"The Festive Big Green Book Swap" is back again! You'll get sent a mystery book, based on the kind of stuff you enjoy reading. You'll also get a bar of chocolate & pukka tea. And you can read along with a new book buddy too if you like! JOIN HERE! www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php

'My name is Fozziemandias, king of kings; Look on my wocka wockas, ye Mighty, and despair!'

The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP. Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP. The people who need help are not the problem. It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.

This extensive and nuanced piece of LOTR/Tolkien journalism from @gracemachine.bsky.social on A.V. Club is exceptional, and worth your time.

Goddamn @theamynicholson.bsky.social COOKED with this FRANKENSTEIN review. Bow down to one of the greats. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

In 2004, Parisian police were conducting a training exercise in the french catacombs and found, after moving past a desk and a tape playing audio of snarling dogs, a fully functional movie theater and bar. When they returned 3 days later, the equipment was gone, with a note: “Do not try to find us.”

You can get a regular magazine all about J.R.R. #Tolkien! Join the Tolkien Society and get our magazine Amon Hen delivered to your letterbox, or your inbox, every 2 months! Digital and postal memberships are available - and we ship worldwide. Join at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky

There’s absolutely no difference between the man who attacked the synagogue & the men who attacked the mosque. Extremists looking to sow hate & discord in this country - weak pathetic men who know nothing else then hate

Measure Twice, Cut Once xkcd.com/3149/

One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."

DRINK WATER FROM THE SKULLS OF YOUR ENEMIES! IF YOU HAVE CRUSHED THEIR SKULLS, USE A GLASS.

One Bombadil Aftir Anothir

Ardal O’Hanlon take 2. Hopefully this time it will be both the right theatre and the right evening…

Happy #HobbitDay to all! On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky

On 21 September 1937: J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Hobbit was published. The book tells of a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and his journey with thirteen dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon, Smaug. It's sold over 100 million copies and is one of the best-selling books of all time. #BookSky

Did you know it is really easy to join the #Tolkien Society and start getting our publications? Just go to www.tolkiensociety.org/join and it takes only 1 minute. We ship worldwide and you get access to our publications right away! #BookSky

Whelp there it is. Almost 12 years since I picked up my copy I have finally finished Raising Steam. A book I have long put off reading. My journey isn't quite complete yet as I have 2 1/2 Tiffany aching books to go. Thank you @terryandrob.bsky.social for your books over the last 3 1/2 decades.

Telegraph headline this morning: ‘National Trust branded a ‘disgrace’ for tearing down flag.’ What is disgraceful about protecting the nation’s monuments from harm? They belong to past, current and future generations. They are protected from alteration and damage by law.

I got to play in this magnificent venue tonight in aid of HMS Oardacious. Sometimes I really love my hobbies

Another fantastic #Oxonmoot is over and the waters of Anduin have once again carried me back into the real world. Thank you to all the @tolkiensociety.org peeps who made this year so wonderful. Whether you were in the team putting it on, one of the stewards helping out or just an attendee

COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME? 😀 I would love to have my newsletter get to 1,000+ subscribers by Frodo's and Bilbo's Birthday on Sept 22... ... but for that I would need your support in sharing this and letting people know about THE ROVING RANGER. If you need to hear a reason why... here are seven 😅

Celebrating 50 years of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," which remains a significant cultural touchstone. Linus O'Brien (son of Rocky creator Richard O'Brien): "It's had a profound impact on our culture, especially on people who've felt different and marginalized." arstechnica.com/culture/2025...

Wandering around Beamish Open Air Museum and saw a few pictures of some absolute units in the parlour

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! I had the honour of designing the official t-shirt for Oxonmoot 2025 – the annual gathering of #Tolkien fans hosted by @tolkiensociety.org in Oxford.⁠

There's a certain irony that Yvette Fielding disliked Biddy Baxter so much, yet she's the only Blue Peter presenter who can still hear from her.

after sharing our book about making outdoor pigs pay, lots of people are sending us this meme:

It's beginning to look a lot like #oxonmoot2025 @tolkiensociety.org

Becoming someone who values “food and cheer and song above hoarded gold” isn’t just about sitting back and enjoying your own cozy ‘hobbit life’ — it means ensuring that no one else is left without these same comforts, even when that makes you uncomfortable in the process. 🤎 #teawithtolkien

Yes of course we should encourage children (and adults) to do more than just stare at our phones but the truth is that calls to ban social media and control smart phone use by law are but the latest round in the centuries long tradition of moral panics. 1/3

Watch the seismic waves from the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia sweep beneath seismic stations in North America. By the time the waves reached North America, they are far too small to be felt by people, but can still be detected by seismic instruments. 🧪

NO WARRIOR CAN FIGHT ALONE. ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT.

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Almost synchronised cats #proofofcat #catsofbluesky

After serving faithfully for many a year my #marchforlife #raceforlife t-shirt has finally lost its lustre 🥲

Can I get a new one, I think this cat is broken #proofofcat #catsofbkuesky

Book now for our next autism-friendly opening, a relaxed morning opening with the opportunity to explore Pitt Rivers and @morethanadodo.bsky.social in a quiet environment for families with members on the Autism spectrum. Saturday 19 July, 9-10pm. Free but booking required. bit.ly/4kaWz5C

Hello. I'm doing another raffle. You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. All the money raised is going on books for two wonderful schools. Tickets are just £2 each Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... PLEASE Repost (ta).

important life hack for video games

Happy father's day to my wonderful and still much missed dad. Almost 14 years but to paraphrase STP "a person's not gone whilst their name is still splendid"#GNUDaddy

Happy Glorious 25th of May! GNU Sir Terry Pratchett. How do they rise up? #Glorious25th #Discworld #TruthJusticeFreedomReasonablyPricedLove #Speakhisname

Happy Glorious 25th for those who celebrate. "Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love, and a Hard-Boiled Egg!" Wear your lilac with pride #howdotheyriseup #gnuterrypratchett

Imagine getting a Tolkien-themed magazine delivered to your door. You can as a member of the #Tolkien Society! Members get Amon Hen 6 times a year, our annual journal Mallorn, and more! We ship worldwide, and have digital memberships, too. Join us at www.tolkiensociety.org/join

Proving themselves less than useful around the garden #proofofcat

I have no idea but I suspect that @trotter.tolkienguide.com may have a copy on his bookshelves

Not sure they've decided to occupy my desk today. They usually don't go near each other! #catsofbluesky #proofofcat

Blue canarye yn the outlette by the lighte swicche Who waccheth ovir thee Make a litel dovecote yn thy soul

I'm going to have to find a cd player again now.

The elves in LotR are the boomers of Middle Earth. Enjoyed years of living through the good times, not fixing the problems and calling the younger people weak, and then as soon as things start to go downhill, buggering off to their exclusive retirement home across the sea.

Jack and Rosie almost tolerating each other for once #catsofbluesky #proofofcat

JOB VACANCY We are recruiting for a 2-year full-time Research Fellowship in Biocultural Heritage, in partnership with the School of Geography and the Environment. Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913. Closing date: Midday on Friday 16 May. More info and application details at: bit.ly/42ARi1U