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Books Like The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien · about this book

Loved The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien? If its fantasy, adventure and quest narrative hooked you, these 20 books hit the same notes — starting with The Hobbit, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author. Every pick is matched by what’s actually inside the book, not just its genre, and we skip other books by the same author so you find someone new.

What’s inside The Hobbit: Fantasy · Adventure · Quest Narrative · Classics · High Fantasy

1. 

   The Hobbit

   John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

   Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Omniscient Narrator · Treasure Hunt · Quest Narrative

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   The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

   Shawn Coyne

   Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Omniscient Narrator · Treasure Hunt · Dragons

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3. 

   The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author

   J. R. R. Tolkien

   Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Treasure Hunt · Quest Narrative · Dragons

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4. 

   Eragon

   Christopher Paolini

   Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Quest Narrative · Underdog · Dragons

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5. 

   Silverthorn

   Raymond E. Feist

   High Fantasy · Quest Narrative · Mentor Relationship · Treasure Hunt · Adventure

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6. 

   The Two Princesses of Bamarre

   Gail Carson Levine

   Reluctant Hero · Quest Narrative · Underdog · Dragons · Self-Discovery

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7. 

   Pawn of Prophecy

   David Eddings

   Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Quest Narrative · Underdog · Adventure

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8. 

   Streams of Silver

   R.A. Salvatore

   High Fantasy · Quest Narrative · Treasure Hunt · Omniscient Narrator · Dragons

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9. 

   The Book of Three

   Lloyd Alexander

   Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Quest Narrative · Underdog · Mentor Relationship

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10. 

    The Dragonbone Chair

    Tad Williams

    Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Underdog · Quest Narrative · Mentor Relationship

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11. 

    The Tale of Despereaux

    Kate DiCamillo

    Omniscient Narrator · Reluctant Hero · Quest Narrative · Underdog · Adventure

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12. 

    The Sword of Shannara

    Terry Brooks

    Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Quest Narrative · Mentor Relationship · Adventure

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13. 

    The Lord of the Rings: The fellowship of the ring

    Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Omniscient Narrator · Quest Narrative · Adventure

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14. 

    The Alchemist

    Paulo Coelho

    Quest Narrative · Treasure Hunt · Omniscient Narrator · Mentor Relationship · Charming

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15. 

    The Lord of the Rings: Part 1 The Fellowship of the Ring

    J.R.R Tolkien

    Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Quest Narrative · Omniscient Narrator · Classics

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16. 

    The Eye of the World

    Robert Jordan

    Reluctant Hero · High Fantasy · Quest Narrative · Mentor Relationship · Adventure

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17. 

    A Wizard of Earthsea

    Ursula K. Le Guin

    Quest Narrative · Dragons · High Fantasy · Mentor Relationship · Reluctant Hero

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18. 

    How to Train Your Dragon

    Cressida Cowell

    Reluctant Hero · Dragons · Underdog · Whimsical · Charming

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19. 

    The Woman Who Rides Like a Man

    Tamora Pierce

    High Fantasy · Underdog · Mentor Relationship · Self-Discovery · Reluctant Hero

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20. 

    The Neverending Story

    Michael Ