Oh boy, I am conflicted. The trailer for The Rings of Power dropped a few days ago, and I am still uncertain about how I feel about it. Let's get the obvious statement out of the way as it looks stunning. The visuals are gorgeous, The costumes are exquisite, and the sets are impressive. That is not... Continue Reading →
Tolkien Reading Day 2021
Happy Tolkien Reading Day! Yes, this is a real celebration. Started back in 2003 by The Tolkien Society, it's a day when fans all over the world read something written by J.R.R. Tolkien. A few chapters of one of his books maybe, or perhaps a couple of his poems? It's up to you. I only... Continue Reading →
[OWLS April Blog Tour] Time That Is Given To Us
Like a lot of folks, I was binge-watching The Lord of the Rings films when a certain scene came up. Chances are you have seen this quote floating around online in recent days but it bears repeating; I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened. So do... Continue Reading →
Page Turner: The Hobbit
At this rate, being locked in my own home will give me enough time to read all the Lord of the Ring books. Time will tell, and with the official UK Lockdown that started on Monday, looks like I have a nothing but time on my hands. While this was my first time reading the... Continue Reading →