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[–] mr_mellow3 ago 

After watching the extended version of the films for the first time I've gotten really into the lore and stories/characters that were left out. Is there a specific order in which you'd recommend one read all the books (naturally The Hobbit happens first chronologically, but what about the Silmarillion and other works?)?

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[–] BobTheTomato 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

In my opinion. I would read them in chronological order.

The Hobbit

The Silmarillion (which was intended to be a sequel to the Hobbit)

The Fellowship of the Ring

The Two Towers

The Return of the King

There is also Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle-earth which doesn't directly connect to the trilogy but has some similar themes.

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[–] mr_mellow3 ago 

Chronological seems to make the most sense. Someone had also mentioned reading them by publish date, as it gives you a sense of how he developed the world.

Thanks though! Starting The Hobbit when I finish my current book.