Some of the highly ranked Star Wars novels include 'Heir to the Empire' by Timothy Zahn. It's a classic that expanded the Star Wars universe post the original trilogy. Another great one is 'Darth Bane: Path of Destruction' which delves into the backstory of the Sith. 'Lost Stars' is also popular as it tells a love story set against the backdrop of the Galactic Civil War.
For beginners, 'A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy' is a great start. It's based on the events of the first movie but adds more details. Another good one is 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Before the Awakening'. It gives some backstory to the new characters in that movie.
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I think you might be able to find some, but they often exist in less mainstream or specialized fanfic communities. Just be prepared for the potentially explicit content.
One funny story could be about a clumsy magician. He was trying to make a rabbit disappear but instead made his assistant vanish into a wrong box that was full of balloons. So when he opened the box later, out popped his assistant covered in balloons.
Perhaps your mom has an interesting encounter related to the idea of a porn star. Maybe she met someone who was trying to break away from the porn industry and was sharing their story with her. It could be a story of redemption or change that your mom got involved in.
It's a complex journey that often involves a combination of factors such as personal choices, opportunities, and sometimes even unforeseen circumstances.