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Week 044 - Third Age Thursday: Hearses at Daybreak
Join The Man of the West for another reading in A Long-Expected Party, this time as Frodo passes along Bilbo’s “messages” to a young social media influencer and a spoon thief.
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Week 044 - Word-nerd Wednesday: Maybe Thou Shalt Find These Words
Time for another visit to our Second Age Saturday readings as The Man of the West explores three more words from Aldarion and Erendis.
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Week 044 - Tolkien Tuesday: Make #NotATrilogy Trend
We revisit the revised and updated edition of Tolkien’s Letters and learn Tolkien’s thoughts on piecemeal publication and patronizing reviews. Also, give the man a rest!
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Week 044 - Mailbag Monday: The Valar Already Know This Question
Join The Man of the West as he begins week 44 of Today’s Tolkien Times by answering a question about the Valar’s knowledge: who would win Valerin Jeopardy?
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Week 043 - Second Age Saturday: And Hid Her Tears
We continue our reading through the sorrowful tale of Aldarion and Erendis, as the King’s Heir continues to be of two minds — and Erendis offers to wait one more time.
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Week 043 - First Age Friday: Love It Is Hath Here Me Bound
Join The Man of the West as he continues his readings in The Lay of Leithian, this time as Lúthien brings Beren home for a chat — and Thingol has questions.