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!”
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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”
TWT: My 5 favourite Tolkien artists
There’s so much spectacular Tolkien art out there it’s hard to know where to start looking. That said, of the ones I’ve found, these artists are my favourites. #5: Edarlein Many of Edarlein’s paintings and drawings are very good; some are excellent. Her rendition of “Aegnor to the Last Battle” is my favourite of hers. (“MelkorContinueContinue reading “TWT: My 5 favourite Tolkien artists”
TWT: Thoughts on The Silmarillion
My eleven-year-old brother has read LOTR twice now and the other day he asked if he could read The Silmarillion (our family has mild age restrictions for LOTR and the Silm). My mum isn’t much into Tolkien and knows little of the Silm so I said it should be fine, as long as he didn’t objectContinueContinue reading “TWT: Thoughts on The Silmarillion”
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”
