A few years ago, there was a tweet in response to the Skytalkers podcast about how “Star Wars has always been a guy thing.” Many people, including Mark Hamill, strongly felt otherwise. Star Wars is most certainly not just a “guy thing,” whatever that even means. I’ve always loved how as the galaxy has developed, we see more and more strong women of the galaxy, and we’re getting their stories — not just as props to the men. Side note: I’ve also always felt that Leia is the main character of the original trilogy, and I will never not be bitter that Episode 9 was supposed to be Leia’s movie. I hope one still gets made, somehow. To help you celebrate Star Wars Day, I’ve put together some books and comics featuring various women of the galaxy. This is definitely not a comprehensive list, just a starting point. These are some of my favorites, and there are plenty more where these came from. May the force be with you! If you’re looking for even more SW books to read, check out this post on YA Star Wars books, and this post on Star Wars audiobooks!
