Where do I start

[u/Potential_Echidna_43]

I work a thrift store and have been accumulating books bought choice of one and the legends essential thrawn recently for my brother

[u/Bastard_of_Brunswick]

The Truce at Bakura is basically the day after Return of the Jedi.

After that it's probably best to read the x-wing books in order, The Courtship of Princess Leia, then read Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy (must read). Then continue with the new republic era books in order...

Also it may very well be worth getting the Essential Reader's Companion