Was a real pleasure to meet up with @shawnemarchese.bsky.social last week. That coffee shop had no idea the amount of #Tolkien knowledge they had on their hands when the two of us walked in!

The #Tolkien Society has written to the Bank of England to suggest that JRR Tolkien should feature on a future banknote. www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

Join me in about half an hour to take a live look through Wētā's Tales of the Shire - A Lord of the Rings Game! www.youtube.com/live/NkHsZ3i...

Almost five years to the day I can now present you: THE ONE GROSS EDITION of the ROVING RANGER 😅😇 Including over 33 interesting links for you to peruse: Hamish Williams in Jena; the Hobbit in New Jersey; the Westmarch at Waterstones; a primer with a page; Swords Drawn; a Tolkien sandwich & more!

July 4th is the original “No Kings” day. We must remember that this nation belongs to everyone, not just a select few. Woody Guthrie knew this. m.youtube.com/watch?v=wxiM...

We are fortunate to have so many wonderful artists here at #westmoot25! Attendees, make sure to stop by the art show and the dealer room to check them out! #Westmoot #intothewest #tolkien

Welcome to #Westmoot25 #Tolkien

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#OnThisDay in 1960, #Tolkien writes to unknown. According to Kennys bookstore in Dublin, "The letter was a reply by Tolkien to a publisher who had sent him a copy of a children's book to proof and to provide a couple of lines for their promotional use! The letter was mentioned briefly at

Thank you to René for joining us. It was a very enjoyable chat with him on his long engagement with Tolkien, not least as a collector but as a dealer and the worlds only brick-and-mortar store dedicated to Tolkien items.

Winner of the TS Society Best Book Award. You can watch our interview with the editors. @tolkiensociety.org @tolkienguide.com @mr.underhill.tolkienguide.com @harpercollins.bsky.social #Tolkien youtu.be/G1E1LhZBeJQ

Great news! The schedule is now live on our website for #Westmoot attendees! Registered attendees, please check your email for the password to access the schedule. There is so much to do at #Westmoot25! Enjoy perusing the schedule to plan your weekend! www.westmoot.org #tolkien #intothewest

@tolkienguide.com , @trotter.tolkienguide.com , and I were just on our YouTube channel doing an unboxing in case you missed it! m.youtube.com/watch?v=9CQD... #Tolkien

We are pleased to announce the shortlists for #Tolkien Society Awards 2025. Our panellists have chosen the shortlists from long list of the nominations, and now members will choose the winner in the Best Article, Artwork, Book and Online Content awards. www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/04/vote...

New clamshell case came in today commissioned for my 1st edition Foyles Children’s Book Club #Hobbit published in 1942. Really pleased with it. #Tolkien

Author and Tolkien scholar Thomas P. Hillman is presenting a paper at #westmoot25! Join @alas-not-me.bsky.social to explore the death and afterlife of legendarium bad boy, Túrin Turambar. Register for #westmoot at the link below! www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm... #tolkien #intothewest

#OnThisDay in 1958, #Tolkien writes to Peter Alford. Tolkien had just returned from Holland and had obtained a copy of the invitation and menu for Peter Alford. All went well except a change to the speakers. Tolkien notes that many people were turned away as so many bought tickets and he (1/2)

Tips and Tricks of the trade on selling off items in your #Tolkien collection. @tolkienguide.com @trotter.tolkienguide.com m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhwr...

I’ve got a few things to add #Tolkien

We have released a video on "Selling your Collection" #Tolkien @tolkienguide.com @mr.underhill.tolkienguide.com youtu.be/UhwrxF-Ell0?...

I’m really looking forward to the official release of this book. I got a sneak peek and it’s well worth you time and money! 🤩

#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien says they have received many letters from Christopher, he will feel much better when he knows that he has received theirs. Tolkien notes that he has been very busy with work but the weather has been very good, remarking (1/3)

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Today is #TolkienReadingDay! Founded by the @tolkiensociety.org and held on the date the Ring was destroyed. This year's theme is "Fellowship and Community". In celebration, I am giving away a complete set (1-12) of the US Kindle edition of #Tolkien's History of Middle-earth. Rules below ⬇️ 1/3

Today is #TolkienReadingDay! Founded by the Society and held on the date the Ring was destroyed, Tolkien Reading Day is an opportunity to read your favourite #Tolkien passages. This year's theme is "Fellowship and Community". But what will you be reading? www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/03/toda...

The latest green 'signature' paperback, Smith of Wootton Major edited by Verlyn Flieger, embellished by Pauline Baynes #Tolkien www.tolkienguide.com/store/978000...

Every year the #Tolkien community celebrates #TolkienReadingDay on 25 March. This year's theme is "Fellowship and Community" and we are hosting some get-togethers on Discord on Saturday 22 March for you to share your favourite readings. Sign-up on our website! www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...

