The end of Lattes with Leia is here. We've loved talking about Star Wars with all of you. In our last episode we look back at our favorite topics and look ahead to Star Wars we can't wait for.By Amy Ratcliffe

Drea watched The Clone Wars over the summer so we look back on the series and discuss the final season. Also we have some important news...By Amy Ratcliffe

Star Wars, after all, is about dismantling oppression. But where do BIPOC fans fit in the SW narrative? As Latinx and Black female fans, how do we center ourselves in this story? We discuss our passionate but tense relationship with the fandom and fiction. We also discuss how we can map our identities onto ones that are central to the story, even i…

Actor, host, and Star Wars crafter Jennifer Landa joins Drea to talk about how she keeps her family, especially her young children, in high spirits through Star Wars.By Amy Ratcliffe

Let's talk about ships in Star Wars, as in shipping. In the latest Lattes with Leia, we discuss why shipping is important and our favorite Star Wars ships.By Amy Ratcliffe

By Amy Ratcliffe

By Amy Ratcliffe

Podracing, holochess, starship racing - the Star Wars galaxy has lots of sporting events. We discuss how sports fit into Star Wars and the sense of community and fulfillment they can bring.By Amy Ratcliffe

Star Wars meets Halloween in Tales from Vader’s Castle. To celebrate the spooky season, we discuss how this comic explores fear, horror, and even the power of storytelling.By Amy Ratcliffe

Jobs in the Star Wars universe. What kind of occupations do we see? How do Star Wars characters grapple with occupational identities? How about work-life balance? In this episode of Lattes with Leia we go into the working side of the galaxy, including what jobs we’d most like to have.By Amy Ratcliffe

Only two there are. The Sith operate by a rule that allows them only a master and an apprentice. In this episode of Lattes with Leia, we discuss the rule and the Code of the Sith, how it affects their order, and which Sith follow their guidelines most closely.By Amy Ratcliffe

Not all Jedi are like Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Qui-Gon Jinn is a little different. He stood apart from the others in The Phantom Menace. In this episode of Lattes with Leia, we discuss Qui-Gon's life, his choices, and how he bends the rules. This includes some spoilers for Claudia Gray's Master & Apprentice.…

Darth Maul. The villain introduced in The Phantom Menace has a story that stretches over years from that film, to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, to Star Wars Rebels, to comics, to Solo: A Star Wars Story. In the latest Lattes with Leia, we look at his story, how he changed over the years, and whether he found peace.…

This month the Legends team reviews the entire Legacy of the Force series! Coffee With Kenobi iTunes Feed Comics With Kenobi iTunes Feed Resistance Reactions iTunes Feed Lattes With Leia iTunes Feed Related projects from the Legends Library team: Obroa-Skai Walkers Podcast iTunes Feed Liisa Mountain YouTube Channel…

Han Solo and Chewbacca. Finn and Rey. Friendships play an important role in Star Wars. On the newest Lattes with Leia, we discuss how friendship factors into the story and our favorite buddies in the galaxy. Stuff we mention on the show: Star Wars pins by King Pins Swarovski x Star Wars collection: Darth Vader and Darth Vader's helmet Follow Amy on…

The Legends Library team breaks down the final book of the Legacy of the Force series, Invincible, by Troy Denning. They talk about the changes in the characters over the entire series and the great final duel!!By Legends Library

You may hear the term self-care used frequently, but what does it actually mean? How can it be paired with a fandom such as Star Wars? We discuss how self-care and Star Wars can overlap on the newest Lattes with Leia, which characters are examples for mindfulness, and how our listeners practice self-care with the galaxy far, far away. Stuff we ment…

The team talks about what could be their new favorite book for everyone, Revelation by Karen Traviss! This month Ben finds out who killed his mother Mara Jade and Jaina is trained by Boba Fett!By Legends Library

2018 is over. We look back at the year in terms of Star Wars and discuss our favorite releases, announcements, and meaningful moments. Stuff we mention on the show: Star Wars Icons: Han Solo Her Universe lightsaber lip collection Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc What are your Star Wars highlights of 2018? …

