If you happen to be a non-white Tolkien fan, or if you first read Tolkien in a language other than English, this short survey is for you!
Tolkien Recommended Reading
A listing of Tolkien's works and where they all fit together, with some guidance on reading-order.
Farewell, Dear Bilbo
RIP Sir Ian Holm
RIP Christopher Tolkien
RIP, Christopher Tolkien, who has died at the age of 95.
The Indifferent Gods
Was the Ainur's "abandonment" of Middle-earth foretold in their music?
An Open Letter to Christopher Tolkien on His 95th Birthday
A wonderful and heart-felt Open Letter to Christopher Tolkien from Luke about his brilliant project.
An open letter to Christopher Tolkien:
Dear sir,
I wanted to share something with you on this day of special magnificence, your ninety-fifth birthday. For more than a year, I have asked for fans of your father’s work to send me their story for a series I call the Tolkien Experience Project. I ask a few questions for each participant to answer, and, in doing so, they share how they learned about J.R.R. Tolkien, what they love about his writing, how his writing has influenced their life, and how their approach to his texts has changed over time.
I wanted to make you aware of this project today especially. If you have the chance to read through some of the entries, you will find that many of the participants express gratitude for your father’s work and for your own. Your seemingly tireless dedication to editing and publishing texts and notes…
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Sauron: Second Age (Pt. I)
Where did Sauron come from and what was he doing during the Second Age?
Elros
Who was Elros and why did he matter? What's he got to do with Elrond or with Aragorn?
The Height of Moria’s Glory
What led to Moria becoming such a powerful city for the Dwarves? When did it reach the height of its power? When was its eventual downfall?
The Foundation of Númenor and the Establishment of the Dúnedain
Where was Númenor? Who were the Dúnedain and why were they so powerful?
The Grey Havens
When were the Grey Havens established, and by whom? What were they used for?