The Millennium Falcon has long been a main character in the Star Wars saga, but the Flight of the Falcon series puts our favorite hunk o’ junk in the spotlight.

Calling these books a “series” might be overselling it. Some of the titles below are indeed branded with a Flight of the Falcon banner, but not all of them are. Those that carry the banner ostensibly trace the path of Falcon from just before Solo: A Star Wars Story through The Last Jedi (so far). The central conceit is that Bazine Netal is hunting the Falcon and trying to learn all she can about the ship.

But THAT story is just a piece of a much larger story – one that now incorporates Galaxy’s Edge and original stories set there.

What we’ve done here is gather together a reading list for those interested in using the Flight of the Falcon books as a starting point. What’s some good background reading? What comes next?

Strap in, folks. Here we go…

“The Perfect Weapon”

written by Delilah S. Dawson; published by Del Rey Books

This one might not be in canon chronological order, but it is a logical place to begin your reading journey.

Released back in 2015 in the run-up to the theatrical release of The Force Awakens, “The Perfect Weapon” was an ebook-only short story that introduced Bazine Netal. (The story was later included in the paperback release of The Force Awakens novelization.)

Set shortly before the events of The Force Awakens, “The Perfect Weapon” opens in an oddly familiar place. It may be an unfamiliar planet (Chaaktil), but we’re inside a seedy cantina that feels right at home. Bazine Netal is a take-no-prisoners, tough-as-they-come bounty hunter. She’s a master of disguise and cares about no one but herself. But suddenly, she’s thrust into a job for an unknown employer and forced to take on an inexperienced sidekick for reasons beyond her control.

Clocking in at about 57 pages, “The Perfect Weapon” is an easy – and a logical – place to start this journey. Bazine is definitely reminiscent of Asajj Ventress, which makes her all kinds of awesome. And this will give you the backstory to fully appreciate her role in the following books.

Lando’s Luck

written by Justina Ireland; illustrated by Annie Wu; published by Disney Lucasfilm Press

In her search for the Falcon, Bazine runs up against some shadowy places and unsavory characters who have stories to tell. And in Lando’s Luck, this leads her to a small planet in Wild Space, a cantina called the Stinky Jawa, and a story from a mysterious stranger. What kind of story? Well, I’m happy to say it’s one about Lando Calrissian and L3-37 (and the Falcon, obviously) and an adventure they had before meeting Han and Chewie.

Lando’s Luck and Pirate’s Price (see below) are great in that they tell disparate pieces of a single story – a story about an iconic ship that’s been the most consistent presence in the franchise. They also feature a map tracing the Falcon’s flight path across the galaxy, along with a legend indicating the era (book or film) where that piece of the story is told. I’m an admitted sucker for maps.

Pirate’s Price

written by Lou Anders; illustrated by Annie Wu; published by Disney Lucasfilm Press

Bazine’s hunt for the Falcon continues and leads her to legendary outlaw Hondo Ohnaka. The story Hondo shares is about a run-in he had with Han and Chewie (in the time between Solo: A Star Wars Story and A New Hope). Of all the books on this list, if I had to recommend listening to one of them on audiobook, it’d be Pirate’s Price. Why? Jim Cummings narrates it. Cummings is Hondo; that’s all there is to it. He voiced the character most notably in The Clone Wars but also in Star Wars Rebels, The Freemaker Adventures, and Forces of Destiny.

And since Pirate’s Price is essentially Hondo telling a story to Bazine, the audiobook has a lot of Hondo. Like, a LOT. Which means there’s a lot to love. The fact that Lou Anders simply nails Hondo’s character makes it even more so.

Star Wars Adventures: Flight of the Falcon

written by Michael Moreci; art by Arianna Florean; published by IDW Publishing

This is, technically, where the Flight of the Falcon ends. Taking advantage of Disney’s ability to tell stories across various media, this final chapter of Bazine’s hunt was told in the pages IDW’s Star Wars Adventures comic.

Set after the events of Pirate’s Price, this one-shot comic rounds out Bazine’s story, leads us to Galaxy’s Edge, explains why the Falcon has such prominent placement there, and even ties in to the Smuggler’s Run attraction. How’s that for synergy?

But really, it’s got a boatload of Hondo, and that’s worth the price of admission alone.

Click here to listen to our conversation with writer Michael Moreci.

Choose Your Destiny: A Luke & Leia Adventure

written by Cavan Scott; illustrated by Elsa Charretier; published by Disney Lucasfilm Press

It’s a “choose your own adventure” style book set in the Star Wars universe. I really shouldn’t have to say any more than that.

There have actually been a few of these so far, and each one follows the exploits of two characters from the GFFA. In this one, the reader assumes – kind of – the role of a puppet master controlling Luke and Leia’s decisions. And, frankly, doesn’t that sound AMAZING?

This book only tangentially ties into the events of the other Flight of the Falcon books, even though it carries the logo on the cover. The Falcon is in it, obviously, but it’s not really tied to the larger story of Bazine and Hondo.

With more than 20 possible outcomes and dozens of choices to make along the way, this is interactive storytelling that takes me back to some of my own favorite books from childhood. And as I said, it’s part of a series, so if Luke & Leia aren’t your jam, you can dive in with Han & Chewie, Obi-Wan & Anakin, or Finn & Poe.

Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire

written by Delilah S. Dawson; published by Del Rey Books

The Flight of the Falcon story led us to and then left us on Batuu, the brand-new setting of Galaxy’s Edge. Which, to be sure, is a great set-up for an unfamiliar location, but where do we go from there?

Well, you could actually visit Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but if that’s too spendy for you, then you could pick up two books and continue the adventure on the backwater that is Batuu.

In Black Spire, Delilah Dawson’s novel set on the planet, we follow Vi Moradi (from Dawson’s Phasma) as she’s sent by General Organa to Black Spire Outpost on Batuu to recruit for the Resistance. Along for the “fun” is Moradi’s previous nemesis/torturer Archex (aka Cardinal, also from Phasma).

On one hand, this is basically a sequel to Phasma. On the other, it’s an original, standalone story set on Batuu that fleshes out the new location and pays off the entire Flight of the Falcon series.

Click here to listen to our conversation with Delilah S. Dawson.

Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate

written by Zoraida Córdova; published by Disney-Lucasfilm Press

Like Black Spire, A Crash of Fate is also set on Batuu, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. This is a standalone YA novel that boasts almost no connections to the rest of the Star Wars galaxy we know so well.

It’s so steeped in Batuu and Black Spire Outpost that almost none of the standard Star Wars references you expect even make an appearance. In a nutshell, the book follows Izzy and Jules – childhood friends who were separated when Izzy’s family moved away from Batuu. Chance brings them back together as adults, and the two must work together to deliver a package, outsmart the local gangsters, and stay alive.

You can read our full review here and listen to our conversation with Zoraida Córdova here.