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The Hobbit

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The journey through Middle-earth begins here with J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy.

“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible... All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.”—The New York Times Book Review

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language—Tolkien's prelude to The Lord of the Rings. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.

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Published Sep 18, 2012

300 pages

Average rating: 8.43

390 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Hobbit* is a classic adventure beloved for its charming characters and imaginative world. Many praise its engaging storytelling and t...

Cocochenelly
Oct 21, 2025
10/10 stars
One of my comfort books. Love love love it! I sometimes listen to the Audio version as a bedtime story.
FireheartoftheShire
Sep 13, 2025
10/10 stars
I don't know why it took me so long to read this. So much love for this book now.
Michalmarie123
Jul 20, 2025
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JLeutz
Jun 03, 2025
9/10 stars
Always loved it. This book was my bed time story as a young child
Victoria Zimmerman
May 18, 2025
8/10 stars
What's left to say of this book?

An immersive read and popular for obvious reasons, this book is worth getting past the exhaustive first chapters (if you had trouble with that like myself). I'm happy to have finally finished it after starting it when I was a kid.

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