All in Book & Gift Recommendations
Many of these items are inspired by Tolkien’s works specifically, while others are “Tolkien-adjacent” gifts for the Hobbit at Heart. I hope this guide will be inspiring as you shop for meaningful gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.
I was checking in on a few things on Amazon and I noticed that several of Tolkien’s books and other Tolkien-related items were on sale this week due to Amazon’s ‘Prime Day’, so I wanted to share a few of the best deals. If you’ve been waiting to purchase a deluxe or collector’s edition of one of Tolkien’s works, this might be a good time to do so. With the premiere of The Rings of Power in September, Amazon seems to be placing an emphasis on all things Tolkien and their Prime Day deals are certainly reflecting this…
Today I’m sharing three baby shower gift ideas for the parent who loves Tolkien. Each item featured is something I own and highly recommend. I hope you love them as much as I do!
I’m so excited to finally share our 2021 Tea with Tolkien Gift Guide: a collection of gifts and goods for the Tolkien fan or Hobbit at Heart. Many of these items are inspired by Tolkien’s works specifically, while others are Tolkien-adjacent meaning I thought Tolkien fans would enjoy them as well!
While the weather may not quite agree, Spring is very nearly here! In an effort to brighten up my day (and yours too, I hope), I wanted to share six floral and fruity tea blends from Farmhouse Teas . They were all lovely and any of them would make for a refreshing and bright springtime (or summertime) tea party.
I wanted to put together a list of some resources and recommendations for those of you who might be considering reading The Lord of the Rings for the first time. Keep in mind that these are simply things that I’ve found helpful personally, and not a comprehensive list. I also answered more questions here. Happy reading!
Peter Kreeft’s The Philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien has been one of my favorite resources in understanding the role Tolkien’s Catholic faith played in the shaping of Middle-earth, so I was incredibly pumped to learn of Kreeft’s latest book, Symbol or Substance?: A Dialogue on the Eucharist with C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, and J.R.R. Tolkien. And it was incredible. 10/10 recommend.
In The Messiah Comes to Middle-Earth, Philip Ryken reflects on the three-fold offices of Christ as Priest, Prophet, and King as they are echoed in the characters of Gandalf, Frodo (and Sam), and Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings. The book is comprised of three lectures given by Ryken, as well as a response to each lecture.
If you've been searching for a simple way to understand Tolkien's Silmarillion, hoping to dig deeper into its themes and mythology, or wanting to learn more about Beren and Luthien before the June release of the restored edition of their tale... John Carswell's short but insightful book, Tolkien's Requiem, is the place to start.