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what do you call a Balrog that’s actually pretty chill and friendly? a Palrog
August 31, 2026 at 2:19 AM
what do you call a Balrog that’s actually pretty chill and friendly? a Palrog
[New Video] 10 Lore Moments I Hope to See in The Rings of Power Season 3
Watch here: youtu.be/srJ1_G6v86k
Watch here: youtu.be/srJ1_G6v86k
10 Lore Moments I Hope to See in The Rings of Power Season 3
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August 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
[New Video] 10 Lore Moments I Hope to See in The Rings of Power Season 3
Watch here: youtu.be/srJ1_G6v86k
Watch here: youtu.be/srJ1_G6v86k
The Filth of Saruman | LOTR Book Club Part 9: Book III, Ch. 9-11
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YouTube: youtu.be/dLZKHNFHfnY
Blog Post: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20...
YouTube: youtu.be/dLZKHNFHfnY
The Filth of Saruman | LOTR Book Club Part 9: Book III, Ch. 9-11 — Tea with Tolkien
Part 9: The Two Towers part 3; Ch. 9-11 Chapter 9: Flotsam and Jetsam Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli stay with Merry and Pippin as the others leave to consult with Treebeard. Togethe...
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August 10, 2026 at 4:39 AM
The Filth of Saruman | LOTR Book Club Part 9: Book III, Ch. 9-11
Blog Post: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20...
YouTube: youtu.be/dLZKHNFHfnY
Blog Post: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20...
YouTube: youtu.be/dLZKHNFHfnY
My interviews with the cast and showrunners will be live in one hour! #TheRingsofPower
The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
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The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
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The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
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August 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
My interviews with the cast and showrunners will be live in one hour! #TheRingsofPower
The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
youtu.be/eIixYvdLMqM
The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
youtu.be/eIixYvdLMqM
The tea on season three is brewing… interviews coming 10:00am EST tomorrow! 🫖
The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
youtu.be/eIixYvdLMqM
The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
youtu.be/eIixYvdLMqM
The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
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August 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
The tea on season three is brewing… interviews coming 10:00am EST tomorrow! 🫖
The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
youtu.be/eIixYvdLMqM
The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners
youtu.be/eIixYvdLMqM
New video: Rohan Rides to War | LOTR Book Club Part 8: Book III, Ch. 5-8
Listen here: youtu.be/HsD4jIs403Y
Listen here: youtu.be/HsD4jIs403Y
Rohan Rides to War | LOTR Book Club Part 8: Book III, Ch. 5-8
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August 4, 2026 at 4:05 AM
New video: Rohan Rides to War | LOTR Book Club Part 8: Book III, Ch. 5-8
Listen here: youtu.be/HsD4jIs403Y
Listen here: youtu.be/HsD4jIs403Y
This week in our book club, Gandalf returns and Rohan rides to war! ⚔️
My notes here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20...
My notes here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20...
Rohan Rides to War | LOTR Book Club Part 8: Book III, Ch. 5-8 — Tea with Tolkien
Part 8: The Two Towers part 2; Book III, Ch. 5-8 Chapter 5: The White Rider Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli follow the tracks of Merry and Pippin into Fangorn Forest. However, instead of finding...
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August 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
This week in our book club, Gandalf returns and Rohan rides to war! ⚔️
My notes here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20...
My notes here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20...
Our book club started The Two Towers this week! Check out my recap and major highlights here:
The Doom of Choice | LOTR Book Club Part 7: Book III, Ch. 1-4
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The Doom of Choice | LOTR Book Club Part 7: Book III, Ch. 1-4
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The Doom of Choice | LOTR Book Club Part 7: Book III, Ch. 1-4
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July 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Our book club started The Two Towers this week! Check out my recap and major highlights here:
The Doom of Choice | LOTR Book Club Part 7: Book III, Ch. 1-4
youtu.be/sKQf-gT-g9o
The Doom of Choice | LOTR Book Club Part 7: Book III, Ch. 1-4
youtu.be/sKQf-gT-g9o
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Watch my recap of The Rings of Power Hall H panel and teaser here:
youtu.be/fCwXITLJOaE
#SDCC #TheRingsofPower
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#SDCC #TheRingsofPower
The Rings of Power Hall H Panel Recap | SDCC 2026
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July 30, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Watch my recap of The Rings of Power Hall H panel and teaser here:
youtu.be/fCwXITLJOaE
#SDCC #TheRingsofPower
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#SDCC #TheRingsofPower
If you missed the start of our The Lord of the Rings book club, you’re welcome to jump in now as we begin The Two Towers - the discussion opens for the first few chapters on July 27th!
