Category Archives: The Lord of the Rings

Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Book Two, Chapter 6

In the sixth chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, grief and sorrow must be cast aside as the Company presses on. They are surprised by a pleasant discovery in Lothlórien, and it’s the first sign … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Book Two, Chapter 5

In the fifth chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, everyone is unprepared forever and ever. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord of the Rings.

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Book Two, Chapter 4

In the fourth chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME. REALLY??? If you’re intrigued, then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord of the Rings.

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Book Two, Chapter 3

In the third chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, the group of Nine depart south and it takes all of five pages for everything to be an utter disaster. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Book Two, Chapter 2

In the second chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, the Council of Elrond begins and Gandalf tells a story that rivals John Galt in length. Don’t worry, it’s actually good. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Book Two, Chapter 1

In the first chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo’s rescue brings about a round of reunions that are both exciting and depressing. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord of the … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Chapter 12

In the twelfth chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring, BY MY BEARD, THIS IS SO INTENSE. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord of the Rings.

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Chapter 11

In the eleventh chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring, the hobbits and Aragorn set out to avoid being captured by the Black Riders. Aragorn bores everyone with a poem, and it’s totally done on purpose to distract you from … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Chapter 10

In the tenth chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo speaks with the mysterious and coy Strider, and Tolkien manages to take me by surprise yet again. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord of the … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Chapter 9

In the ninth chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring, our party of hobbits arrives at the Prancing Pony, and everything becomes unbearably tense. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord of the Rings.

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