Tolkien-Online Blog

Jul 3, The Hobbit Movie

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:49:42 GMT

An overview of the forthcoming Hobbit movie, including news-related items, updates, rumors, and the complicated background of the legal rights for 'The Hobbit' film.

Jun 11, Lord of the Rings Collectibles

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:37:31 GMT

Find the best deals on JRR Tolkien and Lord of the Rings collectibles.

Jun 8, Tolkien News

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:50:01 GMT

Any little snippets of Tolkien-related news - book releases, music, art, movies, etc...

May 31, The Young Wizard Series by Diane Duane

Sat, 31 May 2008 15:09:26 GMT

The first book in Diane Duane's Young Wizard's Series is called So You Want to be a Wizard? These books were published long before Harry Potter and

Apr 28, The Stand

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:30:04 GMT

The Stand is Stephen King's magnum opus, about a plague ravaged America and the survivors' attempt to rebuild society with a supernatural power

Apr 28, The Chronicles of Narnia

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:09:22 GMT

The Chronicles of Narnia were written by Tolkien's contemporary and good friend C.S. Lewis. It is an epic series of novels about a group of four

Apr 25, A Germanic Tragedy

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:13:16 GMT

I have just finished reading The Children of Hurin. This is one of the few Tolkien works which gives a deep psychological portrait, within the

Apr 2, Fantasy Reading Suggestions

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:01:34 GMT

A rated list of fantasy reading suggestions (non-Tolkien) for fans of JRR Tolkien's writings, including short reviews.

Feb 29, Ring by Stephen Baxter

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:16:28 GMT

Ring is science fiction, not fantasy, but there's so much in here that a Tolkien fan can love. Stephen Baxter creates a complex and fascinating world

Feb 26, Disclaimer & Privacy Policy

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:24:30 GMT

Tolkien-online.com disclaimer and privacy policy.

Feb 24, Lord of the Rings & the Western Narrative Tradition

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:55:36 GMT

An announcement of the release of a new book of Tolkien scholarship by Martin Simonson entitled The Lord of the Rings and the Western Narrative Tradition.

Feb 24, Tolkien Scholarship

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:32:45 GMT

An overview of the quickly-growing field of Tolkien scholarship, including book reviews, discussion groups, and college programs.

Jan 2, Interview with John Rateliff

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:08:56 GMT

An interview with John Rateliff, author of the two-volume 'The History of The Hobbit', a study of the early drafts of 'The Hobbit'.

Dec 23, Tom Bombadillo

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:52:31 GMT

I'm possibly thinking Tom is a Valar that has seen it all and is just waiting his days through, from before everything until the end of all. Aule

Dec 18, Jackson to produce The Hobbit

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:21:34 GMT

Breaking news today for Tolkien fans who have waited patiently for the fate of The Hobbit movie to be decided.

The announcement has been made that New Line and LotR director Peter Jackson have reached agreement on a two-film treatment of The Hobbit, with Jackson acting as Executive Producer.

Dec 16, Return to Bag-End

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:56:25 GMT

An overview of 'Return to Bag-End', the second volume in the two-volume study 'The History of The Hobbit' by John D. Rateliff.

Nov 27, Holiday Gifts for the Tolkien Fan!

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:15:58 GMT

The Christmas shopping season is almost upon us! Now is the time to start shopping for the perfect gift for the Tolkien-fan in your life.

Check out the Tolkien Online Bookstore for a great selection of Tolkien books, scholarship, music, and videos.

Look for collectibles and specialty items on eBay! or Sideshow Toy.

Or browse our selection of Tolkien Posters.

Nov 20, On Fairy Stories

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:44:10 GMT

An overview of JRR Tolkien's famous essay, "On Fairy Stories", exploring the nature and merits of fairy-stories and fantasy in general.

Nov 19, Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:37:27 GMT

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is probably the most well known work of literature in China. I read this in the eleventh grade and it actually

Nov 14, The Children of Hurin

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:39:51 GMT

A preview and information on The Children of Hurin, a recently-published novel by JRR Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings.

Oct 30, The History of the Hobbit

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:57:24 GMT

An introduction and overview of 'The History of The Hobbit' the two-volume study of early drafts of JRR Tolkiens The Hobbit, edited by John D. Rateliff.

Oct 30, Mr. Baggins

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:31:28 GMT

An overview of Mr. Baggins, volume one of The History of The Hobbit, which explores the writing and early drafts of JRR Tolkiens The Hobbit. Edited by John D. Rateliff.

Oct 10, Sauron, Dark Lord of Mordor

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:50:31 GMT

A character study of Sauron, the Dark Lord of JRR Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings. Sauron also appears in Tolkiens earlier mythologies as a Lieutenant of the original Dark Lord, Morgoth.

Oct 8, The Silmarillion and The Children of Hurin: Substantial Worries

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:44:49 GMT

Im from Argentina, and Im nineteen years old. My worry about The Silmarillion and The Children of Hrin is that in the prologues of both books

Oct 5, Search Site

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:10:20 GMT

Search Tolkien Online.

Sep 20, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:06:22 GMT

An introduction and overview of the collection of poems by JRR Tolkien known as The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.

Sep 19, Lord of the Rings Movies

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:45:19 GMT

Information on the Lord of the Rings movies based on the books by JRR Tolkien. Includes background and production information, criticism and awards, casting and soundtrack.

Sep 16, The Inheritance Trilogy ***1/2

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 05:11:29 GMT

You probably don't need me to tell you about The Inheritance Trilogy. Given all of the publicity surrounding the movie adaptation you've probably all

Sep 10, Books by Tolkien

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:56:39 GMT

A listing of books by Tolkien, including the dates of publication, links to detailed overviews, and other miscellaneous information.

Sep 10, The Tolkien Reader

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:51:45 GMT

An overview of The Tolkien Reader, a compilation of stories and essays by JRR Tolkien first published in 1966.

Sep 10, Roverandom

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:55:41 GMT

A background and overview of Roverandom, a full-length fantasy novel by JRR Tolkien, published for the first time in 1998.

Sep 6, Tom Bombadil

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:17:49 GMT

An overview of the enigmatic Tom Bombadil, a character from JRR Tolkiens Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Sep 5, The Shanarra Series Review

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:08:20 GMT

I've been a fan of the fantasy genre for several years, since first reading The Hobbit. After reading Tolkien, I looked for other good fantasy novels

Sep 5, Review - The Children of Hurin

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:04:19 GMT

I am a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien from my teen years, when I first read The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings, so when I saw The Children of Hurin sitting in

Aug 31, Tolkien Studies

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:19:57 GMT

Reviews and suggestions for published books of Tolkien studies, from scholarly reviews to biographies to books that touch upon the source material of JRR Tolkien.

Aug 28, History of Middle-earth

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:53:41 GMT

An introduction to 'The History of Middle-earth' series of books, written by JRR Tolkien and compiled and edited by Christopher Tolkien.

Aug 26, Classic Reading Suggestions

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:03:08 GMT

A list of Classic reading suggestions and short reviews for fans of JRR Tolkien and his writings.

Aug 26, Lord of the Rings

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:54:46 GMT

Information on the the twentieth-century masterpiece of fantasy, The Lord of the Rings

Aug 21, The Hobbit

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:59:09 GMT

Information on The Hobbit, JRR Tolkien's classic novel and precursor to The Lord of the Rings.

Jul 6, The Letters of JRR Tolkien

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:55:50 GMT

An overview of The Letters of JRR Tolkien, a collection of letters written by JRR Tolkien throughout his life concerning his broad range of writings and interests.

Jul 2, Suggested Reading

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:59:53 GMT

A suggested reading list (non-Tolkien) for fans of JRR Tolkien and his writings.

Jul 2, Historical Reading Suggestions

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:53:35 GMT

A list of historical reading suggestions for fans of historical fiction and/or fans of JRR Tolkiens writings.

May 21, JRR Tolkien's Sources

Mon, 21 May 2007 20:04:23 GMT

A study of JRR Tolkien's sources and literary interests, especially as relate to his creation of Middle-earth and its mythology.

May 16, Tolkien Bookstore

Wed, 16 May 2007 18:00:23 GMT

A webstore offering books, movies, and music related to J.R.R. Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings.

May 7, Morgoth

Mon, 07 May 2007 20:36:01 GMT

An overview of the character of Morgoth, also known as Melkor, the "Dark Enemy" of JRR Tolkien's Middle Earth mythology.

Apr 26, Frodo Baggins

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:57:55 GMT

An overview of the character of Frodo Baggins, a hobbit from the Shire thrust into the middle of an epic conflict for the One Ring.

Apr 17, Turin Turambar

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:44:38 GMT

An introduction to the character of Turin Turambar, a major figure from JRR Tolkiens legendarium and the protagonist of the recently released novel, The Children of Hurin.

Apr 9, The Peoples of Middle-earth

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:31:06 GMT

An overview of The Peoples of Middle-earth, the final volume in the twelve-volume History of Middle-earth series of writings by JRR Tolkien, edited and posthumously published by Christopher Tolkien.

Apr 7, The War of the Jewels

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:15:06 GMT

An overview of The War of the Jewels, volume eleven of the twelve volume History of Middle-earth series of posthumously published writings by JRR Tolkien, collected and edited by Christopher Tolkien.

Apr 4, The Shaping of Middle Earth

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:43:31 GMT

An overview of The Shaping of Middle-earth, volume IV in the twelve volume History of Middle-earth series by JRR Tolkien, collected and edited by Christopher Tolkien.