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On 25 September, T.A. 3018 in J.R.R. #Tolkien's Middle-earth: the Hobbits - after leaving the Elves - make their way through the Shire, hunted by Nazgûl. They thankfully encounter Farmer Maggot who helps them get to Buckleberry Ferry. Image: "Harvesting Maggots" by Henning Janssen #BookSky

On 23 September 1993: Morgoth's Ring was published. The book is the tenth in the History of Middle-earth series. It includes ideas on reshaping the world, the Annals of Aman, and Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth which discusses the differing characteristics and fates of Men and Elves.

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

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...

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

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

On 18 September, T.A. 3018 in J.R.R. #Tolkien's Middle-earth: Gwaihir rescues Gandalf from the pinnacle of Orthanc, after being imprisoned there by Saruman. As shown in this painting by Ted Nasmith, "Gwaihir the Windlord Bears Gandalf From Isengard". #BookSky

On 15 September 1977: J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Silmarillion was published. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, the book details the entire history of the world before The Hobbit, and goes into the legends that underpin the entire mythology including the creation of the world. #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

Amon Hen is the bimonthly magazine of the Tolkien Society, delivering news, articles, reviews and #Tolkien art right to your inbox or mailbox! It is exclusive to Tolkien Society members. We ship worldwide and you can join the Society and get Amon Hen at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky

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

A very happy birthday to Pauline Baynes, who was born on 9 September 1922! Pauline produced the covers, maps and illustrations for multiple #Tolkien works, and Tolkien worked directly with her on multiple projects. Brian Sibley has a tribute site at paulinebaynes.com #BookSky

We have some an exciting exclusive to share on the new Lord of the Rings clamshell boxed set, thanks to our friends at ‪@harpercollins.bsky.social‬. Hopefully you enjoy seeing more about this, as much as we enjoy sharing it. Sign up for more info at signup.harpercollins.co.uk/join/6n7/sig...

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 28: artist Jay Johnstone, who has spoken a lot about the meanings of Tolkien's works in his art, is hosting two workshops. You can join us online or in Oxford by signing up at: www.oxonmoot.org

Four years ago on 2 September 2021: The Nature of Middle-earth is published. Edited by Carl F. Hostetter, the book a huge collection of writings by #Tolkien on both the physical nature of Middle-earth and the metaphysical, including Tolkien's own views. A must-have collection! #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025 Reason no. 27: Enyalië. This moving ceremony - meaning "remembrance" in Quenya - is the final event of Oxonmoot. At #Tolkien's grave, we share a reading from Tolkien's works and a rendition of Namárië. This is livestreamed and you can join us at oxonmoot.org

On 2 September 1996: the twelfth and final part of The History of Middle-earth series was published. Edited by Christopher #Tolkien, The Peoples of Middle-earth covers the development of the Appendices and the unfinished stories The New Shadow and Tal-Elmar. #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 26: Our infamous pub quiz! Taking place online and in-person, the quiz will test your #Tolkien knowledge. As a taster, can you guess the 3 faces mixed up in photo 2, and the chapter in photo 3? Join us at www.oxonmoot.org #BookSky

On 2 September 1973 J.R.R. #Tolkien died aged 81. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is the best-selling book of the 20th Century, and is joined by seminal works The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. He may have died 52 years ago but his influence and legacy lives on in us all. Namárië. #BookSky

On 1 September 2011: A Tolkien Tapestry is published. The book features artwork from artist Cor Blok, whose artwork was seen - and bought! - by #Tolkien. The book includes 100 images from Blok, as well as some insight into Tolkien's views on illustrating his work. #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 26: Our infamous pub quiz! Taking place online and in-person, the quiz will test your #Tolkien knowledge. As a taster, can you guess the 3 faces mixed up in photo 2, and the chapter in photo 3? Join us at www.oxonmoot.org #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 25: grab a t-shirt! This exclusive design by @matejcadil.bsky.social recalls a poignant moment in The Return of the King. To get your t-shirt, and join Oxonmoot, visit: oxonmoot.org #Tolkien #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 24: Just a Minute! Our own take on the BBC Radio 4 programme, sees our panellists forced to speak for one minute on a #Tolkien topic without hesitation, repetition or deviation. If you want to join the fun, book at www.oxonmoot.org #BookSky

On 30 August 2018: J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Fall of Gondolin was published. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, it's the tale of the elven city of Gondolin and its destruction, over 6,500 years before The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien called it "the first real story of this imaginary world". #BookSky

20 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 23: Our art exhibition! Available both online and in person, we display a selection of #Tolkien artwork for your enjoyment and contemplation, so you can see how Tolkien's works have influenced others. To join our event, visit www.oxonmoot.org #BookSky

20 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 22: opera! For those attending in person (for which day tickets are available), you will be able to hear part of Volante's authorised operas of The Lord of the Rings. For a sneak peak, check out this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0xn...

