The Lord of the Rings Books in Order

The recommended reading order for the The Lord of the Rings series is publication order: 1. The Hobbit (1937), 2. The Fellowship of the Ring (1954), 3. The Two Towers (1954), 4. The Return of the King (1955), 5. Bilbo's Last Song (1974). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien contains 5 books. The series began in 1937 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The The Lord of the Rings series is written by J.R.R. Tolkien. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.