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Even the little ponies are glad to be rescued from the soporific Withywindle valley this afternoon. The hobbits follow Tom Bombadil to one of the best welcomes they will receive on their journey, later this evening! #Tolkien Enjoying real-time Middle-earth? Visit MiriamEllis.com for prints!

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The conspiracy has been unmasked, and Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin set out in the misty morning, passing under the High Hay through the Brandybucks' private entrance into the the Old Forest. This will be a day like no other for the hobbits. As Merry tells them, "You have left the Shire." #Tolkien

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At last, the hobbits have made it to Crickhollow tonight! Here, they laugh, splash and sing on the edge of danger - remarkable! And tomorrow will be even more interesting for our travelers. I hope you're enjoying this real-time walk through the early chapters of The Fellowship of The Ring.

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After supper, Maggot helps the hobbits to the Bucklebury Ferry. Tolkien left a faint sketch of Brandy Hall, which I have included a fuller watercolor of in A Shire Walking-Party. Will the hobbits ever reach Crickhollow tonight? Come back later to see! #Tolkien #TheFellowshipoftheRing

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As the sun lowers, our hobbit trio enters the water-rich Marish, where Farmer Maggot is famous for his mushrooms. There's a seat for you at Mrs. Maggot's table this evening. What a relief after a long, worrisome day of walking. #Tolkien #thefellowshipofthering #LOTR

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This morning at the edge of the Woody End, Frodo is resolved not to lead his friends into danger, but Sam is likewise determined never to leave him. The contrast of Pippin singing and dancing in the meadow, showing what is natural to hobbits, is so poignant. What a scene! #Tolkien

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By now, Pippin has been taken off to sleep in a little bower, and Frodo is deep in conversation with Gildor Inglorion while dear Sam is simply speechless. Soon, the elves will sing to the stars! #thefellowshipofthering #LOTR #Tolkien

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tonight, Frodo recognizes the elves' song to Elbereth - a truly significant moment - and Sam has his sparkling night with Gildor Inglorion's folk! #Tolkien #thefellowshipofthering #LOTR

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Tonight, the soliloquizing Fox will come upon 3 little hobbits asleep in the Woody End! The journey begins. Museum-quality prints available at MiriamEllis.com.

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Goodpapajama @goodpapajamma.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One of my favorite Tolkien Paintings from " A Shire Walking Party"

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The sun is setting, the lanterns are lighting, Gandalf is coming, the party begins! #HappyHobbitDay, my friends! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmCY...

Celebrate Hobbit Day Like A Hobbit! MiriamEllis.com

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Happy #HobbitDay everybody! A quiet start to the morning with Bilbo and Frodo, but we'll have a party tonight so please check back later: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7YL...

Celebrate Hobbit Day with a quiet walk from Bag End to Hobbit - MiriamEllis.com

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Ever wonder what goes into the making of a book like A Shire Walking-Party? I've made a little film about it, and hope you enjoy. #Tolkien #Booksbooksbooks www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9f_...

The Making of A Shire Walking Party by Miriam Ellis

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Something special today. "Lucy and the Lamp-Post" celebrates one of the most iconic scenes from #CSLewis ' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and continues my study of Tolkien's life and connections. More info in comments #Narnia www.miriamellis.com/post/lucy-th...

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A letter to hobbit mothers and fathers seeking a way to share Middle-earth with their Little Folk while avoiding imagery that's too scary. A family-friendly book, celebrating the beauty and wonder of Tolkien's splendid sub-creation! youtu.be/XH8oQ-WBXow

Tolkien-inspired book suitable for children, A Shire Walking Party

Goodpapajama @goodpapajamma.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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My wife and I are half-way through "A Shire Walking Party". We are reading it one page at a time and not looking forward at the pictures so each one is a surprise. Without becoming effusive, just let me say this is one of the most remarkable/beautiful books I have ever read.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🌟Have you ever seen The Raft-elves before? New prints now available at www.miriamellis.com/product-page... and more information in comments on this rarely-glimpsed scene! #Tolkien #Raftelves #TheHobbit

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tolkien fans are sending me their first reactions and photos. So lovely. Join the walking-party!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

See what's inside A Shire Walking-Party with this quick flip-through of some of its nearly-200 pages! Available now at Amazon and other fine booksellers! #Tolkien youtu.be/sSZzAb38z4c

See What's Inside A Shire Walking-Party by Miriam Ellis

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Praise for A Shire Walking-Party from some of the brightest luminaries in the Tolkien community. Remarkable! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSt_...

