The Hobbit appears in 28 book lists

By J.R.R. Tolkien,

The Hobbit appears in 28 book lists on Shepherd.

The best clean-reading fantasy books with religious undertones for readers of all ages

Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of Redwall Book cover of The Green Ember Book cover of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Book cover of On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

The best books that illustrate distinct perspectives on fantasy adventures

Book cover of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Book cover of The Silmarillion Book cover of The Dark Elf Trilogy Book cover of The Soulforge Book cover of The Hobbit

The best fantasy/romance books where in a war between humans and shifters, sparks and fur fly…until scales appear

Book cover of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Book cover of At Home in Mitford Book cover of The Sword of Shannara Book cover of Eragon: Book I Book cover of The Hobbit

The best books of classic speculative literature

Book cover of The Riverside Shakespeare Book cover of Tracks Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of The Exorcist Book cover of The Martian Chronicles

The best fantasy books to reignite your sense of wonder

Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of The Legend of Holly Claus Book cover of Inkheart Book cover of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Book cover of East

The best books for young adult/middle grade fantasy and their parents

Book cover of The Hero with a Thousand Faces Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of Alice in Wonderland Book cover of The Odyssey Book cover of The Greek Myths

The best books on the most developed mechanical magic systems

Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of Wizard's First Rule Book cover of Seventh Son: The Tales of Alvin Maker, Book One Book cover of The Mongrel Mage Book cover of The Alloy of Law

The best historical fiction books on how magic can change your life

Book cover of A Midsummer Night's Dream Book cover of The History of Mr. Polly Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of Life After Life Book cover of Blackberry Wine

The best fantasy books filled with so much magic and wonder that the real world slips away

Book cover of Dragonflight Book cover of The Girl Who Drank the Moon Book cover of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The best fantasy novels with ferocious and fantastic dragons

Book cover of Dragon Rider Book cover of A Clash of Kings Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of Dragonslayer Book cover of Legends of the Dragonrealm

The best books about the Hero's Journey

Book cover of The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers Book cover of The Wizard of Oz Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of The Hero with a Thousand Faces Book cover of The Odyssey

The best young adult and middle grade fantasy books for readers of all ages

Book cover of The Amulet of Samarkand Book cover of The Lightning Thief Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of The Graveyard Book Book cover of The Sea of Trolls

The best fantasy books with stories you’ll love at any age

Book cover of The Amulet of Samarkand Book cover of The Ruins of Gorlan: Book 1 Book cover of Pawn of Prophecy Book cover of Magician: Apprentice Book cover of The Hobbit

The best fantasy novels that help you decide if dragons are good or evil

Book cover of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Book cover of Dragons of Autumn Twilight Book cover of Eldest: Book II Book cover of A Storm of Swords Book cover of The Hobbit

The best books in which reality and fantasy meet and meld

Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of Darkover Landfall Book cover of The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Book cover of Jaguar Paloma and the Caketown Bar Book cover of The Tombs of Atuan

The best books for all ages—perfect for children, teens, and adults

Book cover of Amari and the Night Brothers Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of How Do You Live? Book cover of Le Petit Prince Book cover of Wonder

The best epic fantasy books about the hero’s journey

Book cover of The Lord of the Rings Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of Mistborn: The Final Empire Book cover of Wizard's First Rule Book cover of The Furies of Calderon

The best fantasy books that make you want to go on an adventure

Book cover of The Hobbit Book cover of Rise of the Ranger Book cover of The Fifth Season: The Broken Earth, Book 1 Book cover of Assassin's Quest: The Farseer Trilogy Book 3 Book cover of The Crimson Queen

The best books that have been turned into movies (or should be)

Book cover of Holes Book cover of Showdown: A Paradise Novel Book cover of The Giver Book cover of The Chronicles of Narnia Book cover of The Hobbit

The best books that showcase different kinds of dragons

Book cover of Dragon Keeper Book cover of His Majesty's Dragon Book cover of Dragonflight Book cover of The Hero and the Crown Book cover of The Hobbit

Want books like The Hobbit?

Our community of 7,000+ authors has personally recommended 10 books like The Hobbit.

Book cover of The Odyssey Book cover of Life After Life Book cover of The Hero with a Thousand Faces Book cover of The Lord of the Rings Book cover of A Game of Thrones Book cover of Dune

Browse books like The Hobbit

5 book lists we think you will like!

The best books that explore fantastic worlds
The best fantasy bildungsroman books
The best books to escape reality
The best books with the best worlds (to visit, but not to live there)
The best books with dragons with a Christian message

Interested in Middle Earth, dragons, and bildungsroman?

7,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Middle Earth, dragons, and bildungsroman.

Middle Earth Explore 9 books about Middle Earth
Dragons Explore 128 books about dragons
Bildungsroman Explore 220 books about bildungsroman