Happy Tolkien Reading Day

Happy Tolkien Reading Day!  According to The One Ring, "Today fans of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien will join together in a worldwide celebration of the late author’s works for Tolkien Reading Day. The theme for this year’s event is Tolkien’s landscapes in honour of the fabulous scenery currently on offer in Sir Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy."  Checkout Caffeinated Life's post with regard to Tolkien Reading Day: Caffeinated Life

Launched in 2003 Tolkien Reading Day event has sparked interest in reading and reading groups across several nations and ages, from primary schoolchildren to university students and library users of all ages. 25th March has significance to Tolkien’s readers, as it is the day of the Downfall of Sauron at the conclusion of the ‘War of the Ring’ in The Lord of the Rings.
- more information about the event here

What J.R.R. Tolkien classic are you reading today?  We are reading The Hobbit!

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