Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week.  If you’ve fallen behind on what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights.  Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions.  Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards.  Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join the fun!

Which do you think is The boring chapter in LotR?  We aren’t afraid to ask the tough questions in the Reading Room.  Is it “The Council of Elrond”?  “Helm’s Deep”?  Let us know which chapter you struggle with when you’re reading “The Lord of the Rings” and you’ll see that you’re not alone.

It’s no surprise that The Hobbit Movie Discussion Board is always buzzing with activity.  Especially when we have New Casting Announcements!  They’ve found some inhabitants for Lake-town and a new baddie, Azog.  Here are the characters cast so far.  Lurking through all the action on The Hobbit Board shows most of the posts have hundreds of viewings each!  So come spend some time and catch up on all the latest Hobbit movie excitement!

One of our TORn members observed, “I guess with the rapture coming we’ll never get to see The Hobbit. That threat didn’t go unnoticed with other posters.  Luckily the predicted rapture deadline came and went, but it’s a great conversation that will prepare you for the next time!

We’ll share more topics next week and hope you can join in on the conversation! Don’t forget, TheOneRing.net’s message boards have over 6,400 registered Tolkien fans, just like yourself! Let your voice be heard.