#OnThisDay in 1942, #Tolkien writes to Mrs. Gordon. Tolkien is asked at a English Faculty Board on 13 March 1942 to write to Mrs. George S. Gordon to offer their condolences on the death of her husband.

@westmoot.org paper on collecting #tolkien and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight accepted! See y’all in KC this May!

#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Donald Swann. Tolkien opens this letter to Donald Swann inviting him to his party and mentions Christopher having an accident which has damaged his leg. He remarks that a piano can be sourced for Swann to use for a recital, and upright if it would be (1/2)

Covers for the ‘Sixth and final in a series of collectible boxed sets celebrating the literary achievement of Christopher #Tolkien.' coming out in August. www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

#OnThisDay in 1964, #Tolkien writes to Eileen Elgar. Eileen Elgar wrote to Tolkien asking for information about The Silmarillion. Included in his reply was a nine page manuscript, with genealogical tree illustration and a two page letter of which a small section related to the poem (1/4)

"If you want to keep digging deeper into #Tolkien biographies this is a solid addition to anyone’s list." Thoughtful review of TOLKIEN AND THE GREAT WAR (and of others' reviews of it). mytolkienarchive.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/t...

Did England's Black Country inspire Mordor? Now we have Tolkien's own outraged description of the real place, from a train journey to Oxford shortly before he created Sauron's dark realm… steadyhq.com/en/john-gart... And if you like my work, please support it 🙂 #BlackCountry #Mordor #Tolkien #JRRT

Life in the Shire goes on, much as it has this past Age. #Tolkien Art by Joe Gilronan

(Week 104) “Two Years”. #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday Can't find a picture at 2 years old, but Hilary #Tolkien is one and Ronald #Tolkien is three, average age is two years. 😍

#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Hilary Tolkien. Tolkien writes to his brother and wishes him a happy 60th birthday. He also discusses various family news.

#OnThisDay in 1921, #Tolkien writes to John Johnson. Tolkien and Johnson had met on 12 February when Tolkien handed over material for A Middle English Vocabulary. Tolkien had forgotten to include a revised slip from the Glossary and sends it now. They had spoken on Kenneth's Sisam's (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien describes a letter he has written to the Catholic Herald, in rebuttal to someone who thinks Coventry is derived from Convent.

#Tolkien Letter OTD in 1960. Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin. "Time has not been wasted. I have done a great deal of work on the Silmarillion...I think the Silmarillion might now be described accurately as ‘in an active state of preparation’ – thanks largely to my secretary." @otd.tolkienguide.com

#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Colin Manlove. Tolkien writes about his essay "On Fairy Stories" and says that The Lord of the Rings was meant as a large-scale adult fairy story. Quoted in C. N. Manlove's Modern Fantasy: Five Studies (Cambridge University Press, 1975).

Having to fight Elon Musk at DOGE before we’ve even battled Trump feels like having to defeat the forces of Saruman first at Helm’s Deep.

No Entrance, Except on Party Business #Tolkien Artwork by Joe Gilronan

#OnThisDay in 1950, #Tolkien writes to Milton Waldman. Tolkien had "dumped" the manuscript of The Lord of the Rings on Milton Waldman just as he was going on holiday, and Tolkien felt bad burdoning him with it at that. Though Tolkien does note that he is excited to see what someone else (1/4)

#Tolkien Letter OTD in 1938. Tolkien sends to his publisher GA&U, the first chapter of a new book, the sequel to The Hobbit. "Dear Mr Furth, I enclose copy of Chapter I 'A Long-expected Party' of possible sequel to The Hobbit..." @otd.tolkienguide.com

#OnThisDay in 1959, #Tolkien writes to [Father] Alex Jones. Tolkien expresses his hope that he will upon retirement, be able to work on a new Bible translation but expresses concerns for Edith's health and says that his participation in the project largely depends on this.

does not think he'll be able to make it to London in the near future. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull note that Tolkien returns a letter from Het Spectrum, and has answered various queries from Max Schuchart concerning The Two Towers. He also made some points after his reading of the (2/3)

I discuss #Tolkien in a new TV documentary, Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social asks me about #JRRT and #WW1, and I reveal an upcoming special on Tolkien's #Finnish inspirations. Read more at my Steady project blog… steadyhq.com/en/john-gart...

#Tolkien Letter OTD in 1952. He was asked to give a Lecture at the University of Glasgow, on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. "Dear Sir I am much honoured by the invitation; and I have great pleasure in accepting it. I suggest as a topic: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." @otd.tolkienguide.com

The Fair Folk are leaving these shores #Tolkien #Gildor Art by Joe Gilronan