The Hobbit

The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien

High Fantasy

Pre- Dominion of Men, Middle Earth

The Hobbit is categorized as children’s literature, but it can appeal to a broad range of ages. It’s a fun book to read aloud at bedtime, and to enjoy all its songs and rhymes. Tolkien’s writing is in itself poetic, which is a quality that charms many readers.

Note, though, that this book is high fantasy; requiring readers to immerse themselves in a very novel environment.

But even if you don’t usually read high fantasy, you might surprise yourself, and discover an adventurous spirit dormant in you — much as Bilbo Baggins, the protagonist, does after he is dragged into a quest to reclaim the lost mountain of the dwarves and recover the treasures lying underneath a ferocious dragon who is guarding them..

Bilbo happens to be one of my favorite literary characters. He’s not a traditional hero, but I care all the more for this unassuming character because of it. He’s kind and loyal, and when the pressure is at its highest, he amazes readers by keeping a level head.

Join him in his journey in this classic fantasy book that can be borrowed at Open Library (please open a free account).

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