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 31 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

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

• Where the journey changes a character forever
• Understanding what makes great worldbuilding work
• Hope, faith, & fantasy built by despair, adventure, & magic
• Epic tales of tragedy, hope, and courage
• Taking you on an epic adventure with unlikely heroes
• Paranormal science fiction or fantasy books with a Christian worldview

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

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

• Tolkien that will astonish you with his genius
• Adventure in the Tolkien criticism
• The end of the world and being the last person on earth
• Hard-to-categorize novels
• Kids who celebrate being themselves
• To alter your world view

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

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