Kristen is back from Denmark just in time for our next book! We’re starting AFTERMATH: EMPIRE’S END by Chuck Wendig, and discussing the usual light topics: New Republic politics, revenge, and impending parenthood. Also: Don’t be a jerk, don’t pirate books!

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers the start of the book through chapter 10.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

This week, we’re finishing our wrap-up of LEIA: PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN by Claudia Gray! Join us as we discuss Leia’s future balancing of parenting with politics and your social media questions! Plus, Kristen adds some screaming on the outline from Denmark.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray, which we read in our episodes 4-8, and The Last Jedi.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

Join us this week for the first part of our wrap-up conversation on LEIA: PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN by Claudia Gray! We’re discussing Leia’s destiny, her politics beginnings, and the model of marriage Bail and Breha presented to her.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray, which we read in our episodes 4-8, and The Last Jedi.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re reading the last half of LEIA: PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN by Claudia Gray this week! Join us as we discuss the morality of oppression and rebellion, Mon Mothma as a mentor for young Leia, and the relationship our favorite princess has with Amilyn Holdo.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapter 15 through the end of the book. It also mentions plot points from BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray, which we read in our episodes 4-8, and The Last Jedi.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

For Miranda‘s first official episode as a pod co-host, we’re discussing LEIA: PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN by Claudia Gray! This week, we’re charting Leia’s character growth throughout the known Star Wars timeline, her life of privilege (and what she chooses to do with it), and the different faces of war. Plus, Chris has a lot of feelings about Moff Panaka and Leia being Padme’s daughter.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapters 1-14. It also mentions plot points from BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray, which we read in our episodes 4-8.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re wrapping up our read of THRAWN: ALLIANCES by Timothy Zahn this week! What’s it like when Thrawn or Darth Vader is your boss? What happens when you actually become a hidden cost of war? How does this book connect significantly to other parts of the Star Wars canon? Plus, we answer some fun social media questions from our listeners!

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free!

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

This week, we’re reading the last third of THRAWN: ALLIANCES by Timothy Zahn. In this Chiss-heavy episode, we’re discussing how the Chiss view the Force, Thrawn’s motivations for attempting to serve both the Empire and the Ascendancy, and his place in the Empire. Plus: Is–or was–Thrawn Force-sensitive?

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free! This episode covers chapters 14 through the end of the book and mentions plot points from seasons 3 and 4 of Star Wars Rebels.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re continuing our read of THRAWN: ALLIANCES by Timothy Zahn this week! We’re discussing Zahn’s writing style (and how it mirrors Thrawn’s mind), Padme’s connections to her children, and Anakin’s unfailing insecurity.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free! This episode covers chapters 7-13 and mentions plot points from seasons 3 and 4 of Star Wars Rebels.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

This week, we’re starting THRAWN: ALLIANCES by Timothy Zahn! We’re discussing the setting’s close ties with both Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, how younger Thrawn compares to older Thrawn, and the differences and (many, many) similarities between Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers the start of the book through chapter 6.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re wrapping up our read of Canto Bight with the second part of a two-part conversation with @DarthInternous! Tom, Del Rey’s associate editor, chats with us about publishing in the existing intellectual property space, what we love about Star Wars storytelling (and where it’s headed), and answers your listener questions!

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free!

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!