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6.9 The Grey Havens

Well, we’ve made it. Through The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and the expansive trilogy of The Lord of the Rings, we’re finally at the final chapter. Though only a dozen pages or so, this is a fitting end to Middle Earth’s epic saga. You can take your time reading it too, because this also marks silmread’s end. (But if you still crave more Tolkien, you can always enjoy The Unfinished Tales, The History of Middle Earth, and several other spinoffs; there’s always more to love!) Thank you so much to everyone who participated, reading along and posting about the chapters. This has been such a fun way to rediscover Tolkien, and hopefully we picked up a few first timers into the fandom as well. Feel free to post your final thoughts to the “silmread” tag. And as always, happy reading!

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6.8 The Scouring of the Shire

Only two chapters left, but this one’s no shorter or calmer for it! There’s still one battle to go, and if you’ve only known the movie versions until now, this one will come as quite a shock. Try to read these 30ish pages by the 31st.

How sad is it to see the Shire this way? But now’s the time for any Sam/Rosie shippers. And at least we get to see how far the Hobbits have come! What’s your favourite part of this last adventure? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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6.7 Homeward Bound

No, not that movie. This is a short little one, only about ten pages, following the return through Bree and a few familiar places. And faces. Anyone remember Bill? Enjoy these peaceful feels by the 24th. It’s been so long, hasn’t it? Time to reflect on the hardest year of Frodo’s life. How is this falling action hitting you? And how about them Bill feels? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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6.6 Many Partings

First of all, so sorry I’m late! Second of all, so sorry for partings! We get the return of a few beloved characters in this chapter, but we also have to break up the party for the final time. At least Gimli and Legolas get to make good on those promises. Try to read these 20ish pages by the 17th.

Have any recs for that Gimli/Legolas visit? How about feels on Bilbo? Thoughts on Saruman? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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6.5 The Steward and the King

Five books in, and we’re actually getting some romance! That’s right, now that the smoke’s cleared, it’s time for Aragorn, Faramir, and Eowyn in particular to settle in, and while Arwen’s arc is only a fraction of what it was in the movies, she still shows up for her happy ending. Enjoy these 20ish pages by the 10th.

Aragorn/Arwen and Faramir/Eowyn shippers, now is your time to shine! For those new to the books, what do you think of this version of the romances? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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6.4 The Field of Cormallen

Sorry about last week, but we’re back again for a chapter worthy of two weeks; everything’s hitting the fan, and it’s reunion time at last! Enjoy these 13ish pages by March 3rd.

What do you think of this climax? Got any great pics/gifs from the movies? Which reunions were you looking forward to most? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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6.3 Mount Doom

It’s all coming to its head! Frodo and Sam are at their wits’ end, but they still have 20ish pages to go. This is one (of a few) climaxes. Try to read it by the 17th.

Have any feels on the final leg of their journey? What about Sam’s muscle there, and what Frodo lost? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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6.2 The Land of Shadow

Though our boys are together again, there’s still plenty of trouble to be had! This week we have some orcs to dodge, hunger to conquer, and hands to hold. Try to read these 20ish pages by the 10th.

Frodo and Sam could really use some comfort recs with all their pain. And the lines about them together are very real in this chapter. Enjoy it, shippers and friendshippers alike! As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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6.1 The Tower of Cirith Ungol

We’re in the home stretch! Onto book six and back to Sam, it’s time for some halfling heroism! Try to read these 25ish pages by February 3rd.

I think most of us know by now that Sam’s the true MVP, but what are your thoughts on this particular adventure of his? Any Frodo/Sam HC recs for this sweet rescue? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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5.10 The Black Gate Opens

Last one of book five! Everything’s hit the fan, and we’re off to Mordor. Try to read these odd dozen pages by the 27th.

Dare I suggest Mouth of Sauron recs? Who missed the eagles? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

#silmread #the black gate opens

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5.9 The Last Debate

Even more reunions, yay! The company’s finally coming back together, and they all have new tales to tell. Legolas has even done enough that the sea is calling him, but we’re not done with him yet. This is a nice, light one; try to finish the 15ish pages by the 20th.

Have any more reunion recs? Who do you feel has been through the most, and who’s grown the most? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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5.8 The Houses of Healing

Hoo boy, we managed the war, but there’s still plenty to do! Mainly, reunite and heal up. There’s lots of first time meetings in here too, so enjoy the characters and H/C while you can. Try to read these 18ish pages by the 13th.

Anyone like any of the rarepairs meeting up in this chapter, or the old constants, like Merry and Pippin? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy new years!

#silmread #the houses of healing

5.7 The Pyre of Denethor

Aaaand we’re back! Things are just too intense to stay away now! At least it’s an easy stretch - just 10 pages of Gondor drama. Try to finish by Jan 6th.

It’s time for Faramir content again! Hopefully some comfort, because he has enough hurt. As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy new years!

#silmread #the pyre of denethor

Okay... we will actually take this week off. Most people are busy, and those that aren’t, now’s your chance to catch up and generate some content! We’ll be back next week though, so don’t go forgetting Tolkien entirely! ;)

Happy Holidays everyone!

5.6 The Battle of the Pelennor Fields

Where to even start without spoilers? There’s a lot going on in this sprawling struggle! Try to read these 14ish pages by the 23rd. I know we’re getting into the holidays, but at least it’s short, and Middle Earth is a great way to escape your shopping and family.

Pop quiz: who is no man? Time to get out those you-know-who-I-mean recs! As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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5.5 The Ride of the Rohirrim

Well, better late than never. Merry and co are on the way -- read about it in this comparatively short 11 pages by the 16th. Things are really going downhill now, but it’s not over until Lobelia sings.

Where would you rather live: Gondor or Rohan? In not-awful times, that is. As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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5.4 The Siege of Gondor

It’s all hitting the fan! Remember our sweet cinnamon roll Faramir? Well, Denethor doesn’t like cinnamon. And Mordor’s at the door. And everything’s going pretty wrong for only four chapters in. At least Gondor’s got Gandalf. And you’ve got til the 9th to read these eventful 32ish pages.

Anyone have any comfort to rec with all this Faramir hurt? How about Imrahil things? As usual, please post your content/recs/responses on your own blogs and tag it “silmread” within the first 5 tags for others to find at their convenience. Happy reading!

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