Canberra Tolkien Fellowship

06/06/2026

Our book recommendation for today is “The Battle of Maldon: together with The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth”.

This nook prose translation of "The Battle of Maldon", a 10-century Old English poem about a real world battle, together with the poem The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm's Son, an imaginary sequel to the battle and frame narrative to the poem.

Also included is a previously unpublished lecture "The Tradition of Versification in Old English", which deals with the nature of poetic tradition.

Have you read this book?

04/06/2026

Are you a fan of Dune? Would you agree with Tolkien’s assessment?

While he never expanded on the reasons why, Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien once revealed that he was definitely not a fan of the Dune saga.

04/06/2026

Do you like playing legendarium themed games like LOTRO?

Today in 2010, Warner Bros. announced that The Lord of the Rings Online will become free-to-play.

How many hours have you dedicated to this game?

03/06/2026

Happy Birthday Tolkien Gateway 🎂

Tolkien Gateway (or simply TG) is a not-for-profit collaborative wiki devoted to the works of Tolkien, and is the largest online Tolkien-related encyclopaedia.

This poster uses Tolkien Gateway almost everyday - we wish you many more years.

02/06/2026

Are you looking for an excuse to re-read Tolkien’s works?

01/06/2026

How many times have you read “Beren and Lúthien”?

Beren and Lúthien is a collection of writings by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien as a single book, published on 1 June 2017. I

t contains the various versions of the story previously published throughout the volumes of The History of Middle-earth

30/05/2026

Peter Jackson is said to be in talks to adapt further Tolkien works, including The Silmarillion.

What would you want to see adapted? What would make you cringe?

Peter Jackson has revealed that he is in talks to adapt further works by author J.R.R. Tolkien, including 'The Silmarillion'

30/05/2026

This looks like fun 🎬

When a grieving father partakes in a Lord of the Rings fan gathering he is given the salvation he never knew he needed.

29/05/2026

Check out Mythmoot - a great event from Signum University😊

Every year the community of Signum University: students, fans, and staff gather in person and online for Mythmoot! Join us to experience academic papers, panels, hijinks, creative showcases, our first-ever Mythmoot book club, formal and informal discussions, great food, and long-lasting memories.

Festivities and formal presentations run from Thursday through Sunday- you are welcome to register for any or all days with Guests of Honor Michael D.C. Drout, Kij Johnson, and Larry Swain.

Mythmoot XIII: Unexpected Company - June 25-28, 2026
https://ow.ly/x2EM50Z43wu
Registration and lodging are available in Blackberry!
Staying at the National Conference Center? You must purchase both your ticket and lodging by June 1.

Merch is available https://ow.ly/262K50Z43wy - shirts, hoodies, stickers, notebooks, tapestries, and more!

28/05/2026

Yesterday members Tolkien fans from across Australia, New Zealand and Spain caught up to discuss all things Tolkien.

We were treated to a wonderful talk “Trees of Tongues" or "So what is so good about philology anyway?" from Ilana Mushin.

Join us for our next online catch-up in June!