#OnThisDay in 1938, #Tolkien writes to Ida Gordon. Tolkien offers more condolences about the Gordon family's loss, and talks more about his childhood. He acknowledges receipt of papers relating to Pearl from Ida.

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit Even on a dark road, hobbits still sing in their baths. It says something about who they are, even when some of the world around them is out of step with their goodly, kindly ways. They are little lights.

#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Naomi Mitchison. Tolkien responds to Mrs. Mitchison's kind letter and her generous and perceptive review of The Lord of the Rings. He discusses the complexity of the work and explains the mythological history behind the story. He delves into the fate (1/2)

#OnThisDay in 1952, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien. Tolkien writes to his grandson, and thanks him for sending him some pictures. He has drawn a map of the area and marked on water, roads, low land and where Tolkien and Priscilla are staying.

KEEP IT SECRET. KEEP IT SAFE. #Hobbitpresse @buchmesse.de 16. OKTOBER. LIVE. #Hobbit #Tolkien

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit: After his night amongst Gildor Inglorion's folk, Sam awakes with new gifts that are apparent to Frodo...rather as readers do on each subsequent read of The Lord of The Rings. Spending time with elves can broaden the sense of what is possible here.

#OnThisDay in 1953, #Tolkien writes to W.N. Beard. Tolkien apologizes for his delay in providing comments on the drawings. He does not think them satisfactory. He says that he should have been more careful when producing the original sketches, but notes he needed better explanation. He (1/4)

"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. #Tolkien was published on Sept 21, 1937. An instant bestseller - and soon classic - it is loved by millions of readers around the world. The adventures of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, the wizard, and a bunch of dwarves led by the legendary Thorin Oakenshield,...

Happy birthday to J.R.R. #Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published #OTD in 1937, with a gorgeous dust jacket and illustrations by Tolkien himself! @tolkiensociety.org @tolkienwonder.bsky.social @uofgfantasy.bsky.social #Hobbit 🐉

Happiest of birthdays to The Hobbit! Published on this day in 1937! #Tolkien #TheHobbit

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Tolkien Society Event in London tomorrow! The #Tolkien Society invites you to join us at Waxy O'Connor's in London, on the evening of Monday 22 September, to celebrate the birthdays of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins! www.tolkiensociety.org/events/hobbi...

#OnThisDay in 1943, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Writing to Christopher, Tolkien remarks that has heard C.S. Lewis reading from his new translation of Aeneid, in rhymed alexandrines.

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit: How do Middle-earth inns get their names? I thought The Green Dragon might be partially set into a long hill reminiscent of a great beast. Also, if you look closely here, you may see Erebor and Smaug suggested by the clouds in this windy sky.

On 20 September 1982: fun children's story Mr. Bliss was published posthumously. An illustrated story by J.R.R. #Tolkien, it tells of Mr. Bliss's (mis)adventures in his new yellow car, and we meet the Girabbit, Mr Day and Mrs Knight, three bears, and even "Gaffer Gamgee"! #BookSky

#OnThisDay in 1947, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin. Tolkien provides information about the origin and authorship of the riddles included in The Hobbit. He clarifies that most of the riddles are his original creations, with the exception of 'Thirty White Horses and 'No-legs. which are (1/3)

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit: In painting the Cottons, I decided to carry on Professor Tolkien's witty Gamgee Cotton textile reference by making the family fabric fiber farmers and dyers. Hobbits' bright garments must begin somewhere, perhaps with flax, woad, weld, nettles, etc.

Tolkien’s A Secret Vice, his “manifesto” on invented languages edited from his manuscripts by me and @ashiggins.bsky.social, has now been released by HarperCollins as a Tolkien “signature” edition. Amazing to see my name on a book cover alongside Tolkien’s authorised signature!

If you are thinking of getting the new #Hobbit Graphic Novel Revised and Expanded from @harpercollins.bsky.social illustrated by David Wenzel then I would hold off for a while, the current printing has two pages missing, so you would not get the complete story. www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

#OnThisDay in 1962, #Tolkien writes to Alina Dadlez. Tolkien writes explaining that "I prefer hobitos since it preserves to the eye more relationship to the original word. I do not much mind the h being 'mute'; I am sure many hobbits drop their hs like most rural folk in England." The (1/2)

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit: Concerning Hobbits and The Scouring of The Shire are core sources of hobbit lore, but there is so much more to learn from Tolkien's letters. If you've never read them, they are a treasure! Commission for the TCG's Guide to Tolkien's Letters:

Hey folks! At long last, we're thrilled to invite you to mark your calendars for something that's been quietly simmering (and much asked-about): another PPP Moot! When: this December 18–21 Where: Dallas, Texas Hybrid event (in-person + online)

#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Marjorie Incledon. Tolkien discusses his living situation at Merton College. His fame forces him to live behind locked doors.

