Start with Heir to the Empire (1991) and go forward. You will feel the evolution of audio production. The early books lack sound effects, but by 2005, they find their groove. This is best for long-time fans.
Thompson is to Star Wars audiobooks what James Earl Jones is to Vader. His range is absurd—he can voice a grizzled Clone Trooper, a sly Admiral Thrawn (using Lars Mikkelsen’s cadence), and a young Hera Syndulla in the same scene. His original character voices (e.g., Eli Vanto in Thrawn ) become definitive. Weakness: His female voices, while improved, sometimes sound breathy. the complete star wars audiobook series all 116
Listening to the series in its entirety offers a perspective that the films cannot provide. It allows for a deep dive into the "High Republic" (centuries before the films) all the way through the aftermath of the First Order. It turns Start with Heir to the Empire (1991) and go forward
These stories align with the current Disney film and TV era. Books like Lost Stars High Republic This is best for long-time fans