The Legends Library team breaks down the seventh instalment of the Legacy of the Force series, Fury by Aaron Allston.By Legends Library

What are the effects of negativity and toxicity in fandom? How can we support each other and be good allies? We dive into the topic on the newest Lattes with Leia and look at studies, Kelly Marie Tran's essay, and more. Stuff we mention on the show: Loungefly's The Phantom Menace design Kelly Marie Tran's comments about online harassment Washington…

All four hosts are back to discuss the Legacy of the Force book, Inferno by Troy Denning. Join the conversation as they share why they think Jacen is a JERK!!! Also Luke show off as the real Grand Master of the Jedi Order!By Legends Library

It's October, and it's a time for all things spooky. Since we have Halloween on our minds, this month's Lattes with Leia is about fear in Star Wars. Was Yoda right about fear leading to anger, hate, and suffering? Is fear healthy? We also discuss scenes in Star Wars that scared us and why. Stuff we mention on the show: Tervis tumblers Leia Day at T…

This month Liisa Mountain (www.liisamountain.com) joins Luke and Randy as they continue to move through the Legacy of the Force series. Karen Traviss', Sacrifice is this month's book. One of the most intense Star Wars books ever written, Jacen completes his descent into the dark side and we lose a beloved character. RIP Mara Jade Skywalker!!!…

The making of Star Wars is sometimes just as interesting as the films themselves. On the newest Lattes with Leia, we dive into a stack of Star Wars books and share random information we learn about things like what went into making the wampa's scream, how popular Darth Vader's mask was as a costume accessory in the late '70s, concept art of an Anak…

Part four in the Legacy of the Force series, Exile is here and the guys are here to talk about it! Cole Peel from the Obroa-Skai Walkers podcast joins Randy and Luke to review this months book. Politics, war and smugglers, it's Star Wars at it best!By Legends Library

Inspired by Coffee With Kenobi host Dan Zehr and last week's conversation with the Youtini team, Randy takes a second look at the novels recommended by them. In a desire to encourage positivity he also give a challenge to read his hidden gem novel that deserves a second look. Enjoy this episode and pass on what you have learned! Or just share your …

Do you feel like you have a bond to a fictional character? Have you ever wondered if that one-sided connection has been studied? It has. On the newest episode of Lattes with Leia, Andrea leads a discussion on parasocial relationships: what they are, factors related to the strength of parasocial relationships, the dark side of such connections, and …

The biggest podcast Legends Library has ever done is here! Writers, editors, social media contributors along with the CEO, join Randy to talk about the rapid growth of Youtini.com. They share their Star Wars book enthusiasm as well as the details behind one of the fastest growing companies in Star Wars fandom. Hear the heart of the team as they exp…

Luke and Randy are joined by Cole Peel and Liisa Mountain as they review Legacy of the Force, Tempest by Troy Denning.By Legends Library

Randy sits down with Cole Peel as he shares some of his favorite books and authors. Cole also gets into where his Star Wars fandom began.By Legends Library

Alex Damon from Star Wars Explained and Randy talk Clone Wars return! Also, Alex shares his current project reading through the entire Legends catalogue. "The name's Rex, but you can call me captain or sir.!" Love it!!!By Legends Library

The Legacy of the Force series continues with, Bloodlines, by Karen Traviss. Luke and Randy discuss this Boba Fett centric novel that is the continuation of one of the most popular Star Wars novel series. The Galaxy is in a downward spiral toward Civil War. The Corellians are asserting more and more independence and the Alliance is trying to mainta…

No hate here unless you have brought it with you. Randy shares the things he loves about Star Wars!By Legends Library

Solo: A Star Wars Story came out recently, and in the latest Lattes with Leia, we discuss our general impressions of the movie, break down different characters, and touch on what did and did not work for us. We also talk about some new Star Wars reference books we're excited about. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Solo: A Star Wars Story: …

Randy invites Liisa Moutain on to the show to allow listeners to get to know one of the future Legends Library reviewers. Legends Library is in the midst of reviewing the Legacy of the Force series and there will be several combinations of guests to join Luke and Randy in the near future.By Legends Library

