The Hobbit — Climbing the Stairs with an O’Fallon Librarian

May 10, 2022Leave a comment

This is another entry in "Climbing the Stairs with an O'Fallon Librarian" where we explore the classics listed on the book spine stairs of the library. I was so excited to write this staircase post because "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is one of my favorite books of all time. Plot Summary Bilbo Baggins is … Continue reading The Hobbit — Climbing the Stairs with an O’Fallon Librarian

LoTR: There and Back Again

July 5, 2016October 7, 2021Leave a comment

Isn't it funny how your interpretation of a book can change completely between reading something as a child and then re-reading it as an adult? The librarians at O'Fallon have been considering this issue as it relates to classic literature, notably, The Lord of the Rings trilogy by Tolkien. Historical Perspectives At first reading of … Continue reading LoTR: There and Back Again

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The Hobbit — Climbing the Stairs with an O’Fallon Librarian

LoTR: There and Back Again