Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Jedi Under Siege. The Shadow Academy is coming to attack Yavin 4. It’s up to Luke, Tionne, Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowbacca to hold them off until reinforcements can arrive. Leading the Dark Jedi force on the ground is Zekk, the twins former best friend.

Today we discuss Blaze of Glory, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Blaze of Glory tells the story of 4 mercenaries who are part of the Red Moon. This is Brixie Ergo’s first mission, and she’s got a lot to learn from the three veterans she’s working with. Their target, rescue two kids who have been captured by a slaver group.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Darkest Knight. Lowie takes his friends back to his home of Kashyyyk. He’s worried about his sister and wants to help her. Now that Zekk is the Shadow Academy’s Darkest Knight, it’s time for him to lead his first mission. His target: Kashyyyk’s fabrication facilities.

Today we discuss A Certain Point of View, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Celia Durasha works aboard the Kuari Princess, passing the time playing hologames with other crew members. But one of them starts challenging her ideas about the Empire at the same time she learns her brother was killed by the Rebellion. Complicating things even more, her ex-boyfriend is now onboard, and he’s working for the Empire.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Lightsabers. Luke knows that the conflict between his Jedi Academy and the Shadow Academy is looming. To get ready for it, he decides it’s time for his most advanced students to build their own lightsabers. But tragedy strikes and the four best friends will never be the same.

In this special spooky episode, we discuss the fourth Galaxy of Fear book, The Nightmare Machine. Tash, Zak, Hoole, and DV-9 are visiting Hoole’s university, looking for answers. Worried about his niece and nephew, Hoole decides to take them to Hologram Fun World and leaves them there while he chases down leads elsewhere in the galaxy.

Today we discuss Retreat from Coruscant, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Taryn Clancy delivers mail throughout the Core Systems. She’s on Coruscant making a routine delivery when the unthinkable happens. The New Republic’s capital comes under attack by Imperial forces. She, and the New Republic, quickly flee the planet. This story helps bridge the gap between the original Thrawn trilogy and Dark Empire.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with The Lost Ones. Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowbacca are visiting Coruscant to see one of the twins' old childhood friends, Zekk. He’s a little older than they are and lives in the underbelly of the New Republic capital. But the Shadow Academy comes calling and their friendship will never be the same again.

Today we discuss Missed Chance, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Corran Horn is on the run and hiding out on Garqi. He's just trying to live his life and avoid the fight between the Rebellion and Empire, but he’s quickly drawn into the conflict when a local Imperial steps over the line.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Shadow Academy. A rival school to Luke's Jedi Academy has been founded, and they've kidnapped three of Luke's students.