More info here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/2026/3/...
More info here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/2026/3/...
Join us for The Lord of the Rings Book Club 2026 — Tea with Tolkien
Our community will be journeying through The Lord of the Rings together this summer and autumn, and we’d love for you to join us! Reading and Discussion Schedule: June 1: "The Fellowship of the R...
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July 19, 2026 at 3:29 AM
If you missed the start of our The Lord of the Rings book club, you’re welcome to jump in now as we begin The Two Towers - the discussion opens for the first few chapters on July 27th!
More info here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/2026/3/...
More info here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/2026/3/...
If I were to imagine Middle-earth as a tapestry, it would be woven with every color.
So too should be its adaptations.
So too should be its fan communities.
You are welcome here.
🫶
So too should be its adaptations.
So too should be its fan communities.
You are welcome here.
🫶
July 17, 2026 at 4:16 AM
If I were to imagine Middle-earth as a tapestry, it would be woven with every color.
So too should be its adaptations.
So too should be its fan communities.
You are welcome here.
🫶
So too should be its adaptations.
So too should be its fan communities.
You are welcome here.
🫶
New video: JRR Tolkien & Pope Leo XIV | Pope Leo XIV quotes The Lord of the Rings in 'Magnifica Humanitas'
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Watch here —
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JRR Tolkien & Pope Leo XIV | Pope Leo XIV quotes The Lord of the Rings in 'Magnifica Humanitas'
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July 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
New video: JRR Tolkien & Pope Leo XIV | Pope Leo XIV quotes The Lord of the Rings in 'Magnifica Humanitas'
Watch here —
youtu.be/wFq5uIqfBVw
Watch here —
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I’ll be on TORn Tuesday tonight talking all things LOTR at #SDCC (and continuing to wonder if we’ll see anything from The Rings of Power this year?!) The stream begins at 8:00pm EST.
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July 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM
I’ll be on TORn Tuesday tonight talking all things LOTR at #SDCC (and continuing to wonder if we’ll see anything from The Rings of Power this year?!) The stream begins at 8:00pm EST.
youtube.com/@theoneringnet
youtube.com/@theoneringnet
Pilot: we have an emergency!!! Is there anyone on board who remembers the difference between Finarfin, Fingolfin, Finwë, and Finrod?????
July 7, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Pilot: we have an emergency!!! Is there anyone on board who remembers the difference between Finarfin, Fingolfin, Finwë, and Finrod?????
Will you be at #SDCC this year?
I’ll be bringing copies of my book, along with tons of freebies that I’d love to give to YOU! I can’t wait! 🤩
I’ll be bringing copies of my book, along with tons of freebies that I’d love to give to YOU! I can’t wait! 🤩
July 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Will you be at #SDCC this year?
I’ll be bringing copies of my book, along with tons of freebies that I’d love to give to YOU! I can’t wait! 🤩
I’ll be bringing copies of my book, along with tons of freebies that I’d love to give to YOU! I can’t wait! 🤩
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June 26, 2026 at 4:13 PM
A long-expected party! 🍄
Our family is so grateful to share that our newest little hobbit has arrived safely! Both of us are doing well. Thank you for all of the prayers and kind wishes! 🤎
Our family is so grateful to share that our newest little hobbit has arrived safely! Both of us are doing well. Thank you for all of the prayers and kind wishes! 🤎
June 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
A long-expected party! 🍄
Our family is so grateful to share that our newest little hobbit has arrived safely! Both of us are doing well. Thank you for all of the prayers and kind wishes! 🤎
Our family is so grateful to share that our newest little hobbit has arrived safely! Both of us are doing well. Thank you for all of the prayers and kind wishes! 🤎
Taking some time off from socials to prepare for the birth of my baby! Some things will continue to be auto-posted, but my responses will likely be delayed. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up! 🫶
June 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Taking some time off from socials to prepare for the birth of my baby! Some things will continue to be auto-posted, but my responses will likely be delayed. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up! 🫶
I'm so sorry to hear that folks outside the US have had issues purchasing my book from Amazon. My publisher has advised purchasing through one of these two retailers instead.
