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When the Dragon’s away, the Dwarves will play
Now that they have no choice, Thorin and company agree to accompany Bilbo into the lair of Smaug. Find out what happens next by joining with the Book Club as we move on, in our study of The Hobbit, to Chapter XIII- Not At Home.
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Are dragons as big an environmental disaster as global warming?
Find out by joining us on Monday March 5th as the Book Club moves on in its discussion of ‘The Hobbit’, to Chapter XI, On The Doorstep.
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For a good time – come visit Lake Town; Bilbo did!
After such a miserable time spent with the Elves, Bilbo and his companions now spend some pleasant time amongst the Men of Lake Town. The Book Club, on February 19th, will move on in our discussion of ‘The Hobbit’ to Chapter X, ‘A Warm Welcome’. Feel free to join us.
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Captured by elves
The Book Club, in our ongoing discussion of ‘The Hobbit” has now moved on to Chapter IX ‘Barrels out of Bond’ .In this chapter all of Bilbo’s companions become captured by the Woodelves of Mirkwood, and he once again has to prove his worth.
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Eyes in the firelight, giant spiders, invisible Elves and a enchanted stream!!
All that and more, as the Book Club moves on this week, in our discussion of The Hobbit, to Chapter VIII; Flies and Spiders.
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Helm’s Deep in Candyland?
According to his Blog, over the Christmas holidays, Miss(ed) Mannors and some family friends built a 7 foot long by 3 foot wide by 2 foot high diarama of the Battle of Helm’s Deep. The hook; they used candy with icing as cement, mortar and a coating for the mountains, Gummi Bears as Orcs and…
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Who is Gollumjapyx Smeagol?
Think Spain report that a newly discovered insect, found living in caves in Castellon province,Spain, and is being named after Tolkien’s Gollum. You can see a picture of the insect here.
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Wingnut responds to NewLine’s blacklisting of PJ
Ain’t It Cool comment about the damage NewLine’s Bob Shaye did to his own reputation with his complaints about PJ. This is followed by ‘Wingnut Films’ official response to Shaye’s comments.
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New Line blacklists Peter Jackson
Robert Shaye, the co-chairman of New Line Cinema, has told SCI FI Wire that he will never work with Peter Jackson on ‘The Hobbit’, or on any other film, because of legal action Jackson is taking against New Line.
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Book Club- Dr Dolittle he is not!
This week, the Book Club moves on in our discussion of ‘The Hobbit” to Chapter VII, where Bilbo and his companions meet a ‘man’ who not only talks to the animals, but is able to become one!! Join us to discuss what happens when they meet this big, dangerous to meet in the dark, skin-changing…
