@othatsraspberry.com your silly drawings of the Lord of the Rings characters reminded me of the Dutch cover art for The Hobbit

I may regret this, but for every like, I'll give a fact about the "Hunt for Gollum" story from the text.

#OnThisDay in 1950, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien. Tolkien thanks his grandson for sending him a birthday card.

For those in the US #Tolkien #Hobbit www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

Incrementally adding more books and series covers to the Tolkien Books Database. A long way to go still even to finish the UK editions but check out the roadmap and how to contribute! books.digitaltolkien.com

On 6 January 1992: The Tolkien Family Album was published. Co-edited by #Tolkien's daughter Priscilla, the book is more than just family photos; it includes many sweet stories, little anecdotes, and wonderful insights into J.R.R. Tolkien from those who knew him best. #booksky #lotr

After many months I finally got around to making my #Tolkien themed #Lego "booknook" with Gandalf on the Bridge of Khazad-Dûm facing down the Balrog; being Lego the wings are optional but they do look shadowy...

#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Hilary Tolkien. Tolkien writes to his brother to thank him for visiting on his birthday. He also discusses home life and family difficulties in private with his brother.

Tolkien Sings The Blues, well sings (and reads) The Lord of The Rings. For me #Tolkien is the master storyteller. Tolkien for #TolkienTrewsday @timbolton.bsky.social

Meantime Episode 82 is live! We talk about the newly released short #Tolkien book _The Bovadium Fragments_ and, building off its themes, the question of what it means to say that Tolkien is an environmentalist. Hosted on #MegaphonicFM as always, art by @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social as ever!

Happiest birthday to the man who introduced me to faërie, as well as rest, recovery, and consolation, who is my first favorite storyteller and subcreator, and whose works have been my constant source of comfort since I was 6: Hayao Miyazaki. Prepare for Studio Ghibli stuff today! #StudioGhibli

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Martin Lloyd will be performing the roles of Bombur and 6th Elf Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Updated our main site digitaltolkien.com with the various things that have happened in the last couple of months (HoMe Base, Year in Review, Books DB, etc)

On 4 January 2005: at the age of just 58, Humphrey Carpenter sadly died. Carpenter wrote the authorised biography of #Tolkien, the book The Inklings, and edited The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien. All three are essential reading in understanding Tolkien the man. Namárië, Humphrey #Booksky

#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Susan Dagnall. Tolkien details work he has recently completed on maps for The Hobbit, as well as other suggestions.

Delayed by the Yuletide festivities finally finished Illustrating The Lord of the Rings in the Soviet Bloc by @joelmerriner.bsky.social Brilliant read If you are interested in #Tolkien and art I can severely recommend getting a copy Responsible for my newfound love of Alexander Korotich's #LOTR art

Hoy se celebra el 134 cumpleaños de #Tolkien, nacido tal día como hoy en Bloemfontein (que, por aquel entonces, no formaba parte de Sudáfrica, sino que se situaba en el Estado Libre de Orange). Esta tarde lo celebraré con amigos en la taberna "El búho" de Palma (Mallorca), desde las 18:30 ¡Vente!

#TolkienBirthdayToast On January 3rd at 9pm (local time) fans across the globe will be raising a glass to the man who brought us all together: "The Professor!" P.S. Happy New Year - and may it be a good one at that. 🎉 #Tolkien #LordoftheRings All photos (c) The Tolkien Estate

Forodrim höjer bägaren för Professor Tolkien som föddes 1892, för 134 år sedan Han hade många strängar på sin lyra: filolog. författare, poeten, konstnär. Föddes i Bloemfontein (dagens Republiken Sydafrika), son till Mabel & Arthur Tolkien. #Tolkien #OTD #Booksky

#OnThisDay in 1964, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien. Tolkien sends Michael George a cheque for £45 and is pleased by the post he got for his birthday. He is also impressed that The Times announced his birthday.

WORK IN PROGRESS: #TOLKIEN BIRTHDAY TOAST! Events all across the world, collected via Google Maps! Let me know if you want to be added! maps.app.goo.gl/vCDSFPzAC6zd...

Happy birthday JRR Tolkien! On this day, January 3 of 1892, the author of The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit was born! I am so thankful for his lifelong devotion to storytelling and world-building, and I am inspired everyday to pursue beauty, goodness, and truth because of him.

JRR Tolkien was born 3rd January 1892. This British stamp features Smaug from “The Hobbit”, released on 21st July 1998, as part of the "Magical Worlds" edition of stamps.

Happy 134th Birthday to J.R.R. #Tolkien, shown with his brother Hilary on the left. 🎉

Inauguro el año con cinco #hobbits de #Tolkien más para mi colección. Entre ellos, la preciosa Diamond Edition que Harper Collins sacó a la venta el año pasado. Una colección que crece y evoluciona, y que puedes disfrutar en mi blog: finduriel.blogspot.com/p/blog-page....

