Looking for the real ultimate Tolkien quiz? Are you tired of Tolkien quizzes that claim to be “the ultimate”, “the best”, “the hardest”, then deliver questions like “What does the J.R.R. stand for”? If so, this is the book for you. Test your Tolkien knowledge with hundreds of questions ranging from “Peregrin Took” (super-easy) toContinueContinue reading “It’s here!”
Category Archives: Lord of the Rings
Tuesdays with Tolkien: Lady of Rivendell
The claim that Tolkien created very stereotypical female characters is of course quite without basis; Éowyn in especial comes to mind. However, whilst Tolkien can be cleared of this charge, perhaps Peter Jackson cannot be. His Arwen is undeniably far different from Tolkien’s original character. I would like to look at the characters of ArwenContinueContinue reading “Tuesdays with Tolkien: Lady of Rivendell”
Aratar, Peredhil, and Halflings, Oh My!: Release Date and Cover Reveal!
The release date for Aratar, Peredhil, and Halflings, Oh My!: The Ultimate Tolkien Quiz is officially set for September 22, Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday! I have a beautiful cover which I’m very excited to share. It’s going to be a bit of a scramble finishing up the book by then, but I can do it! WhileContinueContinue reading “Aratar, Peredhil, and Halflings, Oh My!: Release Date and Cover Reveal!”
TWT: Faramir and Éowyn
As a couple, Éowyn and Faramir were banished to the background of The Return of the King. A shameful deed in my sight, since their romance is possibly the most beautiful one in fiction. Éowyn is the restless warrior princess who looks for glory in a heroic death rather than in doing her duty. Faramir isContinueContinue reading “TWT: Faramir and Éowyn”
TWT: Music of Middle-earth
A feature of great art is that it produces great art. And this The Lord of the Rings has certainly done. Of the myriad of LOTR music, it’s hard to choose just three favourites, but these are mine. To the Sea, to the Sea (Adele McAllister) Adele McAllister has a beautiful voice and she’s written musicalContinueContinue reading “TWT: Music of Middle-earth”
Of vacation and LOTR memes
I finally get my vacation this coming week. No work. No internet. No nothing. Except quiet. As a result, there will be no Tuesdays with Tolkien next week, but I shall be back with one the following Tuesday. LOTR memes to tide you over I know, I know, it’s not funny. (But it is.) This incrediblyContinueContinue reading “Of vacation and LOTR memes”
Silmarillion Trivia
Who are the Lords and Ladies of the Aratar in order from greatest to least? What is the Elvish name for the Vale of Saruman? Name all of the Peredhil. What does Aiya Eärendil elenion ancalima mean? It’s questions like these that belong on a hardcore Tolkien quiz, not “What does the J.R.R. stand for?”ContinueContinue reading “Silmarillion Trivia”
20 things that prove you’re obsessed with LOTR
Ages ago a friend and I made a list of more than 250 things that prove you’re obsessed with The Lord of the Rings: well, here are 20 of mine. Most of them are taken from my personal experience. (Hmm, what about all of them?) Any word that looks like it’s from LOTR catches yourContinueContinue reading “20 things that prove you’re obsessed with LOTR”
