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How J.R.R. Tolkien’s Strong Catholic Faith Influenced His Writing

To ask what Tolkien thought of God is rather like asking what Marx thought of socialism or how Samuel Pepys regarded the business of diary-keeping. In each case the subject so completely overwhelms the world to which it is introduced

https://lithub.com/how-j-r-r-tolkiens-strong-catholic-faith-influenced-his-writing/

The Guardian

What we’re reading: Ian Rankin, Louise Kennedy and Guardian readers on the books they enjoyed in October

Writers and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments I’m a huge fan of Muriel Spark, but wasn’t sure I needed another biography of her, yet James Bailey’s Like a Cat Loves

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/oct/31/what-were-reading-ian-rankin-louise-kennedy-and-guardian-readers-on-the-books-they-enjoyed-in-october

The Guardian

The 100 best novels of all time

The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?

https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/may/12/the-100-best-novels-of-all-time