J.R.R. Tolkien wrote several stories set in Middle-earth along with The Lord of the Rings, each taking place at different points in this fictional universe’s timeline. Of course, with many of these books being prequels to Frodo’s story, it can sometimes be confusing to pinpoint a reading order. Those looking to get into Tolkien’s Middle-earth works can choose between the chronological and release date orders, and both come with pros and cons.
