#OnThisDay in 1949, #Tolkien writes to Miss R.W. How. Tolkien notes the progress with having two large books, one being The Lord of the Rings, published. It has been accepted and is almost finished. Hammond/Scull note that the second must be The Silmarillion. Quotes were published from (1/3)

Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent out (belatedly) to its subscribers. Including: A Tolkien Terrarium; Robert Plant & Colbert; Downfall in the Details; The Uinendili...; Glory of Goldberry; Foul & Vile in BoLT; Ringen; RQG with John Garth; and no hobbit e-cars?

#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to British Council. A day earlier Tolkien wrote to Ragnar Furuskog on the matter of his work on the phonology of manuscript B of the Katherine Group. The following day he wrote a covering letter to the British Council and included this letter with the (1/4)

The latest Hither Shore is out now! Not only does it contain articles on the volume's topic #Tolkien and his editors, but various Tolkien editors reflect on their own experiences of editing Tolkien's works. 💙📚 #fantasy #lit #littwiss

On 9 November 1967: Smith of Wootton Major was first published. A short story by J.R.R. #Tolkien set entirely outside of Middle-earth, the tale is about a cake and a feast, the Master Cook, Smith, and the land of Faery. A cute little tale that is very much worth your time. #Booksky

#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to August Closs. Tolkien writes that he is "very tired mentally" and decline to help with finishing Hannah Closs's book. He writes about his pacifist views and finally about reviews of The Lord of the Rings. He is pleased with the reviews and finishes (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”. Angharad Morgan will be performing the role of The Thrush Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

The most incredible library in the world, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk opened to OTD 1602, through the energy, money & commitment of Sir Thomas Bodley. It began with 5k books, & now more than 22m, with 2m+reader visits a year, & multi-million online users across the globe. Privilged to be its 25th librarian!

#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Mrs Meriel Thurston. Tolkien is asked about Elvish names for bulls and herds of cattle.

Now citable on HoMe Base: home.digitaltolkien.com/text/01:P2/#...

Join the TolkienGuide crew along with special guest Parmastahir - creator of TolkienCalendars.com - as we officially launch the new, updated, fantastic, and ever incomplete "Guide to Tolkien Calendars" youtu.be/EQpmUUV2mTI

#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien. Tolkien writes to Michael about how little time he has to work on The Silmarillion and about any prospects of feature films, he believes that no films will be produced in the near future.

You can get a regular Tolkien magazine delivered direct to your letterbox or inbox! Become a member of the #Tolkien Society and you will get 6 issues of our magazine Amon Hen a year - the next issue is due in December. We ship worldwide - join at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky

On 7 November 1969: the New Statesman is published announcing the #Tolkien Society. Founded by Vera Chapman, known as Belladonna Took, the Society started with this advert. The Society quickly grew to 60 people but now has 4,000+ members! You can join at tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #demorecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #thehobbit after #tolkien”. Julian Boyce will be performing the role of #thorin Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth #dwarvesoferebor #dwarf

#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Alan Hill. Tolkien declines a dinner invitation.

#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Gene Wolfe. Tolkien writes to Gene Wolf about the origin of "Orc" and "Warg". This letter was reproduced in Vector #67/68 (1974)

Two new #Tolkien Deluxe editions next February from @harpercollins.bsky.social - Letters of J.R.R. #Tolkien and The Biography of J.R.R. #Tolkien www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

He reorganizado una de mis estanterías de #hobbits porque le he añadido una balda. No me gusta nada tener ejemplares en horizontal, así que lo consideraremos una labor en proceso. Estoy pensando en ordenar cada balda por colores ¿qué os parecería? Hay tres intrusos en esta estantería... #Booksky

Things got a bit damper in Númenor after this chap arrived. ‘The Haven of Moriondë’ Ltd Edition Roger Garland print and cover of The Lost Road & 1989 Tolkien Calendar. Love this painting. “Akallabêth” for #TolkienTrewsday #Tolkien @timbolton.bsky.social

#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Graham Tayar. Tolkien declines the invitation previously accepted due to ill health.

Today at the North Pole... #Tolkien #FatherChristmas #NorthPolarBear www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRi5...

Work. Spent the afternoon in the House of Lords with MPs and Peers with a handful of other charities. The @tolkiensociety.org recognised in the Mother of Parliaments in the national conversation on the voluntary sector. 👍

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #thehobbit after #tolkien Huw Llywelyn will be returning from our recording of "The Lord of the Rings" to the role of #BilboBaggins. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Ojo al fotomontaje de portada, con ese Frodo entrado en carnes con su peluca del Eurocarnavales, y el terrorífico Gollum de ojos de huevo. Sí, también la tengo en mi colección finduriel.blogspot.com/p/blog-page....

