Dad Reads @thisdadreads.bsky.social · Jul 25

What THR has meant @charlessoule.bsky.social “it’s all about the people ” @cavan.bsky.social “it’s this, connecting with people” @georgemann.bsky.social “taking the core SW story of hope and telling it through difference lenses” @tessagratton.bsky.social “I was encouraged to push the boundaries”

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Jul 18

The world is…you know…right now, but Star Wars book mail makes things a little brighter.
Our boys are back in Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel by Lamar Giles, out on August 5✨

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy Beaumont Kin Day and first birthday to The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by @chriskempshall.bsky.social. What a special, necessary book.

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Jun 24

Hello! Are you just trying to print off the web page? It might print wonky, and I don’t have a printable version. However, I do have a THR reading guide bookmark in my Etsy shop. And making a printable version in the newsletter is a great idea👀

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Jun 11

All of The High Republic is right here on my shelves. Less than a week until Trials of the Jedi and I cannot wait to scream about this book, this entire series, with everyone. Star Wars books, y’all.

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · Jun 3

Trials of the Jedi is something rare and special. It's fierce hope and light amid unwavering darkness. It's the belief in a better world, a brighter galaxy, no matter how unshakeable the darkness feels.
Spoiler-free review of the last High Republic book: spacewizardbooks.substack.com/p/trials-of-...

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Chris Kempshall @chriskempshall.bsky.social · May 30

This arrived in the post today! @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social has woven together a great article on the non-fiction books of Star Wars. And it meant I got to appear alongside the highly amazing @kristinbaver.bsky.social, @amyrichau.bsky.social, and Cole Horton!!!

The front cover of an issue of Star Wars Insider magazine

An opened copy of Star Wars Insider magazine. The article on display is entitled ‘Writing History’

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · May 26

Once again, THANK YOU and the authors for The High Republic 🥹

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Chelsea Zukowski @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social · May 26

I finished my ARC of Trials of the Jedi on Friday, and I’ve been a puddle of feelings all weekend. What a beautiful, special book that made me want to turn back to page 1 and read it all over again. More thoughts coming on June 3 and on release day, June 17.
Star Wars books are magic.

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