Two Words, One Answer.
Bilbo Baggins
 Untangling Tolkien: A Chronology and Commentary for The Lord of the Rings $17.95 Having read Tolkien's works when I was a teen and a few times again over the next 25 years, I have have always enjoyed his depth of commitment to literature. Then there was Peter Jackson's epic retelling of the story on the big screen, yet another master at work. Which all leads to Michael Perry's painstaking and well thought out chronology of Tolkien's works. A difficult task to be sure but accomplished all the same. As the author mentions in his preface, this book is a reference book first and foremost but it truly does "untangle" the time line of the story. Short on frills but long on detail in really is a handy thing to have when you want to jump back into the lands of elves and hobbits.  Ballad Of Bilbo Baggins $0.89 A youtube sensation, this song goes best with its corresponding video. Spock acting dorky and singing this song surrounded by blonde 60's girls? Hilarious. And so I purchased this song for my iPod when I cannot be at home watching the youtube video! Try it, and I think you'll be hooked too. |
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