The Book of Lost Tales vol II by J R R Tolkien

The Book of Lost Tales vol II by J R R TolkienThe second of a two book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkiens epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. This second part of The Book of Lost Tales includes the tale of Beren and Lthien, Trin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin, itself the finest and most exciting depiction of a battle that Tolkien ever wrote. Each tale is followed by a commentary

They liked the same things and they liked to do them in exactly the same way

the tea ladies draw on their wider network and put themselves in danger as they piece together clues that connect the murder to a nearby arson and a kidnapping

Black Lives

an evil wizard convocation

lasting love and a young man's dream to make his mark on the world

a little mystery

As they travel through time

ivory combs

text-indent:0pt} If you love a picture book that speaks to your soul and leaves thoughts and images in your head long after you close the cover

He will discover that family is complicated and trust is a cruel weapon

greedy and insular

It's by far the best new novel I've read in ages