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Tolkien
5 reading guides and book lists curated by the Editors Reads team.
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Dune vs The Lord of the Rings: Which Epic Should You Read First?
Two novels claim the title of greatest speculative fiction ever written. Dune and The Lord of the Rings disagree about almost everything — mythology vs ecology, consolation vs catastrophe, a universe of gods vs a universe of oil. Here is how they compare and which to read first.
J.R.R. Tolkien Books in Order: Complete Guide to Middle-earth and Beyond
J.R.R. Tolkien's complete bibliography in order — from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales. The best starting points and the right reading order.
The Hobbit vs Harry Potter: Which Gateway Fantasy Should You Read First?
Two books have introduced more readers to fantasy than any others. We compare The Hobbit and Harry Potter on every axis that matters — and tell you which to read first.
Books Like The Lord of the Rings: 12 Epic Fantasy Novels for Tolkien Fans
Nothing quite replaces Tolkien, but these epic fantasy novels capture the same sense of a vast, ancient world, heroic quests, and myths that feel older than the page.
Best Fantasy Books of All Time — The Definitive Reading List
From Tolkien to Rothfuss, Martin to Le Guin — the greatest fantasy novels ever written, ranked and reviewed by our editorial team. The ultimate guide to the fantasy genre.
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