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In which order should I read the works of Tolkien and what works should be read?

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In which order should I read the works of Tolkien and what works should be read?

If you wish to read Tolkien’s Middle-earth works approximately in the order they were written, then this is a very rough guide:

  • The Book of Lost Tales [volumes 1 & 2]
  • The Lays of Beleriand.
  • The Shaping of Middle-earth.
  • The Lost Road.
  • The Hobbit.
  • The Return of the Shadow.
  • The Treason of Isengard.
  • The War of the Ring.

In what order should I read the LOTR books?

The Recommended Order to Read The Lord of the Rings Series The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The Silmarillion.

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When should you read The Lord of the Rings?

Keep in mind that all kids are different, so assess your child’s ability to handle peril and conflict before you see the movies and TV shows or play the apps and games. Age 4–6: Even preschoolers can enjoy Hobbit-inspired shows. Age 7–9: A great age to watch and read together.

Should I read the Hobbit or Lord of the Rings first?

Yes do read The Hobbit first. Just because it was released first and introduces Gandalf and Bilbo and just because it’s a easy way to get into Tolkien and how he writes and all. Reading “The Hobbit” is not crucial to understanding “The Lord of the Rings”, but it would give you an understanding of Middle Earth.

Are the Tolkien books worth reading?

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is absolutely worth reading, even though they’re very long and a bit monotonous. There’s so much to the story that doesn’t make it into movies, side stories and fascinating tidbits that you miss if you don’t take the plunge.

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What should I read if I liked Lord of the Rings?

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  • An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir.
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  • The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima.

Is there another book after The Lord of the Rings?

No, Return of the King is the end, chronologically. We don’t know what happened after the first years of Fourth Age. You might want to read other works of Tolkien that are set in Middle-Earth (Silmarilion, Numenor Chronicles and Unfinished Tales), but they all take place before Hobbit and LotR.