Justin's Notes
Jul. 28, 2025
The Hobbit. I would feel safe assuming many of you already know this book or at least have heard about it and know of its existence. It is an all-time favorite among the many stories I have read. It makes me laugh. It brings me joy. I even find myself sometimes feeling a bit sorrowful. And most importantly, it takes me on an incredibly enjoyable adventure every time I open it, no matter my age. There are dwarves and elves, eagles and goblins. A creepy crawler of a character in the depths of a mountain. Incredible characters going through a journey together, with all the ups and downs you can imagine. I honestly don't even know what else to write. It is Tolkien writing a story for his kids that turned into one of the greatest treasures we have in writing.
I truly do believe every person should read The Hobbit at least once, so take this as my hope that you give it a try if you haven't before. I cannot express how excited I am to read this book someday whenever I have kids. Maybe then I can convince Syd to listen in as well. Also, special shoutout to my friend Clayton, who gifted me this special edition with scans of Tolkien's sketches and drawings. If you love this book and want a special version of it, I highly recommend this one.
