J.R.R. Tolkien

Yes, this fall is looking promising for Lord of the Rings fans. Amazon’s new series, The Rings of Power, begins airing September 2. You’ve probably seen the trailer already, but if not—or if just thinking about the show makes you want to watch it again—here it is: Fans know that there is a ton of other stories, notes and ideas that ...

If a medieval style, classic high fantasy rich in back story and a lived-in, believable world for the characters to inhabit is your kind of read, then you won’t be disappointed by The Stoneholding, the first book in The Legacy of the Stone Harp series by James G. Anderson and Mark Sebanc. Sebanc, who is also known for his work ...

The Perilous Quest of the Princes of Sandastre begins… It is the year 1403 in the high Middle Ages. King Henry reigns in England, While England smolders with suppressed rebellion, young Simon Branthwaite sets sail across the Atlantic in search of the lost realm of Lyonesse. His quest will take him to Rockall, a land wreathed in legend; a land ...

Fans of Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia—your time is here! The new graphic novel Phantastes by Cave Publishing blends gorgeous art and storytelling you won’t want to miss. Place your order for it now on Kickstarter, but do it soon—because the campaign is running for 18 days only. The story of Phantastes is centered around a young man, Anodos, who is ...

Even though Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings series isn’t due to stream across TV screens until this time next year (September-October 2022, at the current estimate), that’s not to say things are staying hush-hush. Tolkien fans can get plenty of cool, fun, and even bizarre updates from behind-the-scenes these days. Here are some of our favorites: Howard Shore and Bear McCreary ...

Love talking about Tolkien? Can’t geek out enough about Lord of the Rings…and what it means to people today? We’ve got just the thing to hook you up with the fix you need—The Tolkien Society’s first seminar of 2021, “Twenty-first Century Receptions of Tolkien.” Since the turn of the millennium, the list of published work by Tolkien has substantially expanded. And ...

We all know there’s one ring to rule them all… But the number of films and TV shows set in the world of Tolkien’s Middle Earth just continues to grow. The latest addition, if it happens, will be a Lord of the Rings prequel series set in Middle Earth’s Second Age, to be made and released by Amazon. For those ...

By Astrid Tuttle Winegar I know it’s been awhile, but I’m finally going to continue our foodie’s journey through Middle-earth. Our four hobbits now arrive at the Old Forest, a menacing place by well-deserved reputation. After almost becoming engulfed inside some willow trees, the hobbits’ cries for help are answered by a rather musical character named Tom Bombadil. Bombadil obviously ...

By Astrid Tuttle Winegar When visitors come to Bamfurlong, Mrs. Maggot likes to serve her “healthier” version of a classic shepherd’s pie. It’s healthier because of the spinach, which is straight out of her garden. Make Maggot’s “Mini-Mashers” first, or buy a 24-ounce container of ready-made mashed potatoes and add an egg to it. Or you could use 3 cups ...

By Astrid Tuttle Winegar When Mrs. Maggot wants her humble cabbage to be a little more special, she breaks out some wine and Herbes de Provence in this delicious side dish which can be paired with many of your favorite recipes. Perhaps she partakes a bit of a tipple of that wine when she cooks. Sometimes she might even add ...