Buddy Read: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tokien

[Nora]

I just finished Chapter 11 and the opening of the Front Gate reminded me of the scene in the first Lord of the Rings movie when Gandalf was trying to open the door when they were in the mountain!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

There are similarities-which I really enjoy!

[Nora]

I just started reading Chapter 12 and I love how the author describes the dwarves as being "decent...if you don't expect too much."

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

That describes a lot of people!

[Nora]

I reached the part with Smaug and it is reminding me of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Trader!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

That's a good thing!

[Nina]

I've always wanted to read the hobbit and lord of the rings books. But when I've tried in the past I've failed. Anyone got any helpful tips?!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Nina, just read one chapter a day until you get invested in the book. Then you will read it faster!

[Nora]

I agree with Rosemarie, Nina! :))

[Nora]

Smaug is a pretty sneaky dragon!

[Nora]

I definitely think that Bilbo sounds like Legolas.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I like Smaug.

[Nora]

Rosemarie wrote: "I like Smaug."

So do I, Rosemarie.

[Nora]

Love the quote: “While there’s life there’s hope “!

[Nora]

Winter is coming!!!

[Nora]

I too can’t believe that Bilbo and the dwarves are going for a five hour walk without eating breakfast!!!

[Nora]

For some reason, cram sounds really good to me!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I've been going for a lot of long walks on our trip and can't imagine it either. Maybe dwarfs are different!

[Book Nerd, Purple Book Horse]

Nora wrote: "For some reason, cram sounds really good to me!"
Cram is just hardtack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPTdS...
Lembas is the good elvish version.

[Nora]

Book Nerd wrote: "Nora wrote: "For some reason, cram sounds really good to me!"
Cram is just hardtack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPTdS...
Lembas is the good elvish version."

Thanks so much for helping me figure out what it is, Book Nerd! :))

[Nora]

I really like Bard!

[Nora]

I'm so happy the Elven King turned out to be a good person!

[Nora]

I really love the fact the animals can talk in this book!!!<3<3<3

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

It's such a lovely book, isn't it?

[Nora]

Rosemarie wrote: "It's such a lovely book, isn't it?"

It really is one of the loveliest books I've read in such a long time!

[Nora]

I’m so happy Gandalf has returned!!!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Bilbo did quite well on his own.

[Nora]

I think Bilbo did a great job too.

[Nora]

I love how Bilbo dreams about eggs and bacon!!!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

He does like his food, being a good hobbit.

[Em]

Barefoot and fancy free

[Nora]

Thorin is so cruel to Bilbo after all he has done to help the dwarves!

[Nora]

Love that the Elven King hopes that there will be peace and forgiveness!

[Nora]

I'm so happy Thorin and Bilbo forgave each other!!!<3<3<3

[Nora]

I'm so happy that Beorn came to fight in the battle!!!

[Lesle, Appalachian Bibliophile]

Nora, love your comments!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Beorn is one of my favourite characters too. I love his relationship with his animal companions.

[Nora]

Lesle wrote: "Nora, love your comments!"

Thanks so much for saying that, Lesle. I really appreciate it.

[Nora]

Rosemarie wrote: "Beorn is one of my favourite characters too. I love his relationship with his animal companions."

So do I!

[Nora]

Poor Bilbo was “Presumed Dead “!!!

[Nora]

I have finished reading this lovely and magical book and I have loved going on this journey with all of you!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

It's been a fun time!

[Nora]

I definitely agree with you, Rosemarie!

[Lesle, Appalachian Bibliophile]

It was fun following your comments! Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[Nora]

Lesle wrote: "It was fun following your comments! Glad you enjoyed it so much."

Thanks so much for saying that, Lesle!