#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Peyton Moss. Tolkien sends some signatures to Mr Moss. This letter was orginally affixed by tape to the front of a 2nd edition LOTR, but was then removed from the book and the tape was removed.

#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Mr Polet. Tolkien writes a brief letter thanking Mr Polet for his letter and expresses his delight that Polet is enoying The Lord of the Rings.

Si vivís en VALLADOLID, LEÓN o MALLORCA y os gusta TOLKIEN, prestad especial ATENCIÓN. El sábado 3 de enero celebramos en esos tres lugares el cumpleaños de #Tolkien. Os dejo los carteles con toda la información. ¿Te gustaría compartir tu fragmento favorito de la obra de Tolkien? Vente y celebramos

I was introduced to #Tolkien — and, by extension, to #fantasyfiction in general— by the Rankin/Bass Hobbit and Return of the King animated movies. They also influenced how my early D&D games played and looked. In fact, I traced that pic of Frodo for one of my halfling characters. #dailynerdfix

#OnThisDay in 1960, #Tolkien writes to L.W. Forster. Writing to L.W. Forster, Tolkien states that The Lord of the Rings was not influenced by the two World Wars, except for the landscape. Tolkien also writes that he wishes he had written more Children's books, gives a very detailed (1/2)

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Michael Clifton-Thompson will be returning to the role of #Gollum. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

I'm pretty convinced that if most people made time to read this story, they would see the world and themselves in a new light and be filled with fresh wonder, courage, love, empathy and wisdom.

Mi amigo Andrew Ferguson "Trotter" ha estado publicando 365 de sus tesoros bibliográficos de #Tolkien en Bluesky día a día este 2025. Pasaos a echarle un vistazo a parte de su increíble colección, porque hay muchas maravillas que descubrir. Congratulations! It was an amazing countdown.

I cannot tell you how useful to my work, @jtauber.com's @digitaltolkien.com is to my work (and fun, too). #Tolkien

If you would like to see all the images, start here ⬇️

#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to James S. Marsh. Tolkien writes to Mr Marsh about his collaboration with Donald Swann for the book The Road goes ever on and on.

Blackthorn. Spoilers for Wind and Truth in comments! (Sorry, no alt text today. *my* eyes are done for.) #stormlightarchive

#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Mr Crouch. Tolkien writes to Mr Crouch, a shop keeper in Bournemouth, about him not being able to regularly visit his shop. He also mentions a photo appearing in the Sunday Times on the 2nd January 1972.

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Sophie Yelland will be performing the role of the 4th Spider. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Looking up in the Radcliffe Camera. 🆙 (This view never gets old)

Read it and weep

Don't forget - if you're new to Bluesky or you want to welcome lovely people in the new year... Simply check out the amazing starter packs out there... Like this one 🎁🙏 #Tolkien go.bsky.app/RQdWq5f

#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to C.V. Salmon. Tolkien replies to C.V. Salmon. He says that he is in London on 10 January, which would work better for him. He explains that he is still unwell but that he thinks his voice will return soon, in time for the rehearsal and broadcast.

#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Joy Hill. Tolkien mentions in his letter that he wore a gift from Joy on Christmas Day. Signing the letter "J.R.R.T" he notes that his contemporaries used to write his initials as "JR2T" and that is rhymes with "dirt".

#OnThisDay in 1970, #Tolkien writes to Eileen Elgar. Tolkien signs a card to Eileen Elgar and encloses a copy of A Map of Middle-earth poster by Pauline Baynes. It is assumed he signed a typed note as he had on 18 December (#TCGLetter1156) asked Joy Hill to organise this.

Right, I almost forgot! My haul from Oxford! I finally got The Hobbit First Edition Facsimile, a book that I promised I’d get in Oxford since the start of the year! I also got myself a copy of A Tolkien Tapestry since I’m quite fond of Cor Blok’s LotR art! #Tolkien #TheHobbit #CorBlok #Oxford

Merry Christmas everyone!🎄🎁🌟 This year’s addition to my #Tolkien collection: THE ART OF MERCY IN MIDDLE-EARTH: PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY TOLKIEN’s LEGENDARIUM by @miriamellis.bsky.social

Merry Christmas from the PPP! We hope this holiday season is filled with cheer and a joyous time spent with your loved ones. If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!

Merry Christmas from all of us at the #Tolkien Society! As the Fellowship set out on Christmas Day, The Lord of the Rings could be said to be the ultimate Christmas story! And you can treat yourself or a loved one with membership of the Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join

You can join a worldwide organisation dedicated to #Tolkien - just in time for Christmas! Members of the Society receive 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, member-only events and discounts, and more! Visit www.tolkiensociety.org/join and join from anywhere in the world!