Sitting in the middle of a snowstorm here in Alberta. How I miss English rain, snowdrops and crocuses!

Malcolm: You don’t have to rely on your mind to go to Rivendell. You can go by train if you wish! There’s a special valley in the Alps which impressed a young Tolkein so much that he used it as inspiration for that drawing you showed in the book. It’s a place that also made an instant impact on me the first time I visited. In fact, I like to imagine that if God were to choose a cathedral to suit him here on earth it would be the entire Lauterbrunen valley with the mighty Alps as the altar.

A friend of mine, whom I respect very deeply, once said that one of the finest qualities of "The Hobbit" was how Tolkien told the tale. It is told as if by a father weaving a story for their child. And just as that father would love their child, Tolkien loves his reader. It is truly one of the greatest works of all time.

''Unless ye become as little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of God''.

I think it would be awesome if you were to make an audiobook of the entire hobbit, but also add commentary between the reading. I have never seen anyone else do that sort of thing, and i think would be the abseloute perfect person for it :)

Your videos convinced me to start re-reading Tolkien's works- they're just so timeless and fantastic. Thank you!

Imagine Ai story telling but it draws scenes in real time and possibly animates them or just literally uses the book as a script for a movie.

I believe spring greetings are in order Sir! Thanks for sharing tidbits on Tolkien's mastery of the English language. Rivendell could have only come from the mind of an Oxford Don for sure! 🍻

May evil things never find their way into your home. Thank you for this visit.

Who else noticed how he fished about in his pocket for a moment? Reminds me of someone else. Someone who had something in their pocket that was very.......precious. 🤔

Stumbled upon this channel on snowy day in the midswest United States. There are few people and channels that are able to honestly express themselves and organically grow their following and I'm so glad this man, Malcolm was able to do it. I look forward to hearing a tale and some wisdom every so often. Good on you, my man, good on you.

And so shines a good deed in a wiery word.....

My dear Malcolm every time I get a notification of your videos of little slices of poetry and relaxation my day gets a little brighter, and as a young man you've also propelled my newfound pipe hobby, thank you so much Sir! keep in good health and spirits and I look forward for more of these little corners of peace.

Such an immense pleasure for me to hear you read one our favorite quotes from Tolkien. So beloved that my wife wants me to do a piece of Calligraphy for our own home, which I have dubbed “Woody End”, as it is all wood built, and I shan’t finish repairing and maintaining it in my lifetime!

I just finished the Lord of the Rings, what a true fantastic work Tolkien's world is. Viewing your video is a relief to hear again about that world. Thanks from France.

Always a pleasure to escape into a book on a rainy day.

What I love most about your copy of The Hobbit is that it has the original hardback design that Tolkein himself had drawn and wanted as the standard version. The designwork alone is enough to marvel at with all of its iconography and various meanings, both in terms of the story of The Hobbit and in relation to the wider world that Tolkein had so lovingly constructed. The only thing that seems to be missing (and this might just be due to your copy's visual age) is the sun, moon, and wyrm all being colored red.

Reluctantly living in Canada and so homesick for my England and home county of Dorsetshire and the magical village of Sutton Poyntz. I love hearing Malcolm’s voice.

I love the hobbit. He had such a way with describing these wonderful places

I want to Live in The Shire !! 🙏❤️‍🔥