When I look through it now, Most of the early chapters do stand alone. I will take a look at it... I know we are going to loosen the rules on pictures, and try to be loose enough about topic and spoilers to encourage conversation. If a chapter stands alone, we will leave it alone, if it should be combined, We should. (thinking of the Taming of Smeagol and the Marshes)
Oh. speaking of pictures... just for you, from our section.
Well, personally, a chapter a week would be plenty for me; I am not as familiar with the story of TT, having not read it as often; and I want to have a good understanding of things before Dec.
But I wouldn't want to hold back other folks, either; so do what you think is best!
Sure enjoyed seeing the Hobbits, and Orlando, and all the film clips on the MTV awards last night; too bad we had to sit through all that other stuff...............although to be fair the program certainly held my interest more than the Oscars.:)