Even though Tolkien was opposed to biography... I really enjoyed learning more about him from Humphrey Carpenter's book. Although I think in an effort to be creative, Carpenter gets a little cheesy at times...ok, a lot of times. Oh well. It was still pretty informative. So that's good... And I'm re-reading the books now, but I'm also reading Uncle Tom's Cabin so it's slow going. And the Chronicles of Narnia because I haven't read those since I was like 6 and I don't remember them. But if you're looking for a fun, short read, try Around the World in 80 Days. I really liked that. Of course, I am a geography major. ;-) Crime and Punishment was pretty interesting. Oh! If you've never read the chronicles of Pryden, try those. The first one is the Black Cauldron. Allright. I'll stop blabbing. Enjoy!

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"Thus he became at last the most hardy of living Men, skilled in their crafts and lore, and was yet more than they; for he was elven-wise, and there was a light in his eyes that when they were kindled few could endure. His face was sad and stern because of the doom placed on him, and yet hope dwelt ever in the depths of his heart, from which mirth would arise at times like a spring from the rock."