Hobbit is a terrible waiter. Redhead can be as patient as and old majestic oak, but not Hobbit. What to do while passing time before Siege of Mirkwood opens? Finish Volume I, of course! Which I am inspired to do by Blue Kae’s post (super screentshot).
Redhead long ago has been at Book 14 waiting for kinmates to catch up. Hobbit is at Book 9. Can I catch up to Redhead and finish before December? The payoff at the homefront will be large: I see some tasty homemade treats in my future.

Glad, I could provide some inspiration! Good luck catching up to Redhead, but try to enjoy the journey.