Jess (AKA shortstuff) asked this question about
The Lord of the Rings:
I was wondering, is it best to read The Hobbit series first or does it not matter?
Ian Cunliffe
Although the Hobbit is a stand alone story, it will help you understand the Lord of the Rings and the characters better.
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