Teaser Trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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View ArticleTrailer Rundown for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
As a former diehard LOTR junkie who went to see The Return of the King in theaters twice (wearing a replica Ring of Power around my neck, of course), I have been unable to contain my excitement about...
View ArticleTexas Student Suspended for Lord of the Rings ‘Terroristic Threat’
Last week The New York Daily News reported that a nine-year-old public school student in Kermit, Texas was suspended for making a “terroristic threat.”1 Now I know what you’re thinking and you’re...
View ArticleBeauty and the Beast Casting Analysis
Disney has been on a live action remake kick for a while now and Beauty and the Beast is its latest victim…er, project. Maleficent was first, and despite the bad reviews I have to say I actually...
View ArticleReading Pathway: J.R.R. Tolkien (Beyond LOTR)
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was one of the most beloved authors of the twentieth century and is widely considered to be the father of modern fantasy literature. This is primarily because of...
View Article10 Adventure Novels to Die For
Is there anything better than a great adventure novel? Here are ten (plus a few extra recommendations) to add to your summer reading list. I’ve tried to include a broad range, from classics to recently...
View Article10 More Soundtracks & Scores from Movies Based on Books
Film adaptations of great books can be a fun opportunity to reimagine a favorite story–or a total disaster. One of the great things about film adaptations is that they almost always come with a new...
View Article9 Fictional Families I Would Not Want to Spend Thanksgiving with…and One I Would
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away and it’s time for another Top Ten Tuesday! Here are nine fictional families I’d steer clear of this holiday season, and one I’d love to spend Thanksgiving...
View Article10 Folio Society Classics to Give to Your Children This Christmas
I should probably have titled this “10 Folio Society Classics to Give to Your Children This Christmas That You Will Want to Keep for Yourself.” You will inevitably be tempted to sequester these...
View Article5 Books to Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s Birthday
Today is J.R.R. Tolkien’s 124th birthday! Celebrate by reading one of these books about his life and work. 1. J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter Widely considered to be the best popular...
View ArticleFeatured Book Blogger: Lianne from Eclectic Tales
This month’s featured book blogger is Lianne from Eclectic Tales. Longevity in the blogging world is hard to come by, but Lianne has been blogging about books since 2007, way before I started! She also...
View ArticleMy Top 10 Favorite Fictional INTJs
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. A few weeks ago I fielded the idea of a post on my favorite fictional INTJs to my Twitter followers and received an enthusiastic response. Unfortunately,...
View Article8 Great Things about Middle-earth…and 3 Not-So-Great Things
Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to move (or at least take a vacation) to Middle-earth. Save for the occasional encounter with magic rings, supernatural warlords, and orcs in need of a tan,...
View ArticleMy Top 10 Favorite Childhood Books & Series
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Last week I wrote a post about rereading books, which prompted me to think about all of my favorite childhood books. In no particular order, here are my...
View Article10 Clever, Quirky, + [Sometimes] Kooky INTP Characters
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I have been blessed with an abundance of INTPs in my life over the years. With Ti (introverted thinking) at the top of their function stack, they are...
View ArticleThe 37 Best Lines from The Hobbit
Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link. The Hobbit is one of my all-time favorite books. It contains the best elements of fantasy, adventure, and humor, unforgettable characters, and plenty...
View ArticleBook Swag #5: Drink Your Ale (Coffee, Tea, etc.) the Hobbit Way
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Book Swag is a monthly feature where I recommend five bookish products (often on a theme) I love and think you will love too! I love mugs. I don’t...
View Article10 Must-Read Classic Children’s Books of the Last 100 Years (by Decade)
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The last 100 years have seen the publication of so many amazing children’s books, many of which imbued my childhood with a touch of magic. In compiling...
View ArticleMy Top 10 Favorite Film Adaptations of All Time
I love good filmmaking with almost the same fervor that I love books. I’m also not militant about the idea that the book is always better than the movie. Most of the time I think they’re...
View Article10 Literary Destinations I Want to Visit Before I Die
Like many armchair adventurers, I suffer from a lifelong case of wanderlust. Traveling isn’t in the cards for me at this stage of my life but I hope that I will be able to visit these ten literary...
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