Unfinished Tales (Re-read)

Finished a re-read of the book edited by Christopher Tolkien and it's still a good one! He continues his father's legacy with this book that came out shortly after the Silmarillian in 1980 and was a huge seller. In fact, this was the novel that convinced Christopher to begin work on "The History of Middle Earth" series which lasted 12 novels. (of which I plan to read later this year)

But this book not only shares more stories about the first two ages but also the 3rd age. The two most interesting tales is one about Thorin and Gandolph on how they came to the decision to hire Bilbo for their quest in The Hobbit. Also was one about how Sauraman carefully pieced together information about the Hobbits and why he had their tobacco in his tower as we see in Two Towers.

Some very interesting things about the "blue wizards" which Christopher admits most of the notes were illegible but it appeared not much of them was known.

Really good read for the hardcore Tolkien fan. Glad I re-read it. It amps up my excitement for reading the History of Middle Earth once again!