Articles written by: Lily Milos

Lily’s first experience with Tolkien was when the eccentric Mrs. H performed all of the characters from The Hobbit in her seventh grade class. In high school, she felt obliged to decline a second date with a boy who said he had no interest in reading The Lord of the Rings. In college, she unwisely decided to reread her beloved copy of The Hobbit during finals week, with only semi-disastrous results. When not writing for Middle-earth News, Lily tries not to unnerve her coworkers and family with her extreme geekery, but somehow, Star Wars, Star Trek, Sherlock, Merlin, Doctor Who, The Princess Bride, Back to the Future, superheroes, Disney movies, and of course, Tolkien, seem to have relevance in EVERY conversation.

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Want to know the most amazing thing about this cosplay of Fili and Kili from The Hobbit? It was completed in only a week! (Myla) He might be best known as a comedian and actor, […]

Rare Tolkien First Editions at George Washington University

Since the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, interest in the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has swelled. Scholars and fans alike visit the Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library’s Special Collections Research Center at George Washington […]

‘Hobbit’ Room Makeover Giveaway

Celebrate The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey with a contest from RoomMates Decor! The prizes? One lucky winner will receive The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-Ray Combo Pack, as well as seven The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey wall decals: The […]

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Scott Seagrave (or ScottShop433 on Etsy) creates books that “look and feel like they belong in the world they created.” Featured above are The Hobbit and the deluxe edition of The Lord of the Rings that […]

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Hobbit fan Lauren’s adorable crocheted Bilbo was featured on the official Hobbit Movie Facebook page and Twitter. Her next project? Crocheting all thirteen dwarves! (Evie Bowman) Imagine possessing a skill that takes you to the […]

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S-von-P has put together this awesome piece of Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel. The character, who comes not from the pages of Tolkien, but was created by the filmmakers, is the head of the Elven guard of Mirkwood. […]

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Alpha-Geek has colored in the collector’s edition The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey IMAX posters for our viewing pleasure. Spotlighting Martin Freeman’s Bilbo Baggins, Ian McKellen’s Gandalf the Grey, Andy Serkis’ Gollum, and Richard Armitage’s Thorin Oakenshield, the original selection of posters Warner Bros. […]

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Even if you can’t manage to move to The Shire, you can make sure your furry friend lives in comfort! Admittedly, if you use it as a litterbox, it won’t mean comfort so much as […]

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Weta managed to get their hands on three recipes from the kitchen at Bag End! Get ready to cook Lamb Stew, Stuffing, and Pastry Cakes, but remember: these are ancient documents; you will find that some […]

Oloris Publishing Acquires Silver Leaves Journal

As The White Tree Fund closes its doors, Silver Leaves Journal finds a new home. Oloris Publishing is excited to announce the recent acquisition of Silver Leaves Journal, formerly the official journal of The White […]