The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien -> Starting January 15th, 2023

[Aly]

This tale of Middle-earth's First Age, which appeared in incomplete forms in the posthumously published The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales , also edited by Tolkien's son, Christopher, only hinted at the depth and power of the tragic story of Túrin and Niënor, the children of Húrin, the lord of Dor-lómin, who achieved renown for having confronted Morgoth, who was the master of Sauron, the manifestation of evil in the Lord of the Rings.

Six thousand years before the One Ring is destroyed, Middle-earth lies under the shadow of the Dark Lord Morgoth. The greatest warriors among elves and men have perished, and all is in darkness and despair. But a deadly new leader rises, Túrin, son of Húrin, and with his grim band of outlaws begins to turn the tide in the war for Middle-earth -- awaiting the day he confronts his destiny and the deadly curse laid upon him

[Ashlyn]

The Departure of Turin (view spoiler)[ I can’t even imagine being sent out like Turin was. I honestly have never seen or read LOTRs so I’m hoping this books starts making more sense to me because it seemed from The Introduction that I probably should have read those. (hide spoiler)]

Of Mim The Dwarf (view spoiler)[The part with the curse was so intense! I’m really enjoying this one so far. It’s very well written. (hide spoiler)]

The Coming of Turin into Brethil (view spoiler)[It’s super interesting to follow Turin along with his journey everywhere. I feel like this book is really good but a lot is happening, especially since it’s occurring over many years in such a short time frame. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[I can’t believe it just ended with Hurin and Morwen at the gravestone of Turin and Nienor! I really enjoyed this one!! (hide spoiler)]