While Tolkien’s posthumously published works are set chronologically before the Lord of the Rings saga, most fans agree that it’s best to start by reading in release order: The book that ...
Those looking to read all the Lord of the Rings books in chronological order will have to begin with the universe's creation. Tolkien's The Silmarillion outlines the birth of time and space ...
If you'd rather not pay $47 for a book and want the full story in one volume, Amazon also The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition, which has a nice suede-like cover, for just under $20. The Tolkien ...