Ewoks. Love them? Dislike them? Want to be best friends with Peekpa from Last Shot? In the latest episode of Lattes with Leia, we focus on the furry residents on Endor's moon. We discuss our feelings about Ewoks, what they represent in the story, and if Last Shot's Peekpa changed Andrea's perspective on them. We also touch on General Hux paper doll…

After much time and great patience, Luke and Randy finally get to talk about Legacy of the Force! This month is the first part of the nine book series, Betrayal, by the late Aaron Allston. The big three are now in their 60's and 70's but they are still very much involved in galaxy affairs. All of the Legends characters that we know and love play ma…

Corey and Randy sit down and talk about the merging of Legends material into our fandom. They also reinforce the idea of staying positive within the fan community. The term "Legendsy" becomes official and Youtini announces that Most Wanted is this month's subscription bag release! Super Legendsy!By Legends Library

This month on Legends Library, Luke and Randy prepare for the Star Wars summer blockbuster, Solo: A Star Wars Story to be released by reviewing one of the very first of the Legends line of books, At Star's End. Turn back time with the guys and delve into the era that started it all. The Brian Daley's books are highly respected and appreciated by St…

This week Legends Library welcomes Corey Helton from Youtini.com. He and Randy talk about today's May the 4th relaunch of the Youtini website and the new Legends Library subscription bag. Also, they share a quick review of the newest release from Penguin Random House, Star Wars The Last Shot.By Legends Library

Join Randy this week as he attempts his first "solo" flight. He shares his audiobook review of The Last Shot by, Daniel Jose Older, narrated by the author, Marc Thompson and January Lavoy. Randy also reminds us about the upcoming review of At Star's End by, Brian Daley. Last but not least, listen to a very special Star Wars story!…

Solo: A Star Wars Story is about a month away, so in the latest episode of Lattes with Leia, we turn our attention to the scoundrel, smuggler, and rebel hero Han Solo. We talk about his attitude on life, how he's changed since we first met him in A New Hope, and his insecurities. We also discuss Last Shot (no spoilers) and Fake Wedge. Some of the s…

Liisa Mountain, Luke and Randy finish the review of Dawn of the Jedi, Into the void, by Tim Lebbon. They share ideas of how different the story could have been told through the eyes of other characters. What is the final outcome and overall opinion of our hosts for this book set 30,000 years BBY? This episode completes the review of the Old Republi…

Luke and Randy are joined by special guest, Liisa Mountain who was the 2016 Library Card winner. Tim Lebbon's, Dawn of the Jedi, Into the Void is the topic of dicussion this month. Randy also brings in info from Nathan P. Butler's, Timeline Gold project, which sheds light on the very early years of the formation of the galaxy far, far, away. When l…

Corey from Youtini.com joins Randy as they discuss the April subscription release, The Last Shot! Graphic novels are now a part of the Youtini stable of products.They also announce the creation of the new Legends Library subscription bag. Join the conversation on Twitter: @legendslibrary.By Legends Library

It's hard to believe Star Wars Rebels is over. In the newest episode of Lattes of Leia, we discuss our thoughts on season four of the series and how the characters developed. We touch on themes and moments we liked best and whether the series finale was satisfying. We also discuss The Last Jedi home video release special features, like the document…

Randy and special guest, Jay Krebs, discuss the book, Wishful Drinking, by Carrie Fisher. Listen in and join the conversation via email as they reverently and tenderly address their appreciation for Carrie, admiration for her courage and share the regret for the loss of her from the Star Wars community. The very sensitive topics of mental health, v…

This month Luke and Randy review the Old Republic book Red Harvest. Starting with the opening scene it is very clear that this is a horror set in the Star Wars galaxy. Intensity, fear and violence it's all there. The Death Trooper virus is born here!By Legends Library

Mega talented Star Wars audiobook narrator, Marc Thompson, joins Randy to talk about Canto Bight, The Last Jedi and other audiobook related topics. He reveals he is working on a secret project. Join the conversation and comment on Twitter, @LegendsLibrary!By Legends Library