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John Rhys-Davies says no to being a dwarf again
According to an exclusive at Empire Online when he was asked if he would again put on Dwarf makeup and appear in ‘The Hobbit”, part of John Rhys Davies reply was; “I’ve already been asked and to be honest with you, I wouldn’t. I have already completely ruled it out. There’s a sentimental part of…
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Festival in The Shire
For fans of Tolkien, Machynlleth, Wales will host one of the biggest events ever to take place. Taking place at the historic Y Plas manor, The Festival in the Shire will include: a conference with numerous well known guest speakers, a collectors exposition including original artworks and many rare books, and the highlight; the festival…
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Feanor returns; Is Morgoth Ready? – Book Club Update
The CoE Book Club, in our ongoing discussion of the Silmarillion, has now reached Chapter III.13 Of the Return of the Noldor. Feel free to come and help us discuss what happens when Feanor and Fingolfin return, with their people, to Middle-earth. You can join in the discussion here.
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Author Brian Sibley’s upcoming London appearance
British writer Brian Sibley, co-author of the script of the1981 BBC broadcast of LOTR, writer of numerous other BBC adaptations, author of The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy, Peter Jackson: A Film-maker’s Journey, and many other adaptations, film companions and documentaries, is about to make an appearance in London. Brian…
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Which two characters direct the course of actions in the First Age?
This week, in our ongoing discussion of the Silmarillion, the CoE Book Club moves on to chapter III.6; Of Feanor and the Unchaining of Melkor. Feel free to join in the discussion at any time.
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Book Club- The Firstborn have arrived!
The CoE Book Club, in our ongoing discussion of The Silmarillion, has moved on this week to Chapter 3 of the Quenta Silmarillion; ‘The Coming of The Elves and The Captivity of Melkor” Feel free to pick up your copy and join in!
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Quenta Silmarillion
After discussing Ainulindale and Valaquenta, the Book Club now moves on to Chapter One of The Quenta Silmarillion, that portion of The Silmarillion that deals chiefly with the First Age. Everyone is invited to read along with us and to feel free to join us in the discussion.
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The movers and shakers of Middle-earth
After an interesting discussion of part one of the Silmarillion, Ainulindale, The CoE Book Club this week moves on to part two, Valaquenta. Feel free to grab your copy and join in.
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CoE Book Club to take on “The Silmarillion”
On Monday June 22nd, the Council of Elrond’s Book Club will begin reading and discussing ‘The Silmarillion’, and all members are invited to join in. We will be going through the book of a rate of one chapter per week starting with ‘Ainulindale”, the Music of the Ainur.
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Summer reading with the CoE Book Club
The Council of Elrond Book Club is considering ending its sabbatical and restarting for this summer, but we’re looking for guidance from members as to which book we should read, and discuss, next. If you are interested in joining us, please come to the Book Club Forum and vote in our poll.
