Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit MovieWelcome 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 in the fun!

This week in Main we see the return of an old favourite, from one of our favourite members, Roheryn, the SAST Quiz (Short Attention Span Theatre) come on in and join in the fun, silly answers are very welcome 😉

In the Reading Room our discussion of the Silmarillion continues, we’ve reached the chapter “Of Aulë and Yavanna”.

On Off Topic we’re discussing the news of J J Abrams being the new Star Wars Director, do you think this is a good move or a bad one?  Discuss it with us here.

The current buzz on the Moot Board is all about RingCon, or as they’re labelling it this year HobbitCon, so if you’re heading over to europe this year why not check it out.

We’ll share more topics next week and we hope you will come and join in the conversations!  Don’t forget, TheOneRing.net’s message boards have over 9,300 registered Tolkien fans, just like you.  Let your voice be heard!

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