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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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever finished your favorite Tolkien story, laid the book down next to you, and wished that it was all real? Well, Middle-earth and its inhabitants may be more real than you think! New […]
This is the conclusion to the EXCLUSIVE Bonus Chapter: The Children of the Shire from The Wisdom of the Shire. Read the first section here. Tolkien obviously loved his children. But strangely enough there is only […]
The Japanese city of Sakai has signed a sister agreement with The Shire. Sakai has had a sister agreement with Wellington since 1994 so, as the studios for The Hobbit films are based in Wellington, officials […]
The Wisdom of the Shire: A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life by Noble Smith was officially released in the US and UK last month. If you long for the simple and well-fed life of a […]
The world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, New Zealand is only days away! As the debut draws near, locals and visitors will see more and more of the commonplace sites being […]
The Wisdom of the Shire: A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life by Noble Smith is officially released in the US and UK today! In The Wisdom of the Shire, author Noble Smith […]
Today is Day 2 of Tolkien Feast Week. By now, the hobbits Frodo, Sam, and Pippin have begun their journey, though none of them yet realizes the danger ahead, nor what a long journey they […]
This fun, fact-filled book provides humans with incredible insights into the inner workings of Hobbit society. It is claimed to have been written by elders of The Shire itself, this text is used by Hobbits […]
