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The 3rd Series of Prime Video's 'The Rings Of Power' is released in less than 3 weeks. How do you feel about it? Will it encourage more people to read the book and bring a younger audience to the world of Tolkien? What are you interested to see brought to life on film? #Tolkien #TheRingsOfPower

Myth-buster: The Lord of the Rings is not a trilogy. It's one book, published in three volumes in 1954–55. The films are a trilogy; the book isn't. #Tolkien

The online membership is £30 a year, with digital Amon Hen and Mallorn, plus member discounts, including £25 off Oxonmoot. It practically pays for itself. Join now: www.tolkiensociety.org/join/ #Tolkien

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.

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!

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 53 years ago but his influence and legacy lives on in us all. Namárië. #booksky #lotr

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".

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. #lotr #Tolkien #BookSky

Reminder about the Big Read program with @tolkiensociety.org: erikjampa.substack.com/archive

Estoy preparando la presentación de la @sociedadtolkien.org que ofreceré en la Oxonmoot de la @tolkiensociety.org el mes que viene y me provoca lagrimillas por todos los momentos vividos. Son muchos años de membresía, y muchos años trabajando en #Tolkien, difundiendo su obra y estudiándola...

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On 22 August, T.A. 3019 in #Tolkien's Middle-earth: 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.

On 22 August 1985: The Lays of Beleriand was published. Edited by Christopher #Tolkien as the third in the History of Middle-earth series, the book gives us an insight into the early mythology with two alliterative tales: The Lay of Leithian and the Lay of the Children of Húrin. #Booksky

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!

A very happy birthday to Alan Lee! Alan has illustrated many #Tolkien books including 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 J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. #Booksky #lotr

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

20 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2026! Reason no. 3: books. Just... books. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonm... #booksky #Tolkien #lotr

Did you know there is an Annotated version of The Hobbit? The revised edition, edited by Douglas A. Anderson, was published on 16 August 2002, and delves into #Tolkien's influences, provides background info, and even a number of unpublished poems. A must-have! #Booksky

20 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2026! No. 2: it's a hybrid event. Whether you're in Oxford (England) or Oxford (Mississippi) or even Oxford (New Zealand), you can enjoy the same talks and activities and fun! www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonm... #lotr #booksky #Tolkien

20 days to go to Oxonmoot, and 20 reasons to attend Oxonmoot 2026! Reason 1: join over 600 other #Tolkien readers, scholars, artists and fans for a great weekend together. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonm... #lotr #booksky

The latest issue of Amon Hen is landing with our members! Members of the Society get our magazine Amon Hen every 2 months, with news, reviews, art and more all about #Tolkien. And we ship worldwide! You can join the Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky

The Sarehole Festival is happening right now! Thousands of people are here learning about #Tolkien's #Birmingham origins, enjoying the music, storytelling, falconry, re-enactments, food and drink, and more! Come along! www.sareholefestival.org

One day to go to the Sarehole Festival! We have a mini exhibition, talks, singing, storytelling, falconry, re-enactments, costuming, food and more! 10am-5pm at Sarehole Recreation Ground - where #Tolkien's Middle-earth began. Buy tickets online or on the gate. www.sareholefestival.org

The much-loved Festival is back in Birmingham - this weekend! Celebrate #Tolkien's links with Sarehole and the inspiration behind the Shire. This family-friendly event takes place 10am-5pm, Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May. Buy tickets online or on the day! www.sareholefestival.org #BookSky

Celebrate Birmingham's own J.R.R. #Tolkien at the Sarehole Festival on 30-31 May! A family-friendly weekend with exhibitions, crafts, re-enactments, singing, performances, falconry and more! Visit www.sareholefestival.org to get your tickets!

A #Tolkien event in the US! Join us for a weekend all about Tolkien! The Tolkien Society's event Westmoot takes place May 22-24 in Minneapolis, MN and online. Register now to join us in Minneapolis or online at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...

A #Tolkien event in the US! Join us for a weekend all about Tolkien! The Tolkien Society's event Westmoot takes place May 22-24 in Minneapolis, MN and online. Register now to join us in Minneapolis or online at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm... #BookSky #LOTR

Get a Tolkien-themed magazine as a member of the #Tolkien Society! Tolkien Society members get our magazine Amon Hen every 2 months - 6 issues a year - and many more benefits. We ship worldwide and have digital membership options. Join at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky

Happy #StarWarsDay to all! #MayThe4thBeWithYou As George R.R. #Tolkien said:

On 3 May 2019: the Tolkien biopic film was first released. Starring Nicholas Hoult as J.R.R. #Tolkien, the film covers his upbringing in Birmingham; childhood friendships, his relationship with Edith, his service in the Great War, and, of course, his creativity. What do you think of the film?

We're pleased to announce the winners of the Tolkien Society Awards 2026. Visit our website to find out who won! www.tolkiensociety.org/app/uploads/...

In J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Hobbit: on 27th April, T.A. 2941, Gandalf and 13 Dwarves arrive at Bag End to meet their new "Burglar". An Unexpected Party! Image: "An Unexpected Party" by Alan Lee #BookSky

Westmoot 2026 - a convention all about Tolkien! This Tolkien Society event will see hundreds of Tolkien fans come together in Minneapolis from May 22 to May 24 to learn about Tolkien and celebrate together. Sign up at westmoot.org

Happy Birthday Samwise Gamgee! Born on 6 April in 1380 (by Shire-reckoning), Sam supported Frodo all the way to Mount Doom. He fathered 13 children, was Mayor of the Shire for 49 years, and sailed West after the death of his wife Rosie. Image: "Sam and Shelob" by John Howe #Tolkien #BookSky

We are pleased to announce the shortlists for #Tolkien Society Awards 2026. If you're a member, vote now! Our panellists have chosen the shortlists, and now members will choose the winner of the Best Article, Artwork, Book and Online Content awards. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/04/vote...

Share the exciting news! The Tolkien Society is bringing the Festival back! Sarehole Festival returns on 30-31 May. If you are a trader, a costumer, provider of entertainments, or any one else interested in taking part, get in touch at festival@tolkiensociety.org.