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The circle is complete!!!!! At least the New Jedi Order is complete. Luke and Randy close out the final chapter of the NJO this month. The Final Prophecy and The Unifying Force are the focus this episode, bringing the over 20 book series to an end. Jacen, Luke, and Zonama Sekot take on the last of the Yuuzhan Vong on Coruscant. In what seemed to be an endless battle only the "unifying force" could make the difference. They also announce the winner of this year's Legends Library Card. Congrats to Colemandowraith, this years winner! Next book.......Death Star.www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

The penultimate New Jedi Order episode!! With only two more sections of the NJO left, Luke and Randy take on The Force Heretic Trilogy, written by Sean Williams and Shane Dix. They also bring into the discussion of Truce at Bakura and Rogue Planet into the mix as it relates to this trilogy. Legends Library would also like to announce the second annual edition of the Legends Library Card! Post a comment on Facebook or Twitter, or send an email and they will enter you in a drawing to co-host an episode. That's right, you pick the book and join Luke and Randy on the show to talk about it. It's the search for Zonama Sekot and a co-host in one month. Crazy!!! Watch out for the blorash jelly, it's everywhere!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

Randy and Luke are making serious progress through the longest book series in the Legends timeline, The New Jedi Order. They have found their favorite!! Traitor penned by Matthew Stover! Stover breaks all the rules in the best kinds of ways with this book. They also discuss Destiny's Way written by Walter Jon Williams. Traitor contains the story of Jason Solo's Yuuhzan Vong captivity and the very intense teaching from Vergere. Meanwhile, the fight against the Vong continues across the galaxy in Destiny's Way. By the end of this episode, we learn the true motivation of Vergere who has become one of the most intriguing characters in Star Wars Legends!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

The guys at Legends Library are back! This month they discuss Dark Journey by Elaine Cunningham and the Enemy Lines Duology (Part 1: Rebel Dream: Enemy Lines & Part 2: Rebel Stand: Enemy Lines) by Aaron Allston. Randy shares his thoughts on the young Jedi Knights carrying the weight of this section of the storyline and Luke talks about the impact Wedge still has in the battle against the Yuuzhan Vong. They also take some time to make fun of the villain of the week, Lord Nyax. It's all faster and more intense. We have turned the corner and are starting our stretch run toward the end of this colossal series.www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

The New Jedi Order Series continues with the Edge of Victory Doulogy, Conquest, and Rebirth . The third book up for review is Star by Star, written by Troy Denning.An intense and timeline shifting moment takes place when George Lucas steps in and makes an executive decision, “altering the deal”, affecting the destiny of many of our main characters. Listen in as Luke chooses a new favorite character in the Legends timeline only to have that character killed in the next book! It’s awesome! Randy talks us off the ledge and describes how the changes are for the better. We all mourn the loss of a very cool character none the less. Who meets their demise? Listen in and find out.www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

Luke and Randy continue their trip through the New Jedi Order series. Join them as they break down books 4-6, Agents of Chaos and part two of the duology, written by James Luceno and Balance Point by Kathy Tyers. Mara Jade finally finds a cure for her sickness only to find that she is pregnant with Ben. The Solo twins gain more responsibility and power, as the Yuuzhan Vong continues to move closer to the core of the galaxy. Centerpoint Station is brought back into service and chaos is the outcome. Whew, things are getting crazy. Don’t miss this episode to catch all the details!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

The New Jedi Order book series has experienced a love-hate relationship with fandom over the years. But that is not going to keep Randy and Luke from tackling the largest series of books in the Legends timeline. This month they kick it all off with the first three books of the series, Vector Prime written by R.A. Salvatore and Dark Tide 1 and Dark Tide 2 duology written by Michael Stackpole. They are taking a huge risk-taking on such a monumental task but to move on in the timeline it must be done. So grab your amphistaff, load up on thugbugs and jump into your Corral Skipper as we all join Legends Library for the ride through the New Jedi Order!

Join Randy this month as Rebels Reactions host, Aaron Harris joins him to discuss the book Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells. One of the final books to be published in the Legends line, Razor’s Edge is a Leia-centric story and takes place between episodes four and five. Randy and Aaron discuss their favorite characters from the book as well as a few of their favorite moments. Randy also makes a big announcement about the next few months of book reviews. Enjoy listening and may the force be with you!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

Join Randy and guest Samantha Eklund as they discuss this month's book, Choices of One by Timothy Zahn. Randy interviews Samantha and gets a unique perspective from a new Star Wars book reader. This is the final Zahn novel that Legends Library has left to review, so enjoy it while it lasts. Randy also gives an update on next month's suggested reading and announces another special guest host. With many plot threads and twists, this episode is guaranteed to take everyone for a ride. And remember: the Choices of one shapes the future of many!!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

