The Inklings

What is International Inklings Day?

Started by Jamie Lapeyrolerie, International Inklings Day celebrates these two geniuses and the beginning of their friendship. On May 11th, 1926, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were gathered for English tea with Oxford English faculty at Merton College and met for the first time (read the story here). This would begin a 40 year friendship and this friendship would inspire generations to come and also help to produce some of literature’s greatest masterpieces and one worth celebrating.

This newsletter shares inspiration from their works, book discussions, and join us every year for Inklings Week during the week of May 11th! You can also follow along on Instagram @internationalinklingsday and Facebook!