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Hey there, fellow travelers!
By far, the biggest thing to happen in Tolkiendom in 2021 was The Nature of Middle-earth, the latest collection of previously unpublished Tolkien writings.
When we interviewed Carl Hostetter, the book’s editor, back in August, we recorded a special bonus episode for our patrons, in which we got Carl’s takes on topics including Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth films, LOTR on Prime, Tolkien’s Catholic Faith and the role it plays in Middle-earth, and controversy in the world of Tolkien Studies.
Carl has made an incredible contribution to Tolkien’s legacy with The Nature of Middle-earth as well as his other work in Tolkien studies and lore, and we should all be open to what he has to say on these important topics! Join us!
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- John R
- Ms. Anonymous
- Kaitlyn of Tea With Tolkien
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Special thanks to the following patrons:
- Andrew T
- John R
- Ms. Anonymous
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Redhawk
- Shannon S
- Brian O
- Emilio P
- Zeke F
- James A
- James L
- Chris L
- Chuck F
- Asya V
- Ish of the Hammer
- Teresa C
- David of Pints with Jack
- Jonathan D
- Eric S
- Joey S
- Eric B
- Johanna T
- Mike M
- Robert H
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
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