There are 3 books in the Lord of the Rings series. The newest book is The Return of the King which came out in 1955.

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The Fellowship of the Ring

Book cover of The Fellowship of the Ring

This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrustedā€¦

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The Two Towers

Book cover of The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings

This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Two Towers, the second part of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.

The company of the Ring is torn asunder. Frodo and Sam continue their journeyā€¦

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The Return of the King

Book cover of The Return of the King

Begin your journey into Middle-earth.

The inspiration for the upcoming original series on Prime Video, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

The Return of the KingĀ is the third part of J.R.R. Tolkienā€™s epic adventureĀ The Lord of the Rings.

One Ring to rule them all, Oneā€¦