That’s it, no one is allowed to name anything else after a Tolkien thing anymore unless it’s a new bug or fish

And if I name my new evil-billionaire-thwarting company after Frodo, what then????

A friend just sent me a screenshot of an ebook they’re reading on Tolkien and I was reading the excerpt like dang this is great, whoever wrote this is so insightful but… it feels… familiar… until I realized it was MY OWN BOOK they were reading an advanced copy of HAHAHA

More people should follow @digitaltolkien.com. It's the most useful site for studying the books, and it's pretty cool, too. The work James and his team have done really makes my work on Tolkien easier. If I wonder how JRRT uses a certain word or words, this site is my first stop.

Welcome new followers! I realize a lot of you came via a broader Tolkien starter pack but if you’re interested in the Digital Tolkien Project, here’s a recent video…

Apparently I've sent out too many emails this month so this week's book club notes email will be delayed to January 2nd so that I don't have to pay extra (lol, this is so dumb!). In the meantime, the notes are all here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/silm-5

back on my bullshit (analyzing The Rings of Power) 🥰

I asked the mom of the teen I sponsored for confirmation last year if there was anything I could get him for Christmas. She said he liked books. I said I assumed that they already had Lord of the Rings, because they're homeschool family. She said no. Am i doing this right @teawithtolkien.com

New article: Becoming a Hobbit at Heart in 2026 If you’d like to embrace a Hobbit’s perspective going into this new year, here are ten ideas to help you begin your journey. www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/hobbit-...

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Speaking of "Lord of the Rings cover bands" which is trending... I've always wanted to start a Smiths cover band called The Smiths of Eregion. This Charming Man becomes about Annatar.

I’m flying over to Dallas this evening to join in the festivities of the @prancingponypod.bsky.social moot tomorrow! I’ll be there with free goodies and information about my book, which releases in February. I’m so excited to catch up with friends and meet new ones as well! ❤️

I printed off the final pdf of my book so that I can highlight talking and discussion points, but I’ve just found myself highlighting and enthusiastically leaving notes in the margin as these thoughts didn’t all come out of my own brain lol

Our week three Silmarillion book club notes are now available! There's a text version along with a printable PDF here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/silm-3

[Video] This is the Ring of Fire youtu.be/oU2DmgxtYOw

Call for papers! We are now accepting proposals for papers to be presented at #Westmoot26. Please visit our webpage for more details. #tolkiensociety #intothewest #jrrtolkien @tolkiensociety.org

New Video: The Rings of Power has officially confirmed that season three has wrapped! Here's what we know so far: youtu.be/Zz-8lEJftmc

Really love this #TheRingsOfPower color edit by @teawithtolkien.com @teawithtrop.bsky.social . Absolutely beautiful and brilliant 🤩 www.instagram.com/reel/DR40kEX...

hey if your name is Celeborn and you live in the golden woods of Lothlórien your mates are at the tavern calling you “Teleporno” and they’re all giggling

On 1 December 2009: independent fan film Born of Hope was released. The film follows Aragorn's parents, Arathorn and Gilraen, the impact of the ongoing fight between the Dunédain and the orcs, and the birth of Aragorn. You can watch the film for free. m.youtube.com/watch?v=qINw... #Tolkien

We are thrilled to announce the dates and location of #Westmoot26! It will take place May 22-24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bookings open soon, watch our website!https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westmoot-2026/

overheard a dad at the bookstore showing his little girl a copy of Redwall and saying “it’s like Lord of the Rings but with small animals!”

Rob’s speech was very sweet. #ISwear www.instagram.com/reel/DRuWMwe...

For anyone interested in joining our book club:

Our read-along of The Silmarillion begins this week! Here are this week’s notes: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/silm-1

It’s Thanksgiving where I’m at. So going to do TROPSgiving, credit to @teawithtolkien.com . I’m thankful for so many of you in the #Tolkien and #TheRingsOfPower community. Your kindness/artistry/humor etc. You help brighten what has been a tough and dark year. Much like Galadriel’s Phial of Light 🙏

A silver clam, commissioned by @khalil-24.bsky.social #tropspoilers #celeborn

Look, I just think it’s neat that the Númenórean sun looks a lot like Tolkien’s drawings of suns with their squiggly rays 🌞 #TheRingsOfPower

When my friends and I put on the Rob Inglis audiobooks, it is time for the:

My book is included in this gift guide! Check it out for other great gift ideas. 🎁 open.substack.com/pub/jrrjokie...

One thing I wish other content creators would understand is that you’re always going to “get farther” by collaborating with, uplifting, and celebrating the others in your niche—and you’ll be doing so while making real friends along the way. It’s so much better than seeing each other as competition.

Preorder @teawithtolkien.com’s upcoming book! It comes with preorder bonuses including a message for gifting 👀 www.teawithtolkien.com/book

New video: Tolkien Reading Order & Checklist 🤓 youtu.be/m1GOYIodbiU

Morfydd Clark says the The Rings of Power makeup dept were absolutely heartbroken at Charles's departure 🥺

Hi, all! Here is the schedule for our December-February Silmarillion Read-along! www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/silm-20...

can I call all the interviews I’m doing for my book marketing a “press tour” or is that too self-important becaaaaauuuuuseeeee

More Tolkien, besties!

Will never forget being at a screening for the finale of The Rings of Power season two and the entire crowd erupting into applause at the Narsil reveal. 🥹

there’s one episode of Bluey where Bluey rides in the front seat of the car because the back seats are all full, and now my kids are romanticizing going to Australia “so we can ride in the front seat” 🥲

Happy Saturday & #Tolkientober Mellons! This is a friendly reminder that we are officially one week away from our livestream charity event: The Sun Yet Shines Below is our YouTube channel for the livestream next Saturday 👇 youtube.com/@TROPCHARITY #FreePalestine #TolkienFansForPalestine 1/5

Hello Free Folks, I've updated my print shop to include my latest Tolkien illustrations, as well as others that I made in the past but never made available. I also adjusted the lighting of old ones for better print quality. You can get prints at: www.inprnt.com/collections/...

Lord Celebrimbor wants you to pre-order my book! www.teawithtolkien.com/book

do you ever think about Elrond and cry??????

Took a little break from social media but I had to come back to say that I’m rewatching The Rings of Power and nothing hits quite like season one Haladriel. There’s a lot to love about season two, but I fear nothing is ever going to top Sauron dressing up as Galadriel’s brother to PROPOSE to her???

Kind words from Carl Hostetter, editor of The Nature of Middle-earth! 🌟 Pre-order now: www.teawithtolkien.com/book

We still need 50 people to attend in-person in order to break even, and we're a little over halfway there. If we can get to 40 before the early-bird registration window closes, we'll be in great shape!

We have some GREAT news for you today! Katie and I have spent the last few days working behind the scenes to lower our costs for the moot: finding a few places to trim costs, and negotiating with the event venue.

Kind words about my book, Into the Heart of Middle-earth. 🫖

That is an awesome line-up if I ever saw one 😁 Sorry I'll miss out on getting to meet Brett Devereaux, totally appreciate his work! Have fun to everyone who'll be there! 🙏😀👋

I’ll be there for the Saturday of this moot! Come say hi!