The Lord of the Rings Books in Order
8 books by J. R. R. Tolkien · 1954-2001 · Fantasy , Adventure , Children's
1954–1955 fantasy novel trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien
| # | Cover | Title | Published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | The Fellowship of the Ring | 1954 | Amazon |
| 1 | The First Journey | — | Amazon | |
| 2 |  | The Two Towers | 1954 | Amazon |
| 2 | The Journey of the Nine Companions | — | Amazon | |
| 3 |  | The Return of the King | 1955 | Amazon |
| 4 | The Ring Goes East | 2001 | Amazon | |
| 6 |  | The End of the Third Age | 1994 | Amazon |
| — | Appendices of The Lord of the Rings | 1954 | Amazon |
Entries without a number are not numbered in the source data - they are placed by publication date, which is usually but not always the intended reading order.
Where to start with The Lord of the Rings
Most readers start with The Fellowship of the Ring, the earliest book in the series. Where entries are not numbered by the publisher, we list them by publication date.
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The Lord of the Rings series FAQ
- How many books are in The Lord of the Rings series?
- There are 8 books in The Lord of the Rings series by J. R. R. Tolkien, published between 1954 and 2001.
- What is the first Lord of the Rings book?
- The Fellowship of the Ring, published in 1954, is the first book in The Lord of the Rings series.
- What is the latest Lord of the Rings book?
- The Ring Goes East (2001) is the most recent Lord of the Rings book in our catalogue.
- Do you have to read The Lord of the Rings books in order?
- The Lord of the Rings books are not numbered by the publisher. Most readers start with The Fellowship of the Ring and follow publication order, which is the order listed above.
