Hello Arielle!
Welcome to the forum! I'm Mrs.Gamgee and I'm 13-going-on-14 years old. That's quite a task you have for yourself there, reading the books once a year, congrats if you can keep up!
It's a good thing you like LotR, cause on the forum...there's loads dedicated to the great Tolkien and his work! There's also a lot you can do on here like enter contests, RP, join clubs (like the A-U Costumer's and seamstresses club or the CoN club, or the PotO club,a nd others dedicated to various actors) vote in polls and contests, discuss just about everything, ask for advice, learn to make or increase your skill in graphics, be silly,play games, and join the A-U Forum Family!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or anyone else on The Welcoming Team!
Arielle (that is such a lovely name). I'm Elenriel or Elen for short. I'm 17 years old and also love LOTR (just like everyone else here) especially a particular elf. 
It is very nice to meet you. I'm so glad you decided to join-you are going to fit right in. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Hope you have a great time here and I'll see you around! 
I'm Lothwen Celebriel, but you can call me Lothwen or Loth for short - everyone does! 
I hope you have a great time posting here, and if you have any questions, I'm here to help you out. 