Redemptorist Publications: www.rpbooks.co.uk/into-the-hea...
Blackwells: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Redemptorist Publications: www.rpbooks.co.uk/into-the-hea...
Blackwells: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
May 27, 2026 at 1:29 AM
I'm so sorry to hear that folks outside the US have had issues purchasing my book from Amazon. My publisher has advised purchasing through one of these two retailers instead.
Redemptorist Publications: www.rpbooks.co.uk/into-the-hea...
Blackwells: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Redemptorist Publications: www.rpbooks.co.uk/into-the-hea...
Blackwells: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Sending my love to everyone attending WestMoot this weekend! I wish I was able to join you, but I’m home getting ready to meet our newest little hobbit any day now!
For those attending in person, I sent some special free goodies - so make sure you grab one! And send photos! 🫶
For those attending in person, I sent some special free goodies - so make sure you grab one! And send photos! 🫶
May 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Sending my love to everyone attending WestMoot this weekend! I wish I was able to join you, but I’m home getting ready to meet our newest little hobbit any day now!
For those attending in person, I sent some special free goodies - so make sure you grab one! And send photos! 🫶
For those attending in person, I sent some special free goodies - so make sure you grab one! And send photos! 🫶
me everyday now that I’ve won a Tolkien Society award
May 17, 2026 at 11:36 PM
me everyday now that I’ve won a Tolkien Society award
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Happy Coronation day to King Aragorn II, Elessar, Estel, son of Arathorn, fostered by Elrond Half-elven, Heir of Isildur, Chieftain of the Dúnedain, unifying King of Gondor and Arnor, descendant of Númenor, formerly known as the scoundrel Strider, opener of double doors, wifeguy to Arwen Undómiel
May 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Happy Coronation day to King Aragorn II, Elessar, Estel, son of Arathorn, fostered by Elrond Half-elven, Heir of Isildur, Chieftain of the Dúnedain, unifying King of Gondor and Arnor, descendant of Númenor, formerly known as the scoundrel Strider, opener of double doors, wifeguy to Arwen Undómiel
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The Tolkien Society Awards 2026 locusmag.com/2026/04...
April 29, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Tolkien Society Awards 2026 locusmag.com/2026/04...
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Vairë’s task is ever so clearly beautiful yet subtly critical + the fact that Míriel joins her to tell the story of her husband and children… which is, you know, quite rich. So I wanted this piece to be the richest. If you can figure, there are 2 events on tapestries, one about Míriel’s firstborn +
April 28, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Vairë’s task is ever so clearly beautiful yet subtly critical + the fact that Míriel joins her to tell the story of her husband and children… which is, you know, quite rich. So I wanted this piece to be the richest. If you can figure, there are 2 events on tapestries, one about Míriel’s firstborn +
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Congratulations to all the winners of the 2026 @tolkiensociety.org awards: @miriamellis.bsky.social, @teawithtolkien.com, @alas-not-me.bsky.social, and Michael Drout (who I don't believe is on Bluesky!
Fine, fine work all around. Delighted to be part of the Tolkien community with you all!
Fine, fine work all around. Delighted to be part of the Tolkien community with you all!
We're pleased to announce the winners of the Tolkien Society Awards 2026. Visit our website to find out who won! www.tolkiensociety.org/app/uploads/...
Winners of the Tolkien Society Awards 2026 Announced
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April 27, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2026 @tolkiensociety.org awards: @miriamellis.bsky.social, @teawithtolkien.com, @alas-not-me.bsky.social, and Michael Drout (who I don't believe is on Bluesky!
Fine, fine work all around. Delighted to be part of the Tolkien community with you all!
Fine, fine work all around. Delighted to be part of the Tolkien community with you all!