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Today we discuss The Crystsal, a short story written to help bridge the gap between the Young Jedi Knights and New Jedi Order. The celebration at the Jedi Academy is coming to an end. Everyone is coming up with an answer to the question Luke asked all of them, what will they do next. Jaina decides she wants Aunt Mara to be her new master. Also, Han has a present for his daughter, one that he probably should have talked with Leia about first.

Today we discuss Crisis at Crystal Reef, the final book of the Young Jedi Knights series. Anja is in desperate need of spice. So she steals the Lightning Rod and heads to Kessel to get some. Her friends follow, but they uncover a Black Sun conspiracy that could shake the foundations of the New Republic.

Today we discuss Hutt and Seek, the next short story in Tales from the New Republic. Fenig Nabon and Ghitsa Dogder are a pair of smugglers and con artists. Their latest target, Durga the Hutt. And to pull the con off, they will enlist the help of the Mistryl, but the Mistryl have no idea what’s going on. Surely nothing will go wrong.

Today we discuss Trouble on Cloud City, the penultimate book of the Young Jedi Knights series. Lando is planning to open up a new theme park on Cloud City, and invites Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, Zekk, and Lowie to test it out. Anja comes too, but she’s struggling with her growing friendship with the twins and her hatred of Han Solo. She’s also getting low on spice, and only Czethros can supply her with more.

Today we discuss Gathering Shadows, the next short story in Tales from the New Republic. Two soldiers are in Imperial captivity. Both have been tortured and are having difficulty recalling basic facts, like their full names or members of their own family. Meanwhile, Platt and Tru’eb are trying to rescue the third member of their crew, not realizing that they will be attempting to save a second person as well.

Today we discuss Return to Ord Mantell, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights saga. Han returns to Ord Mantell with his children. While there, they learn about Anobis, a planet that has had a civil war going on for decades. The twins also make a new friend name Anja, though she blames Han for her father’s death. Together, with the help of the other young Jedi and their new friend, they try to help the war torn world. But there’s more going on than any of them know about on Anobis.

Today, we continue Tales from the New Republic with Jade Solitaire. Ja Bardrin needs both his daughter and her ship recovered. To make sure that happens, he threatens Talon Karrde’s crew, forcing Mara Jade to step up and do the dirty work.

Today we discuss The Emperor's Plague, the final book in the Diversity Alliance saga. Jacen, Jaina, and their friends have revealed the truth about the Diversity Alliance and its plans. The only question is, will the New Republic listen to them and do something about it. Everything leads to one final confrontation at an Empire weapons depot, where countless deadly plagues await our heroes. Not everyone will make it out of this fight alive.

Today we begin the Tales from the New Republic short story collection, starting with Interlude at Darkknell, written by both Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole, their second collaboration together. Information about the Tarkin Project has leaked. Senator Garm Bel Iblis and Field Operative Ysanne Isard both travel to Darkknell to retrieve it. Meanwhile, inspector Hal Horn has chased Moranda Savich to Darkknell. Their lives all intersect when Moranda is the first one to find the datacards.

Today we discuss Jedi Bounty, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights series. Lowie has been with the Diversity Alliance for some time, and no one on Yavin 4 has heard from him. Growing concerned for their friend, Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Raynar decide to go to Ryloth in person to see him, and rescue him if needed. Meanwhile, Zekk keeps looking for Bornan Thul, and has a terrifying realization about what’s really going on.

Today we discuss the entirety of Tales from the Empire. What we liked, what we didn't like, and everything in between.

Today we discuss Delusions of Grandeur, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights series. Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Raynar set out to hunt for Tyko Thul, while Lowie leaves Yavin 4 with Raaba. Meanwhile Zekk has a new employer, Master Wary, and his secrets could shake the foundations of the galaxy. And an old friend from the twins' childhood returns, as Lusa leaves the Diversity Alliance behind and makes her way to Yavin 4.

We'e been doing this podcast for five years! Come celebrate with us as we look back at the good, the bad, and the in-between of the stories that we've read over the past year.

Today we discuss Side Trip, the final short story in Tales from the Empire, and the first Star Wars collaboration between Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole. Grand Admiral Thrawn has commandeered a civilian ship to make a delivery to Corellia. He accompanies the ship disguised as the bounty hunter Jodo Kast. On Corellia, they run into a pair of CorSec agents, Hal and Corran Horn. The Horns and Thrawn team up to take on the Corellian Black Sun contingent.

Today we discuss Diversity Alliance, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights series. With Bornan Thul missing, Aryn Thul decides it’s time to bring Raynar home. His friends Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowie accompany him, as they are all trying to find out what happened to Bornan. As they search for him, they come across a friend once thought dead. Meanwhile Zekk finds evidence of a deadly plague.