This month we will be discussing "In the House of Tom Bombadil" by CR Wiley. You can get this book through Canon Press, Amazon, or you can get the audiobook through the Canon+ app (use the code SASF99 for a one-month trial for 99 cents). This short read promises to be a delightful look into Tolkien's worldview. From the book description:
In this book, C. R. Wiley shows that Tom is not an afterthought but Tolkien’s way of making a profoundly important point. Tolkien once wrote, “[Tom Bombadil] represents something that I feel important, though I would not be prepared to analyze the feeling precisely. I would not, however, have left him in, if he did not have some kind of function.” Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry are a small glimpse of the perfect beauty, harmony, and happy ending that we all yearn for in our hearts. To understand Tom Bombadil is to understand more of Tolkien and his deeply Christian vision of the world.
Snacks will be provided. Bring an ale that you enjoy to share and sample what others bring. Looking forward to seeing you here!