THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING Ep. 1: Welcome to the Shire! (Book 1, Chapters 1-4)

Apologies that this episode is a day late!! Unfortunately I've had a lot going on in my personal life.The Fellowship of the Ring is the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's story of an epic battle between good and evil, starring not an Elf, not a dwarf, not a Man, but one very scared hobbit. In this six-part deep dive from The 2am Book Review Club, we'll be exploring Tolkien's characters, themes, and world-building, and we'll be discussing why, more than 70 years after its publication, The Fellowship of the Ring remains one of the world's most famous and beloved stories.This is episode 1, in which we're discussing Book 1, Chapters 1-4.Timestamps:Chapters 1-4 Recap (4:14)Concerning Hobbits: An In-Depth Analysis of Chapter 2 (58:54)Join our Fellowship of the Ring read-along here! If you'd like to buy your own copy of Fellowship of the Ring, and support the podcast, please check out my bookshop.org storefront! I receive a 10% commission on all purchases, and all proceeds will go towards supporting the podcast.If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving me a tip!Fellowship of the Ring reading schedule:September 14th: Book 1, Chapters 1-4September 21st: Book 1, Chapters 5-8September 28th: Book 1, Chapters 9-12October 12th: Book 2, Chapters 1-3October 19th: Book 2, Chapters 4-6October 26th: Book 2, Chapters 7-10Want to join the official book club? You'll get to participate in monthly book threads, swap book recommendations, and chat about all things books! Check out this link to join.Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive essays, delivered right to your inbox.Musical credits: pixabay and Wikimedia Commons.Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.