There And Back Again 27: Isildur’s Bane
In this session, we try valiantly to make it through the Council of Elrond, and fall just a little short of our goal.
There And Back Again 26: In The House Of Elrond
In this session, we catch our breath in Rivendell and discuss a remarkable poetic achievement in book two, chapter one of The Lord of the Rings!
There And Back Again 25: There My Heart Is
In this session, we race from Weathertop to the Ford of Bruinen, meeting Glorfindel and facing down black riders in chapter twelve of The Lord of the Rings!
There And Back Again 24: Lights On Weathertop
In this session, we depart from Bree, confront the black riders on Weathertop, and hear the tale of Beren and Luthien!
There And Back Again 23: Not All Who Wander Are Lost
In this session, we arrive in Bree, spend some time at the Prancing Pony, and meet the man they call Strider!
There And Back Again 22: Tom Bombadil
In this session, we discuss the importance of blue jackets and yellow boots, and journey with the hobbits through the Barrow-Downs!
There And Back Again 21: Beyond The Shire
This week, we cover chapter five and six of The Fellowship of the Ring, and discuss Buckland, Sam’s heroism, and the nature of the Old Forest.
There And Back Again 20: Short Cuts, Long Delays
This week, we cover chapter four of The Fellowship of the Ring, and discuss Sam’s first encounter with elves, short cuts and beer, and the goodness of Farmer Maggot.
There And Back Again 19: Black Riders
This week, we cover chapter three of The Fellowship of the Ring, and discuss hobbit-style urgency, leaving Bag End, encounters with Black Riders, and elves, sir! Elves!