Time for episode 23, where we get back to basics and cover the first book in the Han Solo trilogy, The Paradise Snare by A.C. Crispin which was published back in 1997.

In the news:

Sneak peak of the journey to the force awakens books: http://www.starwars.com/news/coming-soon-to-your-personal-jedi-archives-journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens-sneak-peek 

Excerpt from Aftermath released: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/7846/aftermath-star-wars-by-chuck-wendig/ 

Aftermath will be a trilogy: http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/10/chuck-wendigs-star-wars-book-aftermath-gets-trilogy-treatment 

Then, we get to the book. As always, we begin with a spoiler-free reading of the publisher's summary and our initial impressions of the book. Then we sound the alarm and get into our plot summary and detailed spoiler filled opinions.

If you'd like to read the book yourself, you can get it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Snare-Star-Wars-Trilogy/dp/0553574159

Next time, we're going to cover the newest Star Wars novel, Dark Disciple by Christie Golden: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Disciple-Christie-Golden/dp/0345511530

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It's time for episode 22! Jen and Joe had some stuff come up so our good friend Rico from the Treks in Sci-Fi podcast joins Chris this week. 

They chat about some news stories, including:

The passing of Christoper Lee: http://www.starwars.com/news/sir-christopher-lee-passes-away

Ewan McGregor is interested in playing Obi Wan again: http://screenrant.com/star-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-ewan-mcgregor-movie/

James Horner dies in plane crash: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/james-horner-dead-titanic-composer-804365

Gaming news from E3:

Battlefront: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXU5k4U8x20

The Old Republic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGHW4sn5J-Y

The guys then get onto talking about the first episode of Rebels season 2 (SPOILER WARNING!), summer movies and more.

To end off, another top 5 list. This time it's Chris and Rico's top 5 sci fi themes.

Closing music: Battle Beyond the Stars by James Horner.

Next  time, we'll be discussing our next book, The Paradise Snare by A.C Crispin. 

Welcome to Star Wars Stacks episode 21, where we discuss Paul S. Kemp's new novel Lords of the Sith. 

As with all our book review shows, we first cover some news:

Annie Leibovitz interview: http://www.starwars.com/news/capturing-a-galaxy-an-interview-with-annie-leibovitz-exclusive

John Williams to begin scoring sessions soon: http://makingstarwars.net/2015/05/john-williams-to-record-some-of-the-star-wars-the-force-awakens-score-next-month/

Then, we get to the book. As always, we begin with a spoiler-free reading of the publisher's summary and our initial impressions of the book. Then we sound the alarm and get into our plot summary and detailed spoiler filled opinions.

If you'd like to read the book yourself, you can get it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lords-Sith-Paul-S-Kemp/dp/0345511441

Next time, we're heading back to the Legends era with the first book in the Han Solo trilogy, The Paradise Snare (http://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Snare-Star-Wars-Trilogy/dp/0553574159)

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Welcome to episode 20, our general discussion show for May. Just Chirs and Joe this week, apologies to all the Jen fans!

News-wise, we discuss the recent Vanity Fair interview of Lawrence Kasdan: 

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/lawrence-kasdan-star-wars-force-awakens

In addition, we tlak about this great video celebrating the 40th anniversary of ILM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gSTPHBp9cA

Then, we run down our top 5 genre sequels and disucss each one. We cover a lot of ground, some Star Wars-related, some not. As usual, we had a great time chatting. 

Enjoy!

This week, we FINALLY get around to a review of the first season of the new animated series, Star Wars Rebels which aired on DisneyXD.

After some small news discussion about the episode 7 Vanity Fair spread, we get into it.

We discuss the characters and each episode of the first season of Rebels and have agreat time doing it.

Next time, we'll be chatting about more general Star Wars news and topics, after that we'll get to our next book, Paul S. Kemp's Lords of the Sith.

Here comes a super special edition of the Star Wars Stacks where the three of us have a great disucssion about some of the news that came out of this weekend's Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015.

