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Mark Reads ‘The Two Towers’: Chapter 2

In the second chapter of The Two Towers, the remaining members of the Company rapidly lose hope in finding their friends. When that hope is returned to them, Tolkien promptly rips it away. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Two Towers’: Chapter 1

In the first chapter of The Two Towers, THIS IS HOW YOU START A BOOK? If you’re intrigued by that, then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord of the Rings.

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Mark Reads ‘The Two Towers’: Predictions

In The Two Towers, I don’t know what happens and I am certain I am going to embarrass myself. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to make predictions about The Lord of the Rings.

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

In the tenth chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo makes a difficult decision when he is confronted by Boromir. All of this could have been avoided if he’d had a sassy gay friend. Intrigued? … Continue reading

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

In the ninth chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, I am so astounded that I did not figure out that one thing because now I realize it’s not even like it was hidden from me. … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Book Two, Chapter 8

In the eighth chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, the Company bids goodbye to the Elves as they head into the uncertainty of the future. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’: Book Two, Chapter 7

In the seventh chapter of the second book of The Fellowship of the Ring, I cannot even begin to summarize the amount of mind fucks that have just happened. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Lord of … Continue reading

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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 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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