Book-crossing in Middle Earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 02-15-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

On the cookery theme - How To Be A Domestic Goddess by Nigella Lawson, for Arwen. Or maybe Eowyn if we're thinking in terms of self-improvement.

Meow...... Eowyn's lack of culinary ability is a vicious lie created by the film - unless you were suggesting she needed tips on manhunting

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Since it tends to be elf men who do the cooking (it is often out doors, so it is a barbecue that makes it male

), I would give Arwen, Delia Smith's complete cookery course. Both irritatingly perfect......

Well you could. And you could do themed releases - leave Finnegan's wake at and undertakers..... Government bumf in a public convenience...

Ainaserkewen · 02-15-2005, 04:36 PM

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And I think Aragorn needs sprucing up so how about "Queer Eye" or similar?

Yes, yes, yes!

A gift-wrapped "10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives." by the infamous Dr. Laura would be under the tree for Arwen this year.

Nimrodel_9 · 02-15-2005, 05:14 PM

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But how about The BFG for Treebeard. It wouldn't change his life but I think he would get a kick out of it.

Hee hee... wonderful thought...

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For Eowyn: Any Joan D'Arc story. Unlike the wargs' selection, this one might have major repercussions.

When I was reading a book about Joan D'Arc the only way I could imagine her, was Eowyn.

I'm not quite sure why... The Giver by Lois Lowry for any elf.

Beanamir of Gondor · 02-23-2005, 12:30 PM

Why does this seem redundant, because I've already started a whole thread on it, but I really think poor little Frodo was really in need of the Hitchhiker's Guide to Middlearth. "Mr. Baggins, we would replace your original Ring with one that says 'Help!' and 'Aragorn, save me!', and you'd never notice the difference!" DON'T PANIC

Or how about Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Denethor. "It's a bad idea to set yourself on fire if your sons are dying. Just work through it!"

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<<Et moi, j'ai pris ma tete dans ma main, et j'ai pleure.>> ~Erik

Hilde Bracegirdle · 02-26-2005, 07:10 PM

Actually, and quite surprisingly I have come across one of these wild a free ranging books, but since it was not to my taste I let it rest on the post office counter where I first "encountered" it. It surprised me in that the place where I live is much, much smaller than the dot representing it on maps of the area, hardly even four corners to it. And although it is tiny I have found a Bookcrossing book and a few Where's Georges as well! But enough of that....

I thought a bit about who I could picture reading what book, and the most persistent yet tasteful image that came to mind was Saruman carrying a copy of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance under his arm. I think the wizard could have used some serious input on the issue of Quality!

Lathriel · 02-26-2005, 11:34 PM

Eowyn could read the Lioness Quartet by Tamora Pierce for inspiration before going to Pellenor fields.

Gandalf should read Belgarath the sorcerer (By: David Eddings) to learn more about sorcerers with a good sense of humour. That might help him when a day is going particularly bad. He needs some of Belgarath's humour in order to survive the battles.

02-23-2005, 12:30 PM	#4
Beanamir of Gondor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: the Shadow Gallery Posts: 276	Why does this seem redundant, because I've already started a whole thread on it, but I really think poor little Frodo was really in need of the Hitchhiker's Guide to Middlearth. "Mr. Baggins, we would replace your original Ring with one that says 'Help!' and 'Aragorn, save me!', and you'd never notice the difference!" DON'T PANIC Or how about Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Denethor. "It's a bad idea to set yourself on fire if your sons are dying. Just work through it!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <<Et moi, j'ai pris ma tete dans ma main, et j'ai pleure.>> ~Erik __________________ The answer to life is no longer 42. It's 4 8 15 16 23... 42. "I only lent you my body; you lent me your dream."

02-26-2005, 11:34 PM	#6
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	Eowyn could read the Lioness Quartet by Tamora Pierce for inspiration before going to Pellenor fields. Gandalf should read Belgarath the sorcerer (By: David Eddings) to learn more about sorcerers with a good sense of humour. That might help him when a day is going particularly bad. He needs some of Belgarath's humour in order to survive the battles. __________________ Back again

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02-26-2005, 07:10 PM	#5
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Actually, and quite surprisingly I have come across one of these wild a free ranging books, but since it was not to my taste I let it rest on the post office counter where I first "encountered" it. It surprised me in that the place where I live is much, much smaller than the dot representing it on maps of the area, hardly even four corners to it. And although it is tiny I have found a Bookcrossing book and a few Where's Georges as well! But enough of that.... I thought a bit about who I could picture reading what book, and the most persistent yet tasteful image that came to mind was Saruman carrying a copy of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance under his arm. I think the wizard could have used some serious input on the issue of Quality!