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 21: Chris Trwoga will be speaking on "Tolkien's Icelandic Connection and the Writing of The Hobbit". If you want to hear this talk and dozens of others, sign up at oxonmoot.org #BookSky #Tolkien

On this date in the year T.A. 3019: Gandalf, the Hobbits, Galadriel and Celeborn overtake Saruman and Wormtongue. The former group carries on to Rivendell, but the latter two head straight for the Shire. Image: "Saruman is Overtaken" by Ted Nasmith #Tolkien #BookSky

On 27 August 1987: The Lost Road and Other Writings was published. Edited by Christopher Tolkien as the fifth book in the The History of Middle-earth series, not only does this contain huge amounts of information on #Tolkien's languages, it even includes his attempt at a time-travelling story.

On 27 August 2015: The Story of Kullervo is published, edited by Verlyn Flieger. Written by J.R.R. #Tolkien in 1914 it was his own reworking of part of the Finnish saga Kalevala. The story is significant as it provided the basis for the tragic hero Túrin Turambar. #BookSky

Today is #InternationalDogDay! Check out #Tolkien's children's story Roverandom. Written down in 1927, and published in '98, it tells the story of a little black and white dog called Rover who goes to the Moon and the bottom of the Deep Blue Sea. And, of course, there's a dragon! #BookSky

On 25 August 1988: The Return of the Shadow was published. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, the first in The History of The Lord of the Rings series, the book shows #Tolkien's first writings of #LOTR, including "Trotter", the character that preceded Aragorn. #booksky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 20: Constance Wagner will be joining virtually to talk on "Understanding the Call: Lothlorien and Its Lady". If you want to hear this talk and dozens of others, sign up at www.oxonmoot.org #Tolkien #BookSky

The latest edition of Amon Hen is landing with our members. Amon Hen is our bimonthly magazine emailed and mailed to our 4,100 members in 70 countries around the world. It includes art, news, reviews, articles, quizzes and more! Want to get your copy? Join at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 19: meet hundreds of other #Tolkien fans. Whether you're joining online or in Oxford, you will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of others who love Tolkien's works! You can be a part of it too by signing up at www.oxonmoot.org #BookSky

On 23 August 1990: The War of the Ring was published. The book, edited by Christopher #Tolkien, is the eighth in the History of Middle-earth series. It follows the process Tolkien went through in drafting parts of The Two Towers and The Return of the King. #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 18: the wonderful @mariebreta.bsky.social is speaking on "Painting 'the most beautiful of all the Children of Ilúvatar': Aesthetic Beauty in The Silmarillion and its Illustrations". Want to hear this talk and others? Visit oxonmoot.org #tolkien

On 22 August, T.A. 3019: The Fellowship of the Ring reaches Isengard where King Elessar grants Isengard to the Ents. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli bid farewell to Gandalf and the four Hobbits. The Fellowship of the Ring is at an end, but the bonds between them never end. #Tolkien #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 17. You can enjoy the event as a fully online event with activities carrying on until 3am BST/10pm EDT/7pm PDT! You'll be able to learn about #Tolkien and meet hundreds of others from around the world. #booksky www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonm...

A very happy birthday to John Howe! John's artwork has graced many #Tolkien works, including, most recently, Unfinished Tales. His skill has meant he's worked on The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies as well as The Rings of Power. Happy birthday! #BookSky

On 21 August 1986: The Shaping of Middle-earth was published. The fourth book in the History of Middle-earth series edited by Christopher Tolkien, it shows us how the world came to be: the earliest maps and chronologies, and the first version of J.R.R. #Tolkien's "Silmarillion". #BookSky

A very happy birthday to Alan Lee! An honorary member of the Society, Alan has illustrated The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and most recently The Fall of Númenor. He won an Oscar for his work on the film trilogy, and for many his art perfectly captures #Tolkien's Middle-earth. #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 16: Denis Bridoux! Denis is a recognised expert on #Tolkien's art, and he will be speaking to us on "The Many Mysteries of the Map of Middle-earth", discoveries he's made thanks to the Aubusson tapestry. Not to be missed! #BookSky

On 20 August 1981: The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien was first published. Containing 354 letters (now 508) written over 59 years, the book contains an invaluable insight into #Tolkien's life and works, providing us with first-hand evidence of Tolkien's actual thoughts and opinions. #BookSky

On 19 August, T.A. 3019 in #Tolkien's Middle-earth: as part of their bond of friendship, Legolas goes with Gimli to see the Glittering Caves. Gimli later founds a Dwarven colony there and becomes the Lord of the Glittering Caves. Image: Ted Nasmith #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 15: Athrabath podcast! The @podcast.athrabeth.com co-hosts Tolkien’s Jude Vais and Stef Midlock will be doing a live show on "Try-hard Troublemakers", a satirical look at the #Tolkien characters who make things go awry. What fun! #BookSky

30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025! Reason no. 14: Dimitra Fimi! @dimitrafimi.bsky.social will be speaking on "Tolkien an the Miniature", and how although Tolkien criticises fairy diminutiveness, Tolkien himself plays with scale as part of his stories. Not to be missed! #BlueSky

A new edition of the beloved Hobbit graphic novel is being published on 11 September. The graphic novel is an abridged version of #Tolkien's classic, and this new edition includes some revised paintings, commentary from artist David Wenzel and concept art. www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/08/new-...

You can join a worldwide organisation dedicated to Tolkien. Join the Tolkien Society and receive 6 Amon Hen, our annual journal Mallorn, exclusive member-only events and discounts, and support our mission to educate the world on J.R.R. #Tolkien. Visit www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky