Articles written by: Rachel Took

Rachel was transformed from reluctant viewer to die hard fan when she saw The Lord of the Rings for the first time with her younger brother on a borrowed video cassette tape. Now seven years later Rachel has never lost her love for Peter Jackson’s films, but has grown in her passion for Middle Earth, Tolkien’s works, and especially hobbits. When she isn’t pouring over maps of the Shire, Rachel can often be found baking or knitting. She likes to think that she doesn’t ever do anything out of the ordinary, but she always enjoys the little adventures life has to offer, like hiking and taking trips to the city. “I am in fact a hobbit in all but size.” -JRR Tolkien

The Scents of Middle-earth: Interview with Cat Marx of Deep Midnight Perfumes

Have you ever wondered what a cheery hobbit party might smell like? Or perhaps you want to evoke a sense of grace and beauty like that of the elves. For fans of fantasy literature and […]

“Show Us Your LOTRO Contest”: Win A Trip to Warner Bros Studios

Attention all Lord of the Rings Online fans! Do you have a passion for Tolkien? Do you spend your time fighting your way across Middle-earth? Do you like taking photos? How about this: would you […]

Breaking: ‘Tolkien’ biopic is in the works

JRR Tolkien’s works have sparked the imaginations of millions of people around the world. They shaped the genre of modern fantasy and inspired a generation of authors, filmmakers, and artists. His books have been adapted […]

‘Lord of the Rings’ Film Memorabilia to be Up for Auction

Are you looking to add one-of-a-kind Lord of the Rings film props to your Tolkien collection? If so, now is your chance! It has been over ten years since Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings […]

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition Available on iTunes TODAY!

For everyone who has been waiting for the extended edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – you’re in for a treat! This special Extended Edition is available right now in the iTunes store. The […]

“Desolation of Smaug” is Peter Jackson’s favorite? Sir Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom on the Today Show

Yesterday eager fans of Peter Jackson’s next installment of The Hobbit trilogy were treated to amazing new promotional photos.  This morning we saw some new footage on the Today show, along with two familiar faces. Sir […]

“My Own Shire” Photo Contest Winners!

Middle-earth News is proud to announce the winners of our “My Own Shire” photo contest! We had a huge response this year and would like to thank each and every person who submitted their beautiful […]

The Four Farthings: Tolkien Inspired Mugs and Pottery

Have you ever sat down to your afternoon tea or an evening meal and felt as though something was missing? You look around: you have turned off the oven, you have a meal laid out […]

Feast Week, Day 5: The Feast of Tom Bombadil

A door opened and in came Tom Bombadil. He had now no hat and his thick brown hair was crowned with autumn leaves. He laughed, and going to Goldberry, took her hand. ‘Here’s my pretty […]

Win a copy of ‘Home Sweet Hole: A Folio of Feasible Fantasy Floor Plans’

Have you ever dreamed of building your own hobbit hole? Well, with Lynn Dean’s book ‘Home Sweet Hole: A Folio of Feasible Fantasy Floor Plans’, you might just be one step closer! You may recall […]