The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Movies, Art, Literature, Gaming 
Valdís is a classic nerd, with many geeky interests, but her life-long love of Tolkien rules them all. She was completely hooked the first time that she read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings at age 8. Since then, she has read the books at least once a year, and delves into Middle-earth at every opportunity with a fervor that would make any dwarf proud. She also deeply loves Peter Jackson’s films, and defends them staunchly when need arises. When reality forces her out of Middle-earth, Valdís is a university professor, a wife, mother of two daughters, and servant to two cats.
The second supper in the house of Tom Bombadil and Goldberry comes after a rainy day, “Goldberry’s washing day.” Tom entertained his hobbit guests with long tales and songs. As the day waned, Goldberry rejoined […]
Tolkien Week has wonderful special events to celebrate, such as the anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit and Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday. Tolkien Week 2014 adds another very special anniversary to observe: the centenary […]
Do you want to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the publication of The Lord of the Rings with a trip to New Zealand? If the answer is “yes” and you have a lot of cash […]
What better way to celebrate the works of J. R. R. Tolkien than by joining in the favorite activities of hobbits: cooking and eating. Feast Week provides the perfect excuse for showing your own hobbit-like […]
Exeter College of Oxford University has published a new booklet about the life of J. R. R. Tolkien as an undergraduate student in the college. John Garth, author of Tolkien and the Great War, wrote […]
The finishing touches continue to be added for the final installment of The Hobbit trilogy. Richard Armitage tweeted earlier tonight that he has done his final ADR (Additional Dialog Recording or Automated Dialog Replacement) for […]
The time is drawing near! The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will be hitting cinemas in December, and it seems that many of the last elements of the film are being added. Our […]
Sir Ian Holm is celebrating his 83rd birthday today! Sir Ian has had a long and celebrated career on stage, in films, television, and radio. He is beloved by fans of Peter Jackson’s The Lord […]
Sir Peter Jackson has posted a new video on his Facebook page about The Hobbit Fan Fellowship Contest! In the video, the director talks with fans about what makes an “ultimate Hobbit” fan: “It can […]
Martin Freeman celebrates his 43rd birthday today! He was born on September 8, 1971 in Aldershot, Hampshire, the youngest of Philomena and Geoffrey Freeman’s five children. Martin attended the Salesian School, Chertsey, followed by Brooklands […]
