Raising a virtual glass to The Professor this year, as we keep ourselves and others safe during these unprecedented times.
I refer, of course, to J.R.R Tolkien, who would today be celebrating his 128th birthday. Take a look at this page on the Tolkien Society website to learn more, and feel free to join me in celebration.
As we say "good riddance" to 2020, I was reminded of (my favourite) New Year message from Neil Gaiman, which was immortalised in this gorgeous poster by Francesca Ramos.
Things are looking more hopeful this year, so please take on board Gaiman's sage advice and ensure you are kind to yourself this year!
Over at The Guardian, Claire Armitstead has collected a treasure-trove of literary delights to "feed your brain" through the chill month of January. From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 30-minute Ted talk through to a (re?)watch of Clueless, via poetry recitals and humanist essays, this 31 day calendar will have something for every taste and may well help you find new and interesting literary pursuits.
Or if you are looking for a simple, printable option, I created a simple PDF to stick next to my calendar.
Not all of the activities are free, though where possible I have linked to free/online versions on my personal PDF, and hope you may enjoy following my exploits on Twitter as I embark on these daily activities!
Image credit: Smilla4, via Flickr.
I've recently completed and published two new books derived from The Harvard Classics which are available to purchase in digital format from Amazon.
I'm Amanda, a bookish writer, creator and lifelong learner from the North of England.
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