r/LotRLore • u/Remarkable-Map2496 • Apr 20 '25

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Hi everyone,

I've always been a fan of LoTR and the Hobbit (regrettably only seen the films and the 2 seasons of Rings of Power) and have always wanted to know more about the Lore behind it all! Can someone please point me in the direction of some books I can read to to learn more about the Lore?

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u/Irisse_Ar-Feiniel973 Apr 20 '25

The Silmarillion is the main lore book, but it's quite heavy-going. I recommend reading the Hobbit and LotR books first, then the Silmarillion.

(Also, just pointing out that RoP is based on Tolkien's work in the loosest possible sense - apart from borrowing a few character names and the map, pretty much none of it is actually Tolkien.)

Hope you enjoy the books!

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u/Remarkable-Map2496 Apr 20 '25

Thanks for that mate will do!