I have all of the books that have been released in paperback, about 3 books behind in the newest series. The Republic commando series are great, Karen really went into detail to bring "new" characters and planets into EU. I think the X-Wing series was pretty fun, especially since it really gave character to Wedge. There are a few one off stories that are pretty good like Millenium Falcon and Deathstar, the little compilation stories that fall under the "tales of the..." are pretty weak. They have definately gotten better since the Splinter of the minds eyes era books that came out.