Erendis offers some words of wisdom; will Aldarion hear them? Join The Man of the West as he wraps up Series 6 of the TTT with one more passage from The Mariner’s Wife.

It’s time for one more reading in The Lay of Leithian before we (hopefully) return to Fandom Fridays in Series 6. Poor Beren is going to have to wait awhile, but at least he has her kiss to remember.

No, not The Man of the West: no one would call him busy. It’s time for the last reading of this Series in A Long-expected Party, as Bilbo and Gandalf chat about the hobbit’s plans.

It’s time for a lingering look at a number of Númenórean names as we examine the etymology of… oh, I’m out of alliteration. Enjoy!

We continue our readings in Carpenter’s book, The Inklings, as we learn about C.S. Lewis’ good friend, Charles Williams — and what Tolkien thought of him, too.

Join The Man of the West as he begins the final week of Series 5 of the TTT with a question about the Rings of Power and longevity. Or maybe it’s the Oil of Olwë?

Erendis makes her position quite clear, as she and Aldarion are reunited after his 14-year long journey. Aldarion appears to turn a new leaf, but will it stick?

We return for another long reading from The Lay of Leithian as Daeron the minstrel plays for the lovely Lúthien as she dances, and a rough-looking stranger comes stumbling onto the scene.

Old Rory Brandybuck has a point, after all. We return to the Long-expected Party just in time to see Bilbo disappear. Plus, what’s a party without a little regret?

The Man of the West steps away from The Lord of the Rings for a week as we look at a place mentioned in the Second Age Saturday readings this series.

We continue our time in Carpenter’s The Inklings and talk about Tolkien’s belief in the inherent truths of myth, and the effect his arguments had on Lewis.

Join The Man of the West as he starts week 40 of Today’s Tolkien Times with a question about what Gandalf knew, and when he knew it. 

Aldarion manages to drive Erendis away from Armenolos even while he’s away for nearly 15 years. Just imagine what will happen when he returns.

We all know that Thingol married up, but our time in The Lay of Leithian today really gives us some insight as to why. Also, we meet Daeron — forgotten harper, singer doomed.

True of Bilbo and his guests, as well as The Man of the West and his listeners. More time at A Long-expected Party, a discussion about fireworks and waistcoats, not to mention a very dangerous dance.

It’s time to break out your Old English and even Old Norse as we look at Bilbo’s age of eleventy-one, and learn that abandoning the long hundred meant losing out on some cool numbers.

We continue our study on the Inklings with a look at ‘The Great War’ between C.S. Lewis and Owen Barfield, as well as a stroll on Addison’s Walk.

Join The Man of the West as he starts week 39 of the TTT with a question about the jobs of the five ‘chief’ wizards. Also: a follow-up on Fëanor confirms our suspicions: he’s still a jerk.

It’s time for the continuing adventures of Aldarion as he finally has eyes for Erendis. As he sails off for distant shores. Plus, the Green Bough of Return and more beautiful names of trees!

Beren is really good at killing Orcs and other bad guys; maybe too good. Join The Man of the West for his continued readings through The Lay of Leithian, as Beren finally heads south.

Let us all hope that the art of The Man of the West does the same. Join him today for our continuing read through A Long-Expected Party, this time with fireworks and even more food!

Well, actually, it does — but it also means a half-dozen other things or so. Join The Man of the West for a look at a word that has offended the Sackville-Bagginses. Also, Gloin says Bilbo looks like a dealer.

Don’t blame me: the punctuation is in the original. Time for another close look at the budding friendship between C.S. Lewis and Tolkien; so long as the former doesn’t keep making terrible poetry suggestions.

Join The Man of the West as he starts the week off talking about one of his favorite characters in the legendarium. And his unfortunate cousin.