The Books

Gardens in Middle‑earth: What Tolkien Teaches Us About Tending a Broken World

On the symbolic and spiritual meaning of gardens in Tolkien’s world.

Mar 31 • Matěj Čadil

The First There and Back Again

On bringing my Hobbits along on the latest trek to and from the Lonely Mountain

Mar 13 • JRR Jokien

"Into the Heart of Middle-earth" Interview with Kaitlyn Facista

The new book from @TeawithTolkien is available now!

Feb 20 • JRR Jokien and Kaitlyn Facista

The Power of Beauty in Tolkien's Works

Mae govannen, friends!

Feb 5

The Wisdom of Empathy in "The Lord of the Rings"—Part 2

How Empathy underpins the virtue of Pity for the Wise of Middle-Earth

Jan 22

The Wisdom of Empathy in "The Lord of the Rings"—Part 1

How Empathy underpins the virtue of Pity for the Wise of Middle-Earth

Jan 15

Bridge from the Bent World

Mae govannen, friends!

Dec 11, 2025 • Ashlyn McKayla Ohm

Finding Mythology and Tragedy in Middle-earth

The Tragedy of The Children of Húrin

Nov 20, 2025 • Abigail Lord

Is Éowyn Alright?

Mae govannen, friends!

Sep 18, 2025 • Amy Mantravadi

Somehow, Gandalf Returned

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

Aug 28, 2025 • JRR Jokien

Announcing the Great Tales Read-Along!

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

Aug 14, 2025 • JRR Jokien

Reject Despair; Hope Without Guarantees

Part Three of Tolkien's Guide to Defiant Joy

Aug 5, 2025 • Marc Sims

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