Books Like The Fellowship of the Ring

Looking for books like The Fellowship of the Ring? A reluctant hobbit and eight companions set out to destroy a ring that could end the world.

What tends to stick with readers is its escapist and inspiring feel. The foundation nearly all modern fantasy is still built on. Below are 7 books that carry that feeling in different ways, matched on shared mood, themes and reading experience. The Fellowship of the Ring is a long, slow-paced read (reading level: moderate), so we've noted where each pick is quicker, slower or heavier.

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The Fellowship of the Ring

J.R.R. Tolkien

7 books you might enjoy

1.
The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien
Like The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hobbit is escapist and inspiring. Both carry the #classic tag. It runs a bit longer than The Fellowship of the Ring.
Medium · Easy pace · Beginner-friendly
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2.
A Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin
Like The Fellowship of the Ring, A Game of Thrones is escapist. Both carry the #epic tag. The pace is faster than The Fellowship of the Ring's.
Long · Can't put it down pace · Moderate
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3.
The Name of the Wind
Patrick Rothfuss
Like The Fellowship of the Ring, The Name of the Wind is escapist and inspiring. Both carry the #worldbuilding tag. It's an easier read than The Fellowship of the Ring.
Long · Slow pace · Easy to follow
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4.
Dune
Frank Herbert
Like The Fellowship of the Ring, Dune is escapist. Both carry the #epic and #classic tags. It's a more demanding read than The Fellowship of the Ring.
Long · Slow pace · Challenging
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5.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
Like The Fellowship of the Ring, The Way of Kings is escapist. Both carry the #epic and #worldbuilding tags.
Long · Slow pace · Moderate
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6.
Circe
Madeline Miller
Like The Fellowship of the Ring, Circe is escapist and inspiring. It runs a bit longer than The Fellowship of the Ring.
Medium · Easy pace · Easy to follow
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7.
Mistborn: The Final Empire
Brandon Sanderson
Mistborn: The Final Empire shares The Fellowship of the Ring's escapist appeal. Both carry the #epic tag. It's an easier read than The Fellowship of the Ring.
Long · Fast pace · Easy to follow
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