Yeah, same here. Everything in the EU reeks of "fan-fiction" no mater how well writen they may be. I did read the first book of the X-Wing series and it was okay because it had nothing to do with the main characters, but it still felt forced and a little out of place with the whole Star Wars universe.

Star Wars books have an aura about them that makes them seem more like "Star Trek" than Star Wars. And no sir, I don't like it.

(though I am a fan of Star Trek, but I like to keep my Stars separate.)