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I own the whole LOTR trilogy and I intend to buy The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. In which order do you recomend reading these? (I've seen all the movies, but have not read any of the books).
Paul Magnussen I agree with most of the other answers: Hobbit -> LoTR -> Silmarillion -> Unfinished Tales.

Also: if you enjoyed reading the Appendices of LoTR, then y…moreI agree with most of the other answers: Hobbit -> LoTR -> Silmarillion -> Unfinished Tales.

Also: if you enjoyed reading the Appendices of LoTR, then you’ll enjoy The Silmarillion. If you didn’t, then you won’t.(less)
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The Silmarillion
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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