Tarkin's Top Shelf

A Star Wars literary podcast that strives to deliver an educational and yet, entertaining analysis and outlook, pertaining to the new canonical novels/YA books from the galaxy far, far away. In other words, Becca and Mark are your guardians to the Whills and your librarians to the long-lost Jedi Archives.

459: In Review: D23 Announcements and Ahsoka Season 2 Trailer! 08/17/2026

458: Star Wars Comics, Kylo Ren, and Marvel, Obi-Wan Wants to Return, and Parenting Adults: "We Are What They Grow Beyond" 08/13/2026

457: The Ninth Jedi Reflections 08/05/2026

456: SDCC Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements and Book Review: Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars 07/26/2026

455: Exclusive Interview: Star Wars 'Legacy' With Madeleine Roux! 07/20/2026

454: Book Review: Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux 07/17/2026

453: In Review: The Ninth Jedi Official Trailer and Shadow of Maul (issue 5) 07/12/2026

452: The Art of Star Wars: Andor and Rogue One: Saw Gerrera Discussion 07/01/2026

451: Edge of The Abyss, Ninth Jedi, Starfighter, and Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of The Empire issue 3 06/28/2026

450: Back From Vacation! Star Wars: We Have Everything We Need 06/20/2026

449: Star Wars in Review: Mandalorian Visual Guide and Echoes of the Empire (issue 2) 05/29/2026

448: SPOILERCAST REVIEW: The Mandalorian and Grogu 05/23/2026

447: Happy 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' EVE! 05/20/2026

446: The Final Countdown to 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' 05/17/2026

445: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Finale Roundtable Discussion 05/10/2026

444: Comic Review (Cassian Andor), Dave Filoni Talks Vader, and Disney+ Special Look at 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' 05/06/2026

443: Star Wars Day! Roundtable: Maul—Shadow Lord Episodes 7-8 05/03/2026

442: Maul's Reflection and 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' On Tour! 05/01/2026

441: Roundtable Discussion: Maul – Shadow Lord Episodes 5-6 04/26/2026

440: "Don't Touch the Battery Switch!" and 'Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire' 04/23/2026

439: Roundtable Discussion: 'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' Episodes 3-4 04/19/2026

438: Comic Review: Star Wars 'Shadow of Maul: Game Tactics' issue 2 04/15/2026

437: Star Wars: 'Maul Shadow Lord' Episodes 1-2 Roundtable Discussion 04/12/2026

436: MAUL Has Arrived! First Impressions Chapters 1 & 2 04/06/2026

435: Dave Filoni on Maul's Journey + MAUL Season 2 Announcement! 04/03/2026

434: Finn Calls Filoni! 03/29/2026

433: Maul: At Last, We Shall Have Revenge 03/18/2026

432: Star Wars Updates: 'Edge of the Abyss' and More 'Mandalorian and Grogu' 03/15/2026

431: A Different Era of Star Wars and Shadows of Maul (issue 1) 03/08/2026

430: Kristin Baver Talks 'Star Wars: The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte 03/04/2026