March 25 - Tolkien Reading Day

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But in Gondor the New Year will always now begin upon the twenty-fifth of March when Sauron fell, and when you were brought out of the fire to the King.
- Gandalf in the Return of the King

March 25 is the date of the defeat of Sauron and fall of Barad-dûr
and gondorian New Year. To celebrate this (fictional) event and the (real) literary genius of J.R.R.Tolkien, this date has been declared as Tolkien Reading Day since 2003.

You can take part anywhere in the world - just open any Tolkien's book and reread your favourite passage. Or you can start reading it all over again - whether you read the whole trilogy or just a few lines, you will be a part of the worldwide community of Tolkien fans doing the same to honour the Professor.

You can also share your thoughts with us - what is your favourite passage, and what are you going to read today?


Tolkien by DandyHerulokion

And this started as a short feature... (but I couldn't stop because there is so much wonderful art inspired by Tolkien)

Luthien Tinuviel by JankaLateckova Gondolin by faQy Tarot: The Lovers by Sceith-A
Music from the deepest forest by Candra The Great Adventure by greensap Alqualonde by tuuliky
I am not my uncle. by SaigaTokihito Feanor.. estasi e tormento by icy-maiden Eorlingas by s-u-w-i
Glorfindel. Before The Storm. by Venlian welcome from Lothlorien,new version by breath-art Aredhel in the forest of Nan Elmoth by Sieskja
Arwen and Celebrian by steamey Dior Eluchil(Cover Illustration) by daLomacchi Fiery rhythm. by Righon
Legolas by Gellihana-art Horns of Elfland by Hbruton Fingolfin vs Morgoth by mattleese87
Recap: Queens of Numenor by shyangell
[Hobbit]King of Dale by Wavesheep
The Years of Youth by EKukanova Eowyn of Rohan by rittareart
Aqualonde by marisoly
Thorin and Thranduil by evankart Beren Meets Luthien by SarkaSkorpikova
Huor and Hurin Approaching Gondolin by DonatoArts To Minas Tirith by kuliszu
elrond council by NachoCastro Ramparts by darekzabrocki
Smaug by Yoann-Lossel Huan's Promise by ebe-kastein
Eowyn and Faramir palace by adrilida1411 Ride to Edoras by Canis-Lupess
Glaurung and Turin by Atriedes
Lord of the rings by KnyazevSergey
The Lord of the Rings by Raiddo Lords of the Rings by AbePapakhian
Midsummer's Eve by peet



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Zeonista's avatar
About every other month has a Tolkien Reading Day for me! :D