Welcome to the Downs and things Tolkien in general,
Valandil. It was good to read about your personal experience, fresh as it was. You're not the only reader who came to the book(s) later than, say, 20.
If you want some help in navigating to some good threads to get you started, just ask. I'm sure there are plenty of "dead" folks here willing to help, including me.
~LMP~