In Praise of A Shire Walking Party by Miriam Ellis

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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There is no praise I could value more than that of my own dear father, who shared his love of Tolkien with all the children in our family and who put my feet on this path long, long ago. He made the Professor's writings part of our family heritage. Books are beginning to arrive!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Pet Peeve: Books that say people are eating but don't tell you WHAT they're eating! No such worries with A Shire Walking Party. #Tolkien #Bookswithfoodinthem www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuhU...

A Shire Walking Party is a Feast for the Eyes!

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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Happy #Oxonmoot 2026 to all attendees. It was such a pleasure to create this year's logo for the wonderful @tolkiensociety.org event. Tag me on photos of you wearing your shirt! And if you're attending virtually, like me, please say hello in the breakout rooms.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's the honor of a lifetime to be working with Dr. Tom Shippey's publishing house, Uppsala Books. All his team is so caring and supportive and they sent me this today to celebrate my work. Join the walking-party! Available at Amazon. #Tolkien #NewBooks

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Wishing a Happy Hobbit September to all Tolkien readers. Long walks, adventure, and an annual reading of The Lord of the Rings have their best start at this mellow, thoughtful time of year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC-2...

Happy Hobbit September! Slow down and treat yourself to A Shire Walking-Party.

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Become a hobbit history buff with A Shire Walking-Party, following their trails from the Elder Days to the Fourth Age and beyond. There is so much to learn about them in this lavishly-illustrated volume! Available at Amazon: geni.us/shire youtu.be/yJqbQOI1Dvw

Become a hobbit history buff with A Shire Walking-Party by Miriam Ellis

Marcel R. Bülles 📚💍🌋🎉 @thetolkienist.com · 01/09/2026

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Another edition of the all things Tolkien newsletter, the Roving Ranger, has just been sent to its subscribers. Including: The World of CJRT; nazg.eu & EstelCon; TolkienPop vs. genAI; Shire Walking-Party; A Short Rest; Colbert at the end of the world and much more... steady.page/en/thetolkie...

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The One hundred and ninety-eighth Roving Ranger

The Roving Ranger #198 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Join a hobbit #pubcrawl through Middle-earth's most famous inns in A Shire Walking-Party, available now from Amazon and other fine booksellers. #Tolkien #NewBooks youtu.be/umoB2ry54_0

Visit the Green Dragon, the Prancing Pony, and other inns in A Shire Walking-Party by Miriam Ellis

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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We tend to think of green, rolling hills when we think of the Shire, but the Woody End is one of its chief land features, and if you've always wished you could spend more time there... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwm7... #Tolkien #NewBooks

Stroll the Woody End in A Shire-Walking Party by Miriam Ellis, Available Now

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

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Join the stroll through the Four Farthing and beyond in my new book: A Shire-Walking-Party. Available now at Amazon here geni.us/shire and rolling out to other fine booksellers. See places on the maps you've always wanted to visit! #Tolkien #NewBooks youtu.be/TCEG8tv6PBQ

A Shire Walking-Party lets you stroll the Four Farthings and Beyond - new from Miriam Ellis

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

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🌟Exciting news! A Shire Walking-Party just hit #1 on Amazon's Hot New Releases list in its genre. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who is joining the walking-party! Want to come along? Visit: geni.us/shire #Tolkien #NewBooks

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#Tolkien wrote that hobbits had become hard to find by the mid-20th century. In A Shire Walking-Party, we'll explore together what Big Folk might do to help the hobbits return to living alongside us as they once did at Bree! Can you find the hidden hobbits? #NewBooks www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHVS...

A Shire Walking-Party by Miriam Ellis Helps You Find The Hidden Hobbits

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Imagine finding a floor plan of Bag End and getting to explore it room by room. This richly-illustrated adventure and so many others await you in A Shire Walking-Party, published today! #NewBooks #Tolkien www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbQK...

A Shire Walking-Party by Miriam Ellis Now Available!