We talk at length about the second Force Awakens teaser trailer, the upcoming Battlefront game, Rebels Season 2, Rogue One, Lando comics, costumes, models, observations, guesses about episode 7 and even more!

Next time, we PROMISE to finally talk about the first season of Rebels.

Send us your emails about the trailer, any of the books we covered Rebels or how wrong Joe is about things at swstacksshow@gmail.com.

It's our bi-weekly news show! Jen is busy with some work stuff so we dragged our official SWStacks fact-checker and thorn in Chris' side, Mr. Bryan Dunn.

We first discuss the following news items:

Ep 7 trailer 2 in front of Avengers 2: http://screenrant.com/star-wars-7-trailer-avengers-2/ 

Star Wars digital editions: http://www.cnet.com/news/star-wars-film-saga-getting-re-released-digitally/ 

Kevin J Anderson Talks Star Wars Canon, The New Movies And The Novels: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04/05/kevin-j-anderson-talks-about-star-wars-the-new-movies-and-books-canon/ 

TIE Fighter anime short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=253&v=PN_CP4SuoTU

After that we discuss our thoughts on the four new Star Wars comic series, read emails and as usual talk about a whole bunch of stuff, both Star Wars and otherwise.

Finally, Jen narrated an audiobook and it's on Audible! Check out Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass: http://www.audible.com.au/pd/Children/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland-and-Through-the-Looking-Glass-Audiobook/B00PUT9WY6/

Next time, we'll be discussing our thoughts on the first season of Rebels! Send your emails our way!

In episode 16, we review the third novel in the new official canon, Heir to the Jedi, written by Kevin Hearne (Publication Date: March 3, 2015). 

Some news before we get into the book:

Harrison Ford got into a plane crash. 

Star Wars to release 20 books in journey to The Force Awakens.

Star Wars: Episode VIII Gets Release Date; Spinoff Movie Called ‘Rogue One’

What Happened After Endor? Find Out in Star Wars: Aftermath

Next, we give our spoiler-free synopsis and general opinions on the book.

Once that is out of the way, we get into the spoiler section where we get down and dirty with the story. If you haven't finished the book, or haven't started it yet, listen to the first half of this episode then pause it when you hear the alert. Return to this episode of the Star Wars Stacks when you have finished the novel and are ready to hear the full discussion. 

In two weeks we'll have our usual general disucssion show. After that we'll be doing a slightly different episode where we give our review of season 1 of the new Star Wars: Rebels animated series that just finished up on Disney XD.

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In this special edition news show, we discuss a few topics including the unfortunate passing of Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy, Rebels, books, movies and more.

Next time, we'll be back to pure Star Wars. We're very exicted to discuss the newest novel in the Star Wars canon, Heir to the Jedi by Kevin Hearne.

We hope you'll be able to read it along with us. If you do, feel tree to send your thoughts on Heir to the Jedi or any of the other books we've discussed to swstacksshow@gmail.com.

LLAP!

In episode 13, we review the second novel based on Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO, Deceived, written by Paul S. Kemp (Publication Date: March 22, 2011). 

Not much in the news aside from a big spoiler dump (which we won't post, find it if you'd like to read it) and rumours that J.J. Abrams is petitioning Disney to move the release date to summer.

Next, we give our spoiler-free synopsis and general opinions on the book.

Once that is out of the way, we get into the spoiler section where we get down and dirty with the story. If you haven't finished the book, or haven't started it yet, listen to the first half of this episode then pause it when you hear the alert. Return to this episode of the Star Wars Stacks when you have finished the novel and are ready to hear the full discussion. 

Because this book takes place in the time frame of the MMO, there is a great trailer which illustrates a major event at the beginning of the book, see it here: http://youtu.be/wOLANti8UCY

In two weeks we'll have our usual general disucssion show. After that we'll be disucssing our next book: Heir to the Jedi by Kevin Hearne. This is the next book to come out in the "new" Star Wars canon so we're excited to read it!

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