Tune in this month as Luke and Randy are joined by, special guest and author, Samantha Eklund. Samantha shares her experience as a first time Star Wars book reader and brings a unique perspective to the show breaking down the book, Allegiance by Timothy Zahn. The back story of Mara Jade is presented by Mr. Zahn, as well as the mysterious Hand of Judgement stormtrooper squad. Luke also gives us an update on his little Mara Jade. They also discuss Rogue One as the premiere is upon us!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

 Luke has a very special announcement this month and shares a story about a new member of our fan community! Alex Damon from Star Wars Explained joins Randy as they discuss this month's book, X-Wing: Rogue Squadron. Before there was Rogue One there was a different squadron of elite pilots fighting The Empire and defending the galaxy. Meet this band of brothers ... and sisters, as Micheal Stackpole introduces us to all of our favorite Legends characters.Addendum: LL has started covering the X-Wing books in 2022www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

The 2016 Legends Library Card winner, Liisa Mountain joins Luke and Randy this month! Liisa has chosen Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader as her book to review. They have a great time discussing the metamorphosis of Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader. This tragic tale is full of intense moments and entertaining action. Listen in on the discussion to hear how Vader adjusts to his new suit and Baby Leia has a close call as she almost comes face to face with her father.Addendum: Liisa in the newer episodes becomes a regular guest host, then full-time! www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibrary@liisamountainIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

Join Luke and Randy as they close up the Grand Admiral Thrawn legacy. (Or so we thought at the time.) Timothy Zahn's Vision of the Future is the topic of discussion this month. They will also announce the winner of the 2016 Legends Library Card. Listen in as the guys talk about the Luke and Mara relationship, a fake Thrawn and the three amigos. Tons of laughs and a lot more discussion as they break down this marathon book.www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

Join Luke and Randy this month as they breakdown the first book of the Thrawn Duology, Specter of the Past, written by Timothy Zahn. The guys discuss the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn to the Star Wars storyline and what impact he will have on the new canon, as well as his return to the Expanded Universe as we understood it at the time this short series was released. Luke and Randy also have a fun opportunity to share with listeners as they invite a guest on a future show! Tune in to find out how that guest could be you!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

This month, Coffee With Kenobi co-hosts Dan Z and Cory Clubb join Luke and Randy on this month’s show. Listen in as they discuss the book, I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole. This book is written in a very rare format for Star Wars novels as Mr. Stackpole writes a Corran Horn base tale from the first person point of view.They also have the opportunity to discuss a rare moment in Star Wars history like the Jedi Academy’s inception, the building of Corran Horn’s lightsaber and much, much, more. Plus, Dan and Cory are given the chance to answer their own final five questions, a CWK tradition started three years ago!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

Timothy Zahn is back in the Legends Library with his Oceans 11, stand-alone novel, Scoundrels. Tune in as Luke and Randy try to keep up with this very complicated story. Zahn's writing holds your attention to the very last sentence, by adding such a plot twist that it is worth going over the book a couple of times to see what details you may have missed the first time around. Join our discussion as we crack into the vault that is ... Scoundrels! This is the podcast you're looking for!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

The cinematic trailer, Deceived, introduced us to a host of new characters. Join Luke and Randy this month, as they break down the novel inspired by the trailer. Paul Kemp does a masterful job of weaving the characters together into an amazing story that keeps us all on the edge of our seats. From the darkness of Darth Malgus to the preservation of the light side in Aryn Leneer. Tune in and let's talk Legends, Old Republic style!www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

The Republic Commando series comes to a close this month as Luke and Randy break down, Imperial Commando: 501st by Karen Traviss. A very character-driven story, the guys share their favorites as well as their overall reaction to the series as a whole. Randy shares some interesting info from the Karen Traviss website and introduces the new book to be reviewed in April. Though incomplete, this series has been a blast to read!?www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

This month Luke and Randy discuss Republic Commando Order 66, the fourth book in the five-book series written by the author, Karen Traviss.  A tragic loss for Randy as his favorite character meets her end on "A Bridge too Far", a scene inspired by the original video game.  They also talk about the difference between the Legends and Canon version of the Order 66 origin story??. Listen in for the moment we have all been waiting for as our heroes deal with the fallout of that devastating decree from Palpatine.www.legendslibrarypodcast.comJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybhttps://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcast Twitter: @legendslibraryIf you are looking to provide any financial support to keep the show going, please follow us below: https://patreon.com/invite/angvxp_2

What do you get when you mix, lost hope, a baby's umbilical cord and a crazy Kaminoan geneticist? You get the strangest demise of any character in Legends history. Join Luke and Randy as they discuss Republic Commando True Colors, the third book in this popular five part series. Listen in as Randy chooses yet another female character to rave about and the guys talk about, the unique, non-canon, origin of Order 66. Long live the Legends line!-----------------------------------------------Purchase your tickets toThe Force Awakenshere!Click here for the entire Legends Library collectionContact Us: legendslibrary@coffeewithkenobi.com------------------------------------------------Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page!