Angus McBride's 1997 pic An Unexpected Party (made for Iron Crown's Middle-earth Puzzles set), has the retro styling of an old Saturday matinee film. I feel like it shouldn't be my cup of tea, but then I get lost in the detail and the awesome McBride-ness and it's just too cool not to love #Tolkien

#OnThisDay in 1962, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin. Tolkien says that, as Rayner knows, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil began, with his Aunt Jane. He asks that a complimentary copy be sent to her and charged against his account. Rayner had asked Tolkien for an update on Pearl and Sir (1/3)

Comenzamos la sesión de hoy del #Tolkien Seminar de la @germantolksoc.bsky.social con Norbert Schürer y su presentación «Advertising The Hobbit». Ayer estuve recolocando un poco mi colección de hobbits, y hoy espero darle otra vuelta más, así que a lo mejor pronto tengo nuevas fotos que enseñar :)

#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien was interested to hear that Christopher had run into “another of the Unwins”, Harold Unwin, a.k.a Chris. He says that Rayner was at Blackwells, but he had not been aware of it at the time. He notes that by the time (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Hugh Brogan. Success! declares Tolkien. He has completed The Lord of the Rings and having been read by Rayner Unwin is approved. He does not think it will make any money, at 1200 pages. He says that had term not "caught up" with him, that he would (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1949, #Tolkien writes to Cyril Hackett Wilkinson. Tolkien writes to Mr Wilkinson and sends an inscribed copy of Farmer Giles of Ham. The book is dedicated to Mr Wilkinson who urged Tolkien to publish it.

New prints today! "A Liking for Mushrooms" gives a rare glimpse of #hobbits at their most faerian, out hunting mushrooms in the eaves of Bindbole Wood! More links in comments about this lovely, autumnal scene. #Tolkien #TolkienArt www.miriamellis.com/product-page...

#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. Writing to Stanley Unwin, Tolkien suggests that their next meeting should be in November, saying that the afternoon of the 10th is OK or that he is free all day of the 12th or 15th. He has spoken with C.S. Lewis, his next novel Out of (1/2)

Happy Birthday @ralphbakshi.bsky.social director of the brilliant 1978 animated Lord of the Rings. Just completed a celebratory jigsaw. Looks like the Hobbits have had too much birthday cake. #LOTR #Tolkien

#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Jocelyn Gibb. Tolkien sends his thanks to Gibb for sending a copy of the book Light on C.S. Lewis and notes that it says more about the contributors than of Lewis himself. Light on C.S. Lewis was authored by Gibb herself with contributions from (1/2)

Have you heard about The Bovadium Fragments, the new #Tolkien book published three weeks ago (and the last to be edited by Christopher Tolkien)? The Fragments are a satire on the impact of cars, and highlight again Tolkien's concern for the environment. www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/06/new-...

Very sad news today. RIP Prunella Scales. A wonderful actress in one of the best comedy programmes ever. www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

Purchased with birthday book tokens .....

#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Jared C. Lobdell. No details of this letter are known.

Delighted to announce the (visible) beginnings of our work on The History of Middle-earth: home.digitaltolkien.com

Always nice to find a 1st edition #Tolkien of any sort! Nabbed this in Fremantle (Aus) today. 1967.

It’s the anniversary of the publication of the Book of Lost Tales! Whatever might we have in store…?

#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Dick Plotz. A one-page response to a couple of questions that Plotz had asked. Tolkien translates the poem "A Elbereth Gilthoniel", tells how to pronounce Meriadoc, the meaning of "Michel" and how to pronounce it, and glosses the word "Elenath".

Join the Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org The Society is a worldwide community where you can meet others, share your love of #Tolkien and learn more about the Professor. And you get 6 copies of our magazine Amon Hen a year! We have postal and digital memberships, and we ship worldwide.

New #tolkien acquisition. They aren’t particularly valuable and they’re certainly in well-loved condition but these were my grandfather’s and my dad read these as a kid. This set is the 1966 edition but printed in 1973. I love the crests on the box and Tolkien’s own art on the covers

#OnThisDay in 1932, #Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman. Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman saying that he must finish the Clarendon Chaucer or else he will lose his good will with the Clarendon Press. Tolkien says that the glossary has been written and corrected, but that it is yet to be (1/4)

Latest additions to my #tolkien collection thanks to @pfieldbookshop.bsky.social

#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien and the dons met, chatted and had dinner among other activities.

Tal día como hoy, pero en 1920, nacía Michael Hilary Reuel #Tolkien. El que quizá fuera el hijo más desconocido de J.R.R. Tolkien dedicó su vida a la enseñanza, y sufrió las consecuencias de participar en la II Guerra Mundial, cuya experiencia calificaría de «inmoral».