I'm just getting into the LotR universe, need suggestions on what books to read. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

11-20-2002, 09:20 AM

One night I was bored, so I decided to read the Hobbit, and I loved it. I'm half way through the second book of the trilogy.

The Witch-King of Angmar · 11-20-2002, 09:33 AM

I think this should be moved to the Newcomers and Novice-Forum, but I'm not sure, because I'm new as well *g*.

The next logical step would be to read the Silmarillion and after that The Unfinished Tales. If you're then still interested and want to know everything, you should read Tolkien's Letters or his biography. The last step for every hardcore fan is, in my opinion, to read the 12 parts of The History of Middle-Earth. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

thorondil · 11-20-2002, 10:20 AM

Just thought I'd jump in here before this thread gets shut down.

Appendix A in RotK in good background material for the Sil...

Quote:

Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate,
And though we pass them by today,
Tomorrow we may come this way
And take the hidden paths that run
Towards the Moon or to the Sun

Enjoy!!

Estelyn Telcontar · 11-20-2002, 10:25 AM

Good advice, Witch-King - I couldn't have said it better! And yes, this thread does belong on the Novices and Newcomers forum.
*push*

Neferchoirwen · 11-20-2002, 11:14 AM

I have just finished reading The Hobbit and all three, asn so far, here's all i have to give to you:

1)brace yourself! and,
2)keep reading!
3)plan when to read it next time [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

everyone in BD will cheer on you when you feel perplexed: WELCOME TO THE DOWNS!

Arwen1858 · 11-20-2002, 01:04 PM

A big warm welcome to you, metronome!!
I'm relativly new to Tolkien myself. I started reading LOTR in August, read the Hobbit after I finished, and am now re-reading the LOTR books, in hopes of finishing The Two Towers before the movie comes out. How are you liking Lord of the Rings thus far? I personally loved it! Have you seen the Fellowship of the Ring movie yet? It's awesome! I saw it the day after I started reading the book, and can't wait for the next movie to come out! December 18!! Well, hope you enjoy it here! Have fun being dead! Oh, but be careful what you read on here, as some of the posts will give away the story! So unless you don't mind spoilers, be careful!!
Arwen

Arwen Imladris · 11-20-2002, 03:37 PM

Here is a list of Tolkien's books.

11-20-2002, 09:20 AM	#1
adam Guest Posts: n/a	I'm just getting into the LotR universe, need suggestions on what books to read. One night I was bored, so I decided to read the Hobbit, and I loved it. I'm half way through the second book of the trilogy.

11-20-2002, 09:33 AM	#2
The Witch-King of Angmar Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Berlin Posts: 31	I think this should be moved to the Newcomers and Novice-Forum, but I'm not sure, because I'm new as well g. The next logical step would be to read the Silmarillion and after that The Unfinished Tales. If you're then still interested and want to know everything, you should read Tolkien's Letters or his biography. The last step for every hardcore fan is, in my opinion, to read the 12 parts of The History of Middle-Earth. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "He who breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom."

11-20-2002, 10:25 AM	#4
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Good advice, Witch-King - I couldn't have said it better! And yes, this thread does belong on the Novices and Newcomers forum. push __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

11-20-2002, 11:14 AM	#5
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	I have just finished reading The Hobbit and all three, asn so far, here's all i have to give to you: 1)brace yourself! and, 2)keep reading! 3)plan when to read it next time [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] everyone in BD will cheer on you when you feel perplexed: WELCOME TO THE DOWNS! __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

11-20-2002, 01:04 PM	#6
Arwen1858 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 516	A big warm welcome to you, metronome!! I'm relativly new to Tolkien myself. I started reading LOTR in August, read the Hobbit after I finished, and am now re-reading the LOTR books, in hopes of finishing The Two Towers before the movie comes out. How are you liking Lord of the Rings thus far? I personally loved it! Have you seen the Fellowship of the Ring movie yet? It's awesome! I saw it the day after I started reading the book, and can't wait for the next movie to come out! December 18!! Well, hope you enjoy it here! Have fun being dead! Oh, but be careful what you read on here, as some of the posts will give away the story! So unless you don't mind spoilers, be careful!! Arwen __________________ Will Turner: "This is either madness or brilliance." Jack Sparrow: "It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide." ~ Pirates of the Caribbean

11-20-2002, 03:37 PM	#7
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	Here is a list of Tolkien's books. __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."