The Things You Can Read: J.R.R. Tolkien

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Monday, March 25, 2013

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!

Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

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Friday, November 30, 2012

Holiday Season in Full Swing: Book Lover Gift Giving Tip # Four

Happy Holidays! Well, today's tip for from our series on Book Lovers Gift Giving is for the true blue Hobbit fan! Drum roll please...your very own Hobbit Hole. Yes, if you really want to make a Tolkian Fan's Christmas, purchase them their very own Hobbit Hole! Think of all the reading you could get done inside a replica of Bilbo Baggin's home.

Unique Hobbit Hole Chicken Coop: 20 square feet, removable linoleum floor insert for easy cleaning

Check it out on Etsy! Don't forget to tell us the name of your favorite Tolkian novel! We are partial to The Hobbit.

Happy Reading and Gift Buying!
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Friday, October 12, 2012

Hobbit Book Club

Image Credit: Goodreads

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Image credit: Shelf Awareness

We all know the book is always better than the movie, so join The Hobbit Book Club and read the book before you see the movie. If you want a Hobbit preview, view the movie trailer below:

The Hobbit Book Club provides all things Tolkien...lesson plans, readers guides, educator guides, Hobbit reference guides...you need it, this site has it. Come join the fun, and read The Hobbit with The Hobbit Book Club.

Take a peek at The Guardian's slide show of orginal Tolkien images from the book.

If you are interested in a writing prompt associated with The Hobbit check out our Hobbit writing prompt post on The Writing Whisperer.

Have a Hobbitty Friday!
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