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J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Releases Rarely-Seen Illustrations From the Author

The estate for J.R.R. Tolkien has released paintings and illustrations from Tolkien not previously available to the public.

12 Lord of the Rings Bookends for Tolkien Fans

From quotes, to depictions of specific scenes, to slightly more subtle pieces, find the best Lord of the Rings bookends here!

9+ Tolkien-Inspired Recipes to Enjoy on Hobbit Day

Celebrate Hobbit Day with a feast fit for the Shire and these Tolkien inspired recipes for your second breakfast and more.

9 of the Best Lord of the Rings Podcasts

These are 9 of the best Lord of the Rings podcasts, whether you're a fan of the series or just dipping into it for the first time.

Maker of Middle-earth J.R.R. Tolkien Comes to the Morgan

Tolkien’s life and work are on display at The Morgan Library & Museum. In case you can't make it, here are facts one visitor learned about the LOTR author.

Old Timey Author Audio Recordings

Want to hear Tolkien recite elvish, Conan Doyle talk about Sherlock, or Langston Hughes read poetry to jazz music? Read. On.

Quiz: Metal Album or Fictional Dystopia?

This quiz challenges your literary and musical knowledge. Your task is to guess whether each title is a metal album or fictional dystopia.

Does Every Fantasy Novel Need to Have a Map in it?

Some are useful, but most...not so much.

The 15 Best Songs + Poems from Middle-earth

I love the stories of Middle-earth with all my heart and soul and I love that song and verse plays such a large role in these stories.

“The Time That Is Given Us”: Gathering Strength from Lord of the Rings

Many of us are facing a problem we wish hadn't happened in our time. And now we have to decide what to do with the time that is given us.