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Mod post - How should we revitalize this community?
Poll I know it's been *really* quiet around here since our attempt in making something happen with the discussions last year in '05, 06. I really love this community and want to bring it back since LotR books are always being reread and i'm sure there are views about it that you want to bring about and discuss ( Read more... ) -
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"Some years ago the Lord of the Black Land wished to purchase horses of us at great price, but we refused him, for he puts beasts to evil use. Then he sent plundering Orcs, and they carry off what they can, choosing always the black horses: few of these are now left. For that reason our feud with the Orcs is bitter." (Eomer, The Riders of Rohan)
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The Breaking of The Fellowship discussion
I apologize for this being late; there was a storm here yesterday and I wasn't able to get online ( Read more... ) -
readthebook Discussion - A Shortcut to Mushrooms
Hey all, please forgive the duplicate post. I had a blonde moment the other day and forgot to select the readthebook community when I updated. *blush* Anyway, it serves as a friendly lil reminder for the members I tagged. :p
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A Shortcut to Mushrooms - readthebook discussion
This week’s chapter is A Shortcut to Mushrooms from The Fellowship of the Ring ( Read more... ) -
"March 2006: Back to Middle-Earth Month
Some pimpage... ;)
"March 2006: Back to Middle-Earth Month
Miss the golden days of the Lord of the Rings fandom? Get homesick for Middle-Earth?
Then this is for you! You don't need to sign up anywhere to participate. But if you see this on your friends-page and like the idea, please post this text to your LJ to spread the word ( Read more... ) -
The Siege of Gondor Discussion
”Tell me” he said, “is there any hope? For Frodo, I mean; or at least mostly for Frodo.”
Gandalf put his hand on Pippin’s hand. “There never was much hope,” he answered. “Just a fool’s hope, as I have been told.” I think I was looking forward to that little exchange between Gandalf and Pippin all throughout when I was rereading the chapter. I ( Read more... ) -
The Siege of Gondor Reading Guide
Things to think about:
Many things happen in this chapter and I find it packed with significant events that warrant a looong discussion about.
Key events/themes/issues include
--the conversation between Denethor, Faramir, Gandalf and Pippin about their defenses but most importantly, fate of Frodo and Sam …
--the Siege of Gondor itself and ( Read more... ) -
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"I will not say the day is done, nor bid the stars farewell." ~Sam
Hey all,
Just a friendly reminder that we need people to help facilitate discussion these coming weeks. I've volunteered for the week of the 19th for The Siege of Gondor but I surely am not the only one here among such fine folk that want a say about LotR ( Read more... )