The Books

Somehow, Gandalf Returned

Plus a reminder about our upcoming Great Tales Read-Along and Giveaway!

Aug 28 •

Announcing the Great Tales Read-Along!

Plus A Giveaway for My Dear Bagginses and Boffins on my Birthday

Aug 14 •

Reject Despair; Hope Without Guarantees

Part Three of Tolkien's Guide to Defiant Joy

Aug 5 •

Arda, Andor, Applicability, and Allegory (Treasures #024)

What Tony Gilroy had to say about Tolkien's influence on the recent Star Wars series, plus other Tolkien-related treasures

Jul 31 •

Reject Despair; Die Well

Part Two of Tolkien's Guide to Defiant Joy

Jul 24 •

Reject Despair; Embrace Folly

Part One of Tolkien's Guide to Defiant Joy

Jul 3 •

🍃 Leaf by Niggle, Allegory by Tolkien

Exploring one of Tolkien's lesser-known stories

Jun 19 •

The Hands of the King, The Hands of a Healer

The Touch, Call, and Spirit of the King

May 22 •

📯 The Redemption of Boromir

What Boromir's final fate says about Tolkien's view of Good and Evil

May 8 •

New Life, In Defiance of Death

Planting Gardens and Promises of Hope

Apr 10 •

🌺A Home and a Garden Of His Own

The temptation and triumph of Samwise Gamgee

Jan 31 •

Love Is Now Mingled With Grief

Joy and Sorrow in The Lord of the Rings

Dec 19, 2024 •

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