I used to be somewhat into the EU, but it was when Lucas said that it doesn't exist to him when he wrote the prequels. After that, I was like...why bother? I don't want to spend time and money reading stuff that doesn't have any relevance to the films. If he just told the people who run the EU to avoid the prequel period until he was done with the movies, then there wouldn't be this continuity or canon issues and everyone would be happy. Sure there are small problems, but I can live with those....no fictional universe is perfect.

Lucas saying that was the kiss of death for the EU with me. Wouldn't bother at all even if I did like the PT. The only SW stuff I continue to get is the video games and they aren't entirely EU. I love my Star Wars games.....at least when they properly finish them.