I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't read a single one yet. Eep! My DD isn't old enough yet (in my opinion) to deal with the sorcery aspect. But I should read them so I know what's in them when the time comes. I've been reluctant because usually anything that is so hyped does not rise to my expectations. I end up totally disappointed. Kind of like the movie Titanic. LOL! But not in the case of LOTR...

I just saw ROTK last night, Lynn, all but the giant spider part (Emma started making noise right then). It's so beautiful to look at, like a series of paintings come to life. It just dazzles the eyes. Peter Jackson did a marvelous job bringing this story to film. The world he created could have been lifted right out of my imagination (I have been a huge fan of the books since teen-age). If I was disappointed with any of them, probably the Two Towers was the one I liked least, but even that was great! I just didn't like the changes made as much in that one. Now I'm anxious for the extended ROTK DVD, and I am really really still curious to see Shelob.

Funny, last night I sat there thinking, "I wish we could all dress like elves all the time." Wow, Liv Tyler got to wear some gorgeous gowns.