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The Lord of the Rings books in order
There are 3 books in The Lord of the Rings. The latest, The Return of the King, came out in 1955, and J.R.R. Tolkien hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 24 October 2026.
The Lord of the Rings books in order
1954Book 1The Fellowship of the Ring
1954Book 2The Two Towers
1955Book 3The Return of the King
What The Lord of the Rings is about
From the description of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first book.
In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
The Lord of the Rings at a glance
- Author
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- Books published
- 3
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1954
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Lord of the Rings book?
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How many books are in The Lord of the Rings?
3 books have been published in The Lord of the Rings so far.
What order should I read The Lord of the Rings in?
Read the main books in order: 1. The Fellowship of the Ring, 2. The Two Towers, 3. The Return of the King.
Is The Lord of the Rings finished?
J.R.R. Tolkien hasn't announced another Lord of the Rings book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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