3,800 books
—
3,832 voters
“Truth may often be the first casualty of war, but dignity is definitely the first casualty of disease.”
― One Word Kill
― One Word Kill
“It is rather as if some strange spirit had taken on the guise of an elderly professor. The body may be pacing this shabby little suburban room, but the mind is far away, roaming the plains and mountains of Middle-Earth.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography
― J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography
“P. 37/784 - Return of the King
Lady Éowyn to Aragorn: “All your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But when the men have died in battle and honour, you have leave to be burned in the house, for the men will need it no more. But I am of the House of Eorl and not a serving-woman. I can ride and wield blade, and I do not fear either pain or death.”
―
Lady Éowyn to Aragorn: “All your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But when the men have died in battle and honour, you have leave to be burned in the house, for the men will need it no more. But I am of the House of Eorl and not a serving-woman. I can ride and wield blade, and I do not fear either pain or death.”
―
“It is also reflected in the commitment to the belief that everything, even Morgoth himself, was as created good, But that due to the free will possessed by every creature with a rational mind, they could fall: as one Vala and various Maiar, and Men corporately, did; and even Manwë, had he asserted his own will and judgement over Eru’s, would likewise have fallen.”
― The Nature Of Middle-Earth
― The Nature Of Middle-Earth
SDMB - Straight Dope
— 145 members
— last activity Oct 02, 2022 08:59PM
For fans and/or members of the Straight Dope Message Board. Open to anyone.
The History Book Club
— 26117 members
— last activity May 03, 2026 03:34PM
"Interested in history - then you have found the right group". The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodread ...more
Federico’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Federico’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Federico
Lists liked by Federico











































