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Tag: Lord of the Rings

Poetry Corner: Tolkien Reading Day

March 25th is here: Tolkien Reading Day! I’ll be celebrating this year by continuing to read through The Two Towers. It’s … More

J.R.R. Tolkien, literature, Lord of the Rings, poem, poetry, Tolkien Reading Day

Why I Love Bilbo Baggins

Last night I had a Lord of the Rings watch party with some friends. I wanted to re-read the series … More

Bilbo Baggins, books, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, reading

15 Books to Read for Valentine’s Day

It’s that time of year again… Valentine’s Day. Every year, I’ve had a Valentine’s Day-related post. I’ve talked about lovely … More

Anne of Green Gables, books, Francine Rivers, George MacDonald, holidays, Hunger Games, Jane Austen, Jane Eyre, Lord of the Rings, Love stories, reading, Romance, Romance books, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Valentine's Day

The Quotable Anne: The Bend in the Road

I got my hair cut today. Just a trim. Nothing drastic. I’m sure only the very observant will notice that … More

Anne of Green Gables, books, change, Lord of the Rings, quotes, reading

The Toughest Question (for Book Enthusiasts)

Any book enthusiast out there will know that one of the most difficult questions to be asked is “What is your favorite … More

Anne of Green Gables, books, Francine Rivers, Lord of the Rings, Narnia, reading, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Wind in the Willows

Being creative is hard…

“I think being creative is a waste of time and money.” This is a quote from “Miss Charming,” the comic … More

crafts, creativity, crochet, Lord of the Rings, painting, projects, The Hobbit

Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! Since many people won’t have time to read an entire Tolkien book today, I’ve decided to … More

books, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Mr. Bliss, poem, reading, The Hobbit, Tolkien Reading Day

Creativity in Fiction and Life

Some of my blog posts are planned out–for example, the one I wrote at the end of the year about … More

Ben Rector, creativity, faith, JJ Heller, library, Lord of the Rings, music, Paul Angone, writing

Favorite Friendships in Literature

Last week, I talked about my trip to North Carolina and how–even with the fun I had–I was glad to … More

Anne of Green Gables, books, friends, Frog and Toad, Lord of the Rings, Wind in the Willows

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Yummy Foods Mentioned in Books

Top Ten Tuesday is a book tag hosted by The Broke and the Bookish blog, and this week’s theme is … More

books, food, Francine Rivers, Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings, Narnia, The Secret Garden, Top Ten Tuesday

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