Malcolm losing his books in the masses of his bookshelf is quite an idea for a story or poem of how books come and go and hide themselves from us as we read and think of other works, but that the perennial great books will always return and come back to be found by us

I must say. I am a young Gen Z but have an old soul. I havnt quite found myself yet but am starting a new job blue collar roadside services. I am getting back into reading and changing my nicotine source to the occasional pipe versus vape. My dream retirement is to have a off grid cottage up north in America or Nordic regions surrounded by books, wood stove, and the trophies of hunt for survival in food, medicine, and warmth. You sir inspire parts of it but mostly guide to a world I found in research and imagination.

What a wonderful idea to have a day just for the master, Tolkein! And no better man to read his work for us than Malcolm.

My father is currently in the hospital and he used to read the Hobbit to me when I was a child. I randomly happened on to your channel today. You sir, have motivated me to grab my Hobbit book and read to him like he did so for me all those years ago. Thank you for reminding me of this amazing piece of art. I will continue to cherish this wonderful illustration and share with my love ones. Also i sparked my pipe up in celebration, I'll have to work on my smoke rings though.

I could fall asleep to his man reading his grocery list.

Sir I lost my grandfather last year,you and your videos help me remember him and I'm very thankful for and grateful to you.

I had no idea it was international Tolkien reading day! Time to start that Fall of Gondolin book that's been in my backlog.

Ah, some intellectual discussion while I work the railways. Perfect timing.

Absolutely loved and needed this today. There is a place of peace and tranquility that Tolkien takes me - and this is greatly amplified with your reading of it. Thank you!

My new 50th anniversary illustrated edition arrived today and I am currently on chapter 2, I hope to finish it tomorrow!

Perfect bedtime listening accompanied by a Lovely churchwarden pipe for blowing smoke rings round the room.

Whenever I read Tolkien, or listen to a rendition of one of his poems or songs - especially those regarding Elves - I recall the Welsh word "Hiraeth."

I’m so glad to see someone else doubling up their books. How lovely they are.

I think it's amazing that if all the instruments for such a great dwarf, it is a harp.

Want to thank you for this calm peaceful space that you have created for all of us thank you

Malcolm should be listed as a world treasure! You make mine and my husband's day when we watch your videos. Always insightful and entertaining. Thank you Malcolm for these videos, you have a special place in our hearts!❤❤

I really think you ought to record your reading of the Hobbit, you make it all sound so enchanting.

Hi Malcolm. My 9 year old daughter has become a huge fan of all things Tolkien and we’re getting through the Lord of the Rings at bedtime each night. We listened to this together and her wide eyes mirrored mine when I too read this so many years ago. Thank you and god bless.

I love how detailed middle earth is we even have dates on persific events

Tolkien's words and your voice combine to weave the most wonderfully enchanting spell.