Step into the world of Middle-earth this Tolkien Reading Day with stories by J. R. R. Tolkien that have captivated readers for generations!
From cozy beginnings in the Shire to epic battles that decide the fate of the world, Tolkien’s books invite readers on unforgettable journeys filled with friendship, courage and adventure. Whether you’re revisiting a favorite or discovering these tales for the first time, there’s no better day to open a Tolkien book and get lost in the magic.
The Hobbit
- A great starting point
- Follows Bilbo Baggins on his adventure to the Lonely Mountain
- Sets up the world and introduces the One Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring
- Book One of The Lord of the Rings
- Frodo begins his journey to destroy the Ring
The Two Towers
- Book Two of the trilogy
- The fellowship is split and the stakes grow
The Return of the King
- Final book in the trilogy
- The fate of Middle-earth is decided
If you’ve finished the main trilogy and want to keep journeying through Middle-earth, these books offer even more!
The Silmarillion
- A deeper dive into the history of Middle-earth
- Best read after The Lord of the Rings
Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth
- Expands on characters and events from Middle-earth
The Children of Húrin
- A darker, standalone tale from the First Age
Beren and Lúthien
- Additional expanded story from Tolkien’s legendarium
The Fall of Gondolin
- Additional expanded story from Tolkien’s legendarium
