DJT "China doesn't use wind power"🤦 China is the worlds biggest user of wind power with 7.8% of its power consumption coming from it. They are on track to have one fifth of the worlds in-use turbines by 2030.

With amazings things from @miriamellis.bsky.social, @tolkienguide.com, @xkcd.com, @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com, me, myself and I 😅🤪, @joelmerriner.bsky.social, @marquetteraynor.bsky.social and many more... 😃

'musical chapters from the Lord of the Rings' by Paul Corfield Godfrey is out today 😊 congratulations to our entire team led by @scbuttle.bsky.social on a fantastic achievement. Those at Oxonmoot can see the design, which is stunning and meet Paul and Simon there.

Thank you @thetolkienist.com for including the post at TCG and for including our interview with Paul Corfield Godfrey and @scbuttle.bsky.social in anticipation of this week's release of 'musical chapters from The Lord of the Rings 😊 available at www.volanteopera.wales/category/all...

youtu.be/MSyV7Lcp_DE join us for a long chat with plenty of music included as @trotter.tolkienguide.com and I dive into an amazing project by Paul Corfield Godfrey and @scbuttle.bsky.social (and me of course hehe) the 'epic chapters from The Lord of the Rings'.

#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to The Secretary, Students Department, British Council. This letter was found in the National Archives. Tolkien is applying to the British Council for Simonne d'Ardenne to be allowed to return to Oxford for a year. See also #TCGLetter1035

We are less than two weeks from the release of Paul Corfield Godfrey's amaving 'musical chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of J.R.R. #Tolkien' and our copies have begun to arrive. The team has done a remarkable job, led by @scbuttle.bsky.social from Volante Opera Wales.

Sci-Fi Rock from Kal-El & “Sam the Brave” by Feuerschwanz plus other Tolkien follow-ups incl. Paul Corfield Godfrey & Comus @riseupcomus.bsky.social @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com open.substack.com/pub/critical...

On what happened to the original Jewish owners of the German publisher Rütten & Loening, who contacted Tolkien in 1938 about publishing a German translation of The Hobbit and prompted his famous response condemning Nazism. Sad indeed. alasnotme.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

Thrilled to announce the papers for @tolkiensociety.org’s online seminar this October! You can find the list of papers and the link to register (it’s free!) here: www.tolkiensociety.org/events/semin...

Today’s piece is on “Tolkien, Landscape Archaeology, and the First Age of Middle-earth” - revisiting some of my older research for #TolkienTuesday #TolkienTrewsday dimitrafimi.substack.com/p/tolkien-tu... @tolkiensociety.org @tolkienguide.com @uofgfantasy.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social

In an hour @tolkienguide.com from Tolkien (Collectors) Guide will test drive the new game 'Tales from the Shire' from Wētā Workshop, based on the works of JRR #Tolkien. We would love to see you there for a gentle adventure around Bywater at www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkHs...

#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien discusses the name Sam Gamgee, agreeing with Christopher's opinion and explaining the choice to emphasize the character's comic, peasantry, and English qualities. He reflects on a recent performance of Hamlet, emphasizing (1/2)

#euro25 this ref is having a laugh! Awful display from her. Unless he has a bet on....

We are incredibly proud to announce a little project of ours, concurrent to our work on Paul Corfield Godfrey's JRR #Tolkien operas, The Piano Makers, an ongoing project that will result in a release of music from the 1800s of many Tolkien's. As many of you will know, Tolkien's family in Birmingham

Sounds very interesting. Looking forward to seeing what comes of this. Studies in #Tolkien: New Book Series annasmol.net/2025/06/18/s...

Our release of Musical Chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of JRR #tolkien reached an important milestone today when @scbuttle.bsky.social took possession of the proofs of the full and vocal scores. Don't forget to watch the trailer for more details. youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE?...

#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien expresses gratitude for the letters he has received from Christopher and briefly mentions an inclination to envy his time in the hills. Tolkien has been having sleepless nights and says that this is due to his work, and (1/2)

🚨 New #TOLKIEN Book Alert 🚨 The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation by Tolkien scholar Michael Drout (cofounder and editor of the journal Tolkien Studies)! Releases December 2025 📚 amzn.to/3YOT6Sx

CS Lewis fans based in the UK, there is a special stamp collection about to be released by the Royal Mail focusing on the Chronicles of Narnia. ✉️ shop.royalmail.com/special-stam... #CSLewis #Lewis #Tolkien

It was such a pleasure hanging out with the truly wonderful Jeremy from @tolkienguide.com at #westmoot25! I loved his presentation, and it was so fun to look through the treasures at his table. Hopefully we’ll see each other at #westmoot again next year!

Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers. Including: Saga of King Heidrek for free; Oxford talks; FotR at Royal Albert Hall; Kalamazoo First Day; exceptional music; Tolkien Tapestries; Hobbit (1982); Hunt for Gollum; and more... steadyhq.com/en/thetolkie...

The book is released by William Morrow in the US on November 18th www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

So excited for this!

The 17-hours Lord of the Rings opera from Paul Corfield Godfrey & Volante is now available for pre-order! www.theonering.net/torwp/2025/0...

Available to Pre-Order now: www.volanteopera.wales Full Trailer: youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE #tolkien #thelordoftherings #opera #classicalmusic #lordoftherings #jrrtolkien #hobbit #operacycle

It is with much pride that we announce that Paul Corfield Godfrey's incredible work adapting The Lord of the Rings is now available to pre-order. Congratulations to everyone involved in this remarkable project. #Tolkien #the-lord-of-the-rings

In the other place, I used to post images of my #Tolkien collection, decided to set myself a challenge and post one image a day of an item from my Tolkien collection for each day of 2025 on bSky, 365 in total, starting January 1st 😰

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.

@onthetrail.tolkienguide.com and myself interviewed René van Rossenberg, owner of www.tolkienshop.com and long-time fan and collector. youtu.be/o2KDDPG7iA8 #Tolkien

#Tolkien folks, those of you in the UK who have a few minutes, could you sign this petition at equity.eaction.org.uk/SupportWNOCh... Later this year we will be releasing Paul Corfield Godfrey's The Lord of the Rings opera cycle and without the singers, @scbuttle.bsky.social, Volante Opera and

Heads up the ye old discord scam of " I reported your account because I thought it was a scam but i can help you keep your account "has touched down in bluesky. Spread it and gibe peeps the heads up. #scam #scamdm

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 five copies of the US Kindle edition of Tolkien's illustrated Lord of the Rings. Rules below ⬇️ 1/3

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

The amazing guys at Tolkien Guide are giving away various ebooks to celebrate Tolkien Reading Day.

A quick sketch to celebrate #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienReadingDay #Tolkien @bladorthin.bsky.social @thetolkienist.com @lithenna.bsky.social @brianitguy.bsky.social @timbolton.bsky.social @drhannahmcd.bsky.social @joelmerriner.bsky.social @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com @trotter.tolkienguide.com

Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers. Including: hordes of Hobbits, Tolkien Tapestries, Wagga Wagga robotic cats, Gollum, riddles, the Pope, Studies in Tolkien, Omentië Nolwë, LotRO fun, Gamling 69 flips, Pterry and much more... steadyhq.com/en/thetolkie...

Today sees the release of Paul Corfield Godfrey's Variations and Episodes, a collection of his piano works which includes some extraordinary Tolkien pieces. Produced by Volante and the lovely @scbuttle.bsky.social. Available on CD at www.volanteopera.wales/product-page... and of course streaming.

History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.‘ Liz Cheney (X)

Hey #Tolkien peoples, I have been quiet since the new year, which has been a tough time for our little family. On Wednesday we said goodbye to my Moma-in-law after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love and gave us little moments we will all cherish. My reason for mentioning

#OnThisDay in 1913, #Tolkien writes to Edith Bratt. Tolkien writes to Edith, saying he is very tempted to slacking off.

Just a few more hours!

Storm Éowyn, with a name inspired by Tolkien, is heading for the British Isles. I hope everyone can stay safe. Meanwhile, read how he imagined a gale hitting Ireland with historic force… Go here: tinyurl.com/stormtolkien #StormÉowyn #Tolkien #Eire #Ireland #Atomic #Númenor

LONG POST - For those with larger audiences, a repost will be much appreciated to share with as many people as possible In June 2023 it was brought to my attention (and @drnosy.bsky.social ) that there was an individual stalking and harassing women across Tolkien Fandoms /1 #TROPSky #RingsofPower

For anyone on Goodreads, my Appalachian mystery, 'The Cumberland Killers' is second in the voting for book of the month in the Crime, Mysteries and Thrillers group. If you'd like to read it and discuss, vote here: #books #goodreads www.goodreads.com/poll/list/84...

Great to see the @dertolkienist.de here. Give him a follow folks to get plenty of updates on all things #Tolkien related.

@tolkienguide.com "Presentation Collecting, Reading and Studying #Tolkien's Letters" @tolkiensociety.org @mr.underhill.tolkienguide.com @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6hE...