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

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Chosen by 54 people

Books like The Lord of the Rings

Chosen by 51 people

Books like The Hobbit

Chosen by 25 people

Books like The Fellowship of the Ring

Chosen by 6 people

Books like The Silmarillion

Chosen by 3 people

Books like The Return of the King

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Letters from Father Christmas

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The Two Towers

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The Children of Húrin

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

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

• Fantasy for those who don’t know they like fantasy
• Fantastic depths beyond The Lord of the Rings
• Standout fantasy novels for all ages
• Fantasy with unlikely but loveable heroes
• Speculative fiction universes
• Unlikely heroes in magical worlds

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

236 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