Why We Love Middle-earth
An Enthusiast's Book about Tolkien, Middle-earth, and the LotR Fandom

This book is for you if you’re interested in delving deeper into all things Tolkien, no matter if newbie, casual or hardcore fan, no matter if you’ve found your way to this book via the novels or movies – there is something for everyone. The first part mostly deals with a recommended reading order,......more

I'm of an older generation that was used to keeping their likes and hobbies private unlike to some that seem to wear their fandoms on their foreheads like a scarlet letter. Also, it seems like most fandoms are at war with each other. Which is kind of not conducive to being open about what you may or......more

Velký, velký překvapení! Prancing Pony Podcast popravdě neposlouchám nijak pravidelně, čas od času si náhodně pustím nějaký ten díl. Shawn a Alan mají neuvěřitelnou chemii a ta se jim podařila přenést i na stránky této knihy. Je to vtipný, odlehčený, jednoduchý, přesto úderný, poučný a po duši hladíc......more

Just as enjoyable as the podcast--you can really hear their voices coming through the text. Plenty of exploration for new and seasoned Tolkien fans to enjoy. Best of all, leaves you with tons of recommendations for more fandom resources -- books, organizations, podcasts, journals, and more. A joyful......more

I love the PPP, so I’m not surprised that I liked this book. I also know that it wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Alan and Shawn have many digressions and funny references that are still good in the written medium. They do a good job with the overview of Tolkien fandom with their own preferences a......more