Star Trek: The Next Generation

Frequently asked questions

• What is the recommended reading order for the Star Trek: The Next Generation books?

  Many of the Star Trek: The Next Generation novels can be read as standalone stories, but some arcs, particularly those involving ongoing threats or character developments, benefit from being read in their published order. There are also several crossover events with other Star Trek series that are best experienced in a specific sequence.

• Are the Star Trek: The Next Generation books considered canon?

  The majority of the Star Trek: The Next Generation novels are part of the 'Expanded Universe' and are not considered primary canon within the official Star Trek timeline established by television shows and films. However, many stories explore themes and characters in ways that complement the on-screen narratives.

• Do the Star Trek: The Next Generation books connect to other Star Trek series?

  The Star Trek: The Next Generation book series frequently features crossovers and shared storylines with other Star Trek literary series, including those focusing on Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and the original series. These connections often form larger narrative arcs within the Star Trek universe.

• Are there any adaptations of the Star Trek: The Next Generation books?

  While the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series is the primary source material, some specific novel storylines have been adapted into other media, such as audio dramas. The books themselves expand upon the universe established by the show rather than being direct adaptations of it.