^^That is quite resembling my situation. I'm currently considered Tolkien expert,wich is a position I greatly enjoy. Most of the people considering me the authority have seen the movies and read The Hobbit and some LotR or only LotR but not the Hobbit and then they ask me about details they don't understand and stuff. I love that and I recommend the books whenever I have the opportunity.It's a great opportunity to point out differences with the movies and I allways answer their questions as good and understandable as I can.
