Folks, I am excited to tell you about a new Middle Earth sponsor here at the Prancing Pony

podcast, OSHA. They're a small family company based in Scotland, and they have created some of the

most beautiful designs that faithfully capture the feel of both the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit.

Their Middle Earth collection is a genuine passion project for the OSHA team,

and I'm telling you, you're going to find something to love. Their gorgeous woven accessories,

things like blankets, throws, scarves, they're all made locally out of responsibly sourced

yarns. And their homeware, mugs, tea towels, tote bags, they are perfect gifts, are perfect

for your own home. I know I've

ordered their realm of Middle Earth and ancients of Gondor mugs, but I'm telling you, I had a

hard time just picking one or two. They are all fantastic designs, just timeless and gorgeous.

Don't just take my word for it, though. I want you to visit osha slings.com. I'm going to spell

that out for you.

That's O-S-C-H-A-Slings.com.

They started out making baby carriers, hence the slings, which, by the way, reminds me if you're a new or expecting parent.

Yes, they have Lord of the Rings themed slings and baby wraps, too.

Small family business, faithfully captured Middle Earth designs, ethically made products, and free international shipping.

Oh, and 10% off for new customers with code Pony at checkout.

So visit OSHA slings.com.

That's O-S-C-H-a-sling's.com.

And use code Pony to get 10% off your first order.

Hello, this is Jack Wilson, the host of the History of Literature podcast.

For the past 10 years, I've been talking to novelists, biographers, and scholars about the greatest books in the history of the world and the men and women who wrote them.

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