Hey, do you think the the Hobbit is a better series than Lord of the Rings?
The hobbit is totally better made than Lord of the Rings what do you think?
I love the Hobbit, its what got me into reading when I was younger. So it holds a special place in my heart. I will say I don't think the Hobbit movies were as good as the books.
It is totally worthwhile to watch the Hobbit. Have you watched it lately?
I have not, I reread the book recently and have considered watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy again. I did watch the Hobbit intro on Youtube, the scene where Gandalf greets Biblo and gets "Good morning'd". 
The Lord of the Rings has a good amount of history in it. What do you like most  about it?
In both the books and the movies I really appreciate the comradery between the characters. I also love the lore and culture of the different races. Hobbits have such idyllic, country lives. I like the history of the dwarves and their mountain kingdoms. I find the kingdom of Rohan being such an interesting society. It reminds me of Alexander the Great and Macedonia. All of Tolkien's books harken back to a time of fantasy and adventure that rekindles that childlike sense of wonderment in me.
Fantasy and adventure go hand in hand. It is nice to know of someone who is into fantasy. It is a rare quality. Are there other books you like?
Well, I've worked in a bookstore for years, so I read quite a lot. I'm a big fan of history, which tends to be the basis for a lot of fantasy. I also love reading travel books. I just finished Into the Wild, the book about Chris McCandless and the Alaskan Wild recently. That was an exciting but emotional read.
How interesting to work in a bookstore. Now that people are locked up at home they totally have been reading more. Bookstores are a fun place to meet people. Have you met many people working there?
Yes, I've made quite a lot of friends working in a bookstore. Its cool because everyone who comes in is looking for something to learn more about or they are looking for a good story to pass the time. You get to know people really well through their choice in books. Its a lot like this conversation, which has been a lot of fun. Thanks for that!