Star Wars. The galaxy far, far away has spawned acres of merchandise and goodies for fans of all ages to enjoy, from toys and games to cereal and sports drinks. And, naturally, books make up a huge part of that.

Whether you’re a fan of certain characters, or you’ll interested in behind the scenes details of the movies, there’s something out there for you. From comicbook titles to visual dictionaries, you’ll find plenty of information and entertainment lurking within the pages. The novels attract some top talent from the writing world, and Lucasfilm teams chronicle the making of each movie down to the final detail.

The one downside – dark side? – to all of this is that there are so many titles to wade through, covering a wide variety of stories and subjects. So if you’re looking for some of the essential tomes to pick up for you or the family, we’ve gathered a selection of some of the best. You’ll find what you’re after here, and you won’t have to travel to Tatooine to find it.