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I've played 15 hours of Tales of the Shire and these are my favorite Lord of the Rings easter eggs that I've spotted so far

Middle-earth lore fans rejoice because I've discovered the best Tales of the Shire easter eggs

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Stardew Valley-infused Lord of the Rings life sim Tales of the Shire almost had its hobbits speaking Westron – but while "die-hard Tolkien fans" would've loved it, "there just wasn't enough to go on"

The language "would sound a little bit like Simlish," too

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Tales of the Shire review: "As a long-time Tolkien fan, I'm both pleasantly surprised and slightly frustrated at what should've been my dream Lord of the Rings game"

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I Am Giorgia: All the Right stuff —the making of Meloni

Whatever your political stance, this book is beguiling, and a fascinating read

Evening Standard

Palantir, Anduril, Erebor: Peter Thiel, The Lord Of The Finance Rings

Peter Thiel's fascination with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" isn't just a personal quirk — it's a strategic theme that runs through his business empire.

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Peter Thiel’s Palantir poses a grave threat to Americans

Working with the Trump administration, the data company could be used to target the president’s opponents

The Guardian - US

10 Types of Jade Plants That Will Bring Good Vibes to Any Room

These low-maintenance succulents are a wonder to care for and when it comes to jade plant varieties, these ten are the best of the best.

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Statues of JRR Tolkien and his wife to be unveiled in East Yorkshire

The wooden statues commemorate the author’s time in the area while recuperating after the first world war and a moment that inspired a tale of star-crossed love in Middle-earth

The Guardian - UK

Gollum is back: the ‘stinker’ returns to the big screen in new Lord of the Rings film - The Hunt for Gollum

Andy Serkis will direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum with Peter Jackson and original team on board

Evening Standard

Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum finally announces release date

'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' will be released on December 17 2027, New Line Cinema and Warner BRos have announced.

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Huge Gandalf statue to be removed from airport after 12 years of delighting tourists

‘It’s been quite a Lord of the Rings-heavy storytelling theme in here’

The Independent UK

First Scottish Gaelic translation of The Hobbit published

THE first Scottish Gaelic translation of JRR Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit has been completed ...

The National (Scotland)

‘WH Smith wasn’t just a workplace’: ex-staff and shoppers on the high street chain

With the brand to disappear from town and city streets, readers share their memories of how it touched their lives

The Guardian - UK

Best-selling novel to be published in Scottish Gaelic for first time

AN EPIC fantasy novel, which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, has been translated into Scottish Gaelic for the first time ...

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Cozy Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire aims to be something "Tolkien would be happy with," and "add to his world like a real mythology"

The upcoming life sim aims to "fit within Tolkien's world"

The Guardian - UK

Writers’ work built on women’s labour

Brief letters: Not another elf! | Quick crossword | Cooking for one | Fewer ingredients

The Independent UK

JRR Tolkien’s new letters reveal how irritable he could be

‘She reduced my manuscript to nonsense’ reads one letter as new archive sheds light on writer’s creative process

The Guardian - UK

‘Reduced to nonsense’: JRR Tolkien’s irritation with typist revealed in archive

Exclusive: Important collection of author’s letters and manuscripts, being sold in April, reveals his loathing of sloppiness and love of language

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Lord Of The Fries Wins Trademark Battle Against Company That Owns J.R.R. Tolkien’s Work

Middle-Earth Enterprises failed in its bid to contest the Melbourne-based burger joint's trademark of "Lord of the".

The Independent UK

Publisher unveils new premises on World Book Day

HarperCollins was founded as Collins & Co in Glasgow 206 years ago.

Inverse

The Most Controversial Fantasy Film of 2024 Is Finally Streaming

Don't sleep on 'The War of the Rohirrim.' Here's why the 2024 'Lord of the Rings' anime is totally worth your time.

Evening Standard

Best books about dragons: Top reads for fantasy lovers

Tales of fire-breathing, serpentine creatures and those who dare to tame them

The Independent UK

Rare collection of ‘incredibly exciting’ Winnie the Pooh letters up for auction

Collection also features letters from Enid Blyton and JRR Tolkien

The Guardian - UK

Rare collection of Winnie-the-Pooh letters to be auctioned

Letters sent between Pooh author AA Milne, illustrator EH Shepard and their publisher Frederick Muller were discovered in a carrier bag in a loft

The Independent UK

11 best fantasy books for otherworldly escapism

Complete with vivid world mapping and top-tier character development, these are the titles to know

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