It's Lit: New Star Wars Books Releasing in June 2024
Plus a new YouTube channel and a new show!
The same way Star Wars is always growing, so too must the show I’ve poured my blood, sweat, and tears into for nearly two years now.
I LOVE making Now This Is Lit. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t love it. I want as many people to have access to it as possible. And for those supporting the show financially, I want to provide a little bit more.
Here’s what’s going on with the podcast, plus a quick overview of all the Star Wars books and comics releasing in June 2024.
Now This Is Lit Is Now On YouTube
While the podcast won’t be pivoting to video anytime soon, those who prefer consuming audio shows on YouTube can now start doing so with Now This Is Lit.
The show trailer (Episode 0) is up on the channel now, and “new” episodes will be uploaded in release order, twice a week (Tuesday/Thursday) until it catches up to the current release schedule.
Nothing else is changing about the show — yet! But this is a great opportunity to start listening from the very beginning. You can “watch” the trailer below.
New Star Wars Books and Comics: June 2024
June is a VERY busy month for Star Wars overall, but even the books and comics front is looking stacked this month. Here’s what to expect and when!
Star Wars Books
Imperial Commando: 501st (Essential Legends Collection) — June 4
The Lando Calrissian Adventures (Essential Legends Collection) — June 4
X-Wing: Iron Fist (Essential Legends Collection) — June 4
The High Republic: Temptation of the Force — June 11
Star Wars Comics
June 5
Star Wars (2020) 47
The High Republic (2023) 8
June 11
Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 2
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Trade Paperback)
Star Wars: The High Republic Phase III Vol. 1 – Children of the Storm (Trade Paperback)
June 12
Darth Vader (2020) 47
June 18
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Volume 3 – Light and Shadows (Trade Paperback)
June 19
Jango Fett 4
June 26
Darth Maul – Black, White & Red 3
The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire 3
Introducing THE ACO-LIT SHOW
Starting next week, $1 subscribers to the Now This Is Lit Patreon will have access to our first limited exclusive series, THE ACO-LIT SHOW. This The Acolyte after-show, hosted by me and my producer, will premiere the weekend following each new episode (or batch of episodes) of The Acolyte.
This is the first show we’re trying where we’re not limiting ourselves to talking about books (though they will no doubt come up, since this is The High Republic era). We’ll discuss our thoughts on the show, predict what might happen next, and, as usual, probably go on a few tangents.
The good news is, if you like this mini-series, we might just do more for future Disney+ Star Wars show releases. Or even rewatch shows of past series, if you’re into that sort of thing.
I know money is tight for a lot of people right now (myself included). So if you can’t give $1, even spreading the word about this new show is more than enough support, and I genuinely appreciate it.
Now This Is Lit is a podcast (and newsletter!) about Star Wars books, the people who make them, and the readers who just can’t get enough of them. You can find the show wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to the Substack for more deep dives, guides, interview transcripts, and book love.