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2022 Tea with Tolkien Small Business Gift Guide
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.
Tolkien Books & Films on Sale for 'Prime Day'
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…
3 Baby Shower Gifts for the Tolkien Fan
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!
The 2021 Tea with Tolkien Gift Guide
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!
Six Tea Blends for Springtime
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.
Reading The Lord of the Rings: Resources & Recommendations
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!
Book Review: “Symbol or Substance?: A Dialogue on the Eucharist”
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.
Book Review: The Messiah Comes to Middle-Earth by Philip Ryken
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.
Tolkien's Requiem (A Review & Giveaway)
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.
John Ronald's Dragons (A Book Review & Giveaway)
Last week, a friend shared a photo of a library book she'd come across about a boy named John Ronald who loved dragons. And as my little ones have been getting older and asking me to read more often to them, I've been trying to be more intentional about the books I fill our shelves with... so I knew I needed this one. I posted a little about it on my Instagram feed but I thought I'd share a few more of my thoughts on this sweet biography of JRR Tolkien for children for those who were interested. The story itself was absolutely darling, and the illustration just brought it to life in the sweetest way!