J.R.R. Tolkien's most recommended books

We've asked 13,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Chosen by 61 people

Books like The Lord of the Rings

Chosen by 55 people

Books like The Hobbit

Chosen by 32 people

Books like The Fellowship of the Ring

Chosen by 8 people

Books like The Silmarillion

Chosen by 4 people

Books like The Return of the King

Chosen by 3 people

Books like The Children of Húrin

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Letters from Father Christmas

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The Two Towers

Book lists with J.R.R. Tolkien's books

154 authors created a book list with a book by J.R.R. Tolkien as one of their picks.

• The best books about Norse myths and legends
• The best books that will make you see the world through someone else’s eyes
• The best epic fantasy books where the journey changes a character forever
• The best fantasy books to understand what makes great worldbuilding work
• The best books about hope, faith, & fantasy built by despair, adventure, & magic
• The best epic tales of tragedy, hope, and courage

Book lists connected to J.R.R. Tolkien's books

283 authors created a book list connected to J.R.R. Tolkien's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The best books on Tolkien that will astonish you with his genius
• The best books if you want to go on an adventure in the world of Tolkien criticism
• The best books about the end of the world and being the last person on earth
• The best hard-to-categorize novels
• The best books for kids who celebrate being, and believing in, themselves
• The best books to alter your world view

Genres connected to J.R.R. Tolkien's books

Topics connected to J.R.R. Tolkien's books