My book Illustrating The Lord of the Rings in the Soviet Bloc is released into the wild today! Here's a quick peek at a few more pages, artwork here by Győző Vida, Yassen Panov, Alexander Korotich and Sergei Iukhimov #Tolkien www.bloomsbury.com/uk/illustrat...

#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Hugh Brogan. Tolkien shares thoughts on the fascination of The Lord of the Rings. The author hopes to include an upcoming note on translation. The letter ends with thanks for the reader's support and a discussion about the book's price and (1/3)

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit: See the tiny fire in the background? The hobbits were meant to be asleep while these venerable figures stayed up late into the night on the road west. But I think Frodo was awake to have later written about this astounding scene in the lore books.

At #Westmoot25, James Tauber gave his presentation, “The State of the Digital Tolkien Project” outlining the goals, recent development, and future plans of the Tolkien Society Award winning Digital Tolkien Project. #westmoot #intothewest

#OnThisDay in 1934, #Tolkien writes to David Nichol Smith. Tolkien sends his essay Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale, to David Nichol Smith. He hopes that Smith will be available to meet him before term starts. Tolkien described Chaucer as a Philologist as "laborious and clumsy" (1/2)

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit: One of Professor Tolkien's own favorite books was a guide to the flora of England. I think one way he showed his love for the hobbits was in surrounding them with gardens and countryside. It was like he was taking care of their needs.

Une bonne partie des parutions #Tolkien de l'été 📚 Chez @bragelonnefr.bsky.social, @pocketimaginaire.bsky.social, Les Belles Lettres et @harpercollins.bsky.social 📚

The Corsairs of Umbar by Joan Wyatt or should I say The Corsairs of Umb Arrr arrr Frodo lad as it's Pirates for #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday From the book A Middle-Earth Album #LOTR #Tolkien @timbolton.bsky.social

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit. When Strider chants the Tale of Tinúviel to the hobbits, they're hearing a story that is 6000+ years old. I wonder if rumor of these events reached hobbits during the Elder Days and they're hearing a tale their ancestors knew. Hobbits lived then, too.

We're excited to let you know that registration for the 2025 PPP Moot is open, along with reservations for our limited block of hotel rooms. Our hybrid Moot will be this December 18th through the 21st, held at the Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South.

#OnThisDay in 1939, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin. Tolkien updates Phillip Unwin on the current situation at universities given the news of war with Germany. He says there will be a reduced demand, but still, the universities will continue to function. Tolkien has been busy so has not (1/3)

Happy Book Birthday to The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien. I feel privileged to have been able to read it on first publication

The Lord of the Rings: 70th Anniversary Deluxe (signed limited edition) from @harpercollins.bsky.social #Tolkien illustrated by Alan Lee www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit: Going to a moot is a bit like getting to visit Michel Delving. Even if you don't travel or are a shy hobbit, you realize there are lots of hobbits everywhere! A consoling experience. PPP Moot is put on by my favorite Tolkien podcast. See you there?

#OnThisDay in 1950, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. Tolkien sends in a new version of CH 5 of the Hobbit.

Had to move the DVD Collectors editions out of the Glass Door Bookcase to fit all my #Tolkien books into one bookcase. Still a small section top RHS for signed author copies). 😎

Tolkien hid all kinds of personal jokes and messages in his stories and – it turns out – in his pictures. Here's a newly discovered one in his famous image of Hobbiton. tinyurl.com/hobbitongrange #Tolkien #Hobbit #Hobbiton #inspiration #Nottinghamshire

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit. What is the mysterious door on the east side of Bag End? Some burrowing creatures have multiple escape doors and I've wondered if there might be a secret passage under The Hill for Bilbo to escape from unwanted Sackville-Bagginses. Your ideas?

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#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Rose MacNamara. Tolkien sends his congratulations to Rose, who has become a nun. He mentions that his son Father John has said a Mass for Rose's father.

"I have no memory of this place" Anyone fancy a game? #LOTR Recall game by Milton Bradley from @ralphbakshi.bsky.social Lord of The Rings #Tolkien @tolkienguide.com

#OnThisDay in 1959, #Tolkien writes to Allen & Unwin. Tolkien writes about the Polish translation of The Lord of the Rings. A slightly different quotation from the letter is given in Chronology from that reproduced in Letters. The original letter is held in the Tolkien-George Allen & (1/2)

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit Tolkien said that mentions of hobbits being 2 feet tall referred to later diminishment, but I wonder about Daddy Twofoot (2nd from L here). Surely most hobbits had two feet (not warranting a special surname). Were some families were always shorter?

For #SEPTEMBER 1987 ‘Minas Tirith’ Roger Garland (1950-2017) *The 1987 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar* (Ballantine Books) for September #JRRTolkien #illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #RogerGarland #TheLordOfTheRings #LOTR

#Tolkien news: Curtis Brown Heritage appointed to represent the Tolkien Estate. www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/09/tolk...

#OnThisDay in 1964, #Tolkien writes to Houghton Mifflin. Tolkien is not happy with the design of HMCo's Tree and Leaf.

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