Peter Jackson Talks Directing The Hobbit (+ Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit 4-Book Boxed Set)

Earlier this week, I reviewed the Tower of Obsidian by L.T. Getty, an epic fantasy available now from Burst Books. In the post, I asked readers to share their favorite epic fantasy story. One of my favorites - like many people - is the Lord of the Rings.

Sadly, I haven't read or watched the movie adaptation for The Hobbit yet. The novel is on my summer reading list this year.

What's on your reading list for the summer?

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Check Out HitFix: Peter Jackson Talks Directing The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey on Hulu.
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The official Transformers: Age of Extinction trailer starring Mark Wahlberg! See it June 27th.

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I was introduced to Giada De Laurentiis by NBC's Today Show. She has built quite a media empire - cookbooks, website, TV shows. I didn't realize she had so many cookbooks or a show called Weekend Getaways.

Have you used any of her cookbooks? I am thinking about getting Giada's Feel Good Food.

One of my favorite Giada recipes is for Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes. Do you have a favorite?

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Check Out Giada's Weekend Getaways: Charleston, South Carolina on Hulu.

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Am I the only person who hasn't seen Downton Abbey yet? I cannot believe that the series is already on season four! I am so behind.

Do you watch the series? Need to catch up?

A must-have for fans of the wildly popular PBS (Masterpiece Theatre) period drama, this 320-page hardcover book provides in-depth looks at each character.

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All of Downton Abbey season 4 is available on the PBS website right now. I am going to tackle it next week. Check out Just Seen It's Downton Abbey Season 4 Review on Hulu.

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Sweet! Maya Banks Contemporary Romance 4-Book Bundle - $14.99

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Who is your favorite stooge? 

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King Henry VIII is played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers who is now starring in NBC's television adaptation of Dracula.

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