The Girdle of Melian

appy New Year! Wednesday is Insecure Writer's Support Group Day!   I'm posting early because today is the Tolkien Birthday Toast ! "Each year on 3 January, the Tolkien Society encourages Tolkien fans from across the world to celebrate the Professor’s birthday with a simple toast-drinking ceremony. At 9pm your local time, simply raise a glass and toast the birthday of this much loved author. The toast is simply: The Professor! All you need to do is stand, raise a glass of your choice of drink (not necessarily alcoholic), and say the words “The Professor” before taking a sip (or swig, if that’s more appropriate for your drink). Sit and enjoy the rest of your drink." Gorgeous pins by artist Jenny Dolfen ! Insecure Writer's Support Group Day  Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe have...

  ere is this year’s  Annual Books Read Statistics and Thoughts Post ! Here are the statistics for 2020 , 2019 , 2018 ,  2017 ,  2016 ,  2015 ,  2014 ,  2013 ,  2012 ,  2011  (and the  list ),  2010 ,  2009  (and the list ). I’m doing things differently this year, because this post has started to become data-heavy, and not all the items from previous years need to be repeated each time. The two main changes are as follows:     Most recaps of items from previous years have been deleted     The following categories have been removed: Shortest Book, Longest Book, Fluff but Fun (comic books, etc.), Books From the 19th Century and Earlier, and Books from 1900 to 1960   This post will be up over the holidays as I take a little break and hopefully catch up on comments! Books Read :  480 , including the following: 135 novels and anthologies 133 MG and YA 63 board bo...