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On New Year’s Day, it was still quite cold here on the Colorado front range. Perfect weather to settle down for a long afternoon matinee at the movie theater. I’ve been hankering to see “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” since I saw the first trailer almost a year ago.

I loved it! With the minor caveat that it was too long. Certain scenes were padded or added to the original story that didn’t need to be there. At the same time, there were certain additions that I very much enjoyed. For me, “The Hobbit” is a familiar story and these additions made it more of an unexpected journey.  No worries, no spoilers. Seeing for yourself is highly recommended.

If you’ve already seen the movie, you might want to check out this article on The Daily Beast: ‘The Hobbit’: 19 Changes from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Novel to Peter Jackson’s Movie. It’s interesting reading, though I don’t agree with some of what’s written. In particular (not a spoiler), I’ve read here and elsewhere that Thorin Oakenshield is portrayed as more noble in the movie than he is in the novel. I disagree. I’ve always viewed Thorin as a noble warrior prince. I reread “The Hobbit” in December and stand by my opinion.

“The Hobbit” is available in digital format, though not for free or even cheap. It can be picked up on Amazon for $7.29, which is still less than the new paperback version. If you don’t want to spend that much, you might want to look for an old copy in a used bookstore, though they might be a little harder to find since the movie came out.

If you’ve read “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, you may be interested in today’s freebie, a reader and teacher’s guide to these books, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

In honor of Hobbits and their love of food, particularly breakfast, I’ve also included two free-for-now breakfast cookbooks. I’ve already had my first breakfast. Perhaps it’s time to start planning my second breakfast. Bilbo would surely approve. 🙂

Addendum

Today, January 3, I found two more free-for-now Hobbit-related books that look interesting, so I added them here. One of the breakfast cookbooks is no longer free, so I posted it’s price.

  The Hobbit: 50 Secrets and Little-known Facts by Stephenie Rowling
Whether you are just becoming aware of The Hobbit for the first time or are a lifelong Tolkien enthusiast, chances are that there are a few things you could learn about The Hobbit. The rich history of the book, the professor who wrote it and the talented director, actors and cinematic wizards bringing it to life are full of little twists and turns and fascinating tidbits. This book will leave you much more knowledgeable about Tolkien, the Lord of the Rings and the charming children’s tale that has captured imaginations for three quarters of a century.

  The Hobbit Movie: An Unexpected Journey – An Interactive Games Quiz Book
Hobbit movie 2012 is a blockbuster movie that hits the theaters and is taking the world by storm. The concept behind the Hobbit movie is the prequel to the famous Lord of the Rings trilogy. The unique setting in the Hobbit movie is a fantasy land where a variety of different creatures exist and try to gain power over the world. Our unique Interactive Games quiz book looks at the new Hobbit movie and gives you trivia questions to test your knowledge.

  Reader and Educator Guide to “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings”
The Reader and Educator Guide to “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” is an enlightening and thorough, exclusively digital companion to these masterpieces of fantastical literature. Readers will get the chance to look deeper into the events and lives of the characters from these epic tales. What motivates these hobbits and men? What makes the elves tick and the dwarves sing? Educators will be guided with lesson plans that will challenge their students and give them a better understanding of why these books are so important, even over half-a-century later. The Reader and Educator Guide to “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” will shed new light on these iconic works while engaging and entertaining both teachers and their students.

  Circle Of Friends 25 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes by Gooseberry Patch
Make your mornings bright with these tried & true recipes for mouthwatering breakfasts and brunches…from Cranberry-Pumpkin Waffles and Scrumptious French Toast to Old-Fashioned Baked Eggs and Sausage Breakfast Bake, there’s sure to be something for everyone!

  30 Easy Breakfast Recipes by Pamela Kazmierczak
No Longer Free. Now $2.99.
If you are looking for a good variety of quick breakfast recipes this might be the cookbook for you. Sometimes serving a great breakfast seems harder than it really is, but there are so many different recipes available that you can serve and prepare quickly. We hope you enjoy this volume – 30 Easy Breakfast Recipes – Including Egg Recipes, Omelette Recipes, Pancake Recipes, Waffle Recipes and More! There are a variety of recipes inside including egg breakfast recipes, crepe recipes, recipes for homemade pancakes and so much more!

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Disclaimers and Disclosures

I found these books via Amazon’s Kindle eBooks store. Resources for free Kindle and other format eBooks are listed in my sidebar.

These freebies are limited time offers, so there is no guarantee any of these books will still be free when you click on the links. Grab them sooner rather than later.