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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 16h

Harvest moon and Spooktacular decorations!
#harvestmoon #spookydecorations
🧡💜🖤🧡💜🖤🧡💜🖤🧡💜🖤

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Tarkin's Top Shelf @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social · 2d

🆕 Episode!

405• #StarWars Roundup!

@urangelb.bsky.social and @marksutterauthor.bsky.social first discuss the news before diving into the
Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser,
"Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past," and the Starfighter image and rumors.
#MandalorianAndGrogu #Starfighter
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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 5d

Think of it this way, I’m a medical receptionist/surgical scheduler. Me “reminding” you about a book you wrote is just like a “reminder call” for an appointment 😉

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 6d

Well, surprise🙂

It really is beautiful!

Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 6d

Ohhh…it’s beautiful!

This “tome” will be out in the wild October 7th!

Star Wars™ The Blueprints: Designs and Artwork from The Skywalker Saga!
J.W. Rinzler
Pablo Hidalgo

Thank you for thinking of us DK Publishing🙂
#StarWars
@tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social
@marksutterauthor.bsky.social

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Tarkin's Top Shelf @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social · 7d

🆕 Episode!

404• ‘Lucas Wars’ with Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche!

@marksutterauthor.bsky.social and @urangelb.bsky.social welcome #LucasWars author Laurent Hopman and illustrator Renaud Roche to the show to discuss their graphic novel biography of Lucas and his #StarWars journey. bit.ly/42rhloO

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 12d

OH MY SITH!!!
It’s BEAUTIFUL❤️‍🔥

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition!

Thank you Random House Worlds, Star Wars, Lucasfilm, and @matthewstover.bsky.social
for commemorating the best #StarWars book ever written, and for sharing it with @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 12d

It was our pleasure🙂

Thanks again for making the time to chat with us. Have a wonderful weekend and may the Force be with you, too✨

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Tarkin's Top Shelf @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social · 12d

🆕 Episode!

403• Diana Lee Inosanto RETURNS!

Your hosts continue celebrating their 400th episode milestone, and this time, @dianaleeinosanto.bsky.social is back as their special guest! Join them as they talk all things #StarWars.
#MorganElsbeth #Nightsister🔥
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DIANA LEE INOSANTO @dianaleeinosanto.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you for the wonderful conversation! So much fun! May the Force Always Be With You Becca & Mark!!!

Tarkin's Top Shelf @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social · 12d

🆕 Episode!

403• Diana Lee Inosanto RETURNS!

Your hosts continue celebrating their 400th episode milestone, and this time, @dianaleeinosanto.bsky.social is back as their special guest! Join them as they talk all things #StarWars.
#MorganElsbeth #Nightsister🔥
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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 13d

We’ve been keeping this quiet 🤫 due to scheduling, but thank the Force the stars aligned!

Thank you, @dianaleeinosanto.bsky.social for finding the time to chat with us on @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social
about #StarWars, and for being such a bright light in our fandom🙂.

#MorganElsbeth

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 14d

Seeing a lot of mixed feelings about the teaser for #TheMandalorianAndGrogu movie.

While I get most of the criticisms, let’s try not to “yuck someone’s yum,” ok?

It was never meant to be Andor material level. It’s a classic action-adventure, with themes of found family, redemption and honor.

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 15d

STOP!
Mother Ward (Sigourney Weaver) has spoken🫡
#TheMandalorianAndGrogu

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 19d

…He and his cronies don’t care about your world any more than they care about mine.”-Mon Mothma
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Rebecca Benjamin (@urangelb) on Threads

“Palpatine is a populist. The reason he appeals to worlds like Troithe is because people there see him making real changes in their lives. He cracked down on the corporations. He ended the war. He’s p...

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 20d

Can’t wait for everyone to see #rebuildthegalaxy ‘Pieces of the Past!’

This story has so much heart from start to finish, and whether it’s characters, places, creatures or humor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

#StarWars IS for Everyone!

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Tarkin's Top Shelf @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social · 25d

🆕 Episode!
402• “There Are More of Us” with Vanessa Marshall!

Join @marksutterauthor.bsky.social and @urangelb.bsky.social for another exciting episode of Tarkin’s Top Shelf as Hera Syndulla herself, @vanessamarshall.bsky.social, stops by for a chat.
#StarWarsRebels #Hera💚
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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 26d

You too🫡

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 26d

I mean…

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 27d

Here’s some much needed 🐰 cuteness for your timeline. #bunnyhop

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · 27d

Yay!!! Sounds great! I look forward to it.🙂

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Tarkin's Top Shelf @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social · 27d

🆕 Episode!

401• Author Interview: Tessa Gratton ‘The Crystal Crown’

@tessagratton.bsky.social joins your hosts for an in-depth, no-holds-barred interview. For light and life! And remember this: try.
#TheAcolyte #StarWars #ForLightAndLife

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Tessa Gratton @tessagratton.bsky.social · 27d

This was a lot of fun! Becca and Mark are, as always, delightful hosts!

Tarkin's Top Shelf @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social · 27d

🆕 Episode!

401• Author Interview: Tessa Gratton ‘The Crystal Crown’

@tessagratton.bsky.social joins your hosts for an in-depth, no-holds-barred interview. For light and life! And remember this: try.
#TheAcolyte #StarWars #ForLightAndLife

bit.ly/42rhloO

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · Sep 7

You and @chriskempshall.bsky.social are too kind🙂

Thank you! We appreciate you so much!

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Chris Kempshall @chriskempshall.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yeah this was a wonderful episode. Would quite happily listen to @kristinbaver.bsky.social and @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social chat about Star Wars books for days.

Tarkin's Top Shelf @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social · Sep 6

🆕 Episode!

400• The Art of Star Wars #TheHighRepublic Volume II with @kristinbaver.bsky.social!

Your hosts are thrilled to welcome back author Kristin Baver for an in-depth dive into her latest book, ‘The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Volume II.’ #StarWars
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Tarkin’s Top Shelf
Kristin Baver The Art of Star Wars The High Republic Volume II

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Becca Benjamin @urangelb.bsky.social · Sep 7

It was a beautiful night for being outdoors!
#Firepit #BlueFlames🩵 #outdoorLighting