About Books & Literature: Read 'The Hobbit' Before it Hits the Big Screen

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor I have only read The Hobbit once, and it was in seventh grade, which was entirely too many decades ago. Since it's headed to the big screen in exactly one month, I've got some time to give it a glorious re-read. (Who am I kidding? I'm going to put it off and then cram the whole thing in on December 12th and 13th.) Read It Before You See It: 'The Hobbit' I try really, really hard to always read books before I see their film adaptations. Technically, I've read The Hobbit, but I'm (tragically) not joking when I say that it's been a really, really long time. But I'm on top of it, folks! How 'bout you? Read More... Five Best Editions of 'The Hobbit' for Young People How To Determine a Reading Schedule Search Related Topics:  fantasy and science fiction for kids and teens  classic books for kids and teens  'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' - What You Should Know So they've turned The Hobbit into a three-movie series, with part one hitting theaters on December 14. Thankfully, my local movie theater is nowhere near my local shopping mall -- a place I avoid like the pestilence during the entire month of December. Read More... 'The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey' Movie Trailer Interview With Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, and Ian McKellen J.R.R. Tolkien Profile/Biography For those of you who never knew but always wondered? "John Ronald Reuel." There's more to be learned about this brilliant fellow, though, so read on. Read More... Review: 'J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century' Review: 'Tolkien in the Land of Heroes' Quotes From 'The Hobbit' Perhaps you've read the book enough times that you don't require a re-read, but just a brush-up? Here are some quotes for you. The rest of you, I know what you're thinking, and don't you dare think you can skip reading the books in favor of reading some quotes! Don't you do it! Read More... Maps of Middle-Earth 'The Hobbit' Questions for Study and Discussion Search Related Topics:  the hobbit  j.r.r. tolkien  english literature Related Searches The Hobbit Film Kids Books Books for Children Lord of the Rings Fantasy Series Books Featured Articles "The Times Are Nightfall" - G.M. Hopkins Keep Your Comics Safe Ghost and Zombies Manga 'V for Vendetta' Quotes 10-Minute Playwriting Contest Helen Keller on How To Become a Writer   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Reviews of Recent Releases 'Winter of the World' by Ken Follett 'Every Love Story is a Ghost Story' by D.T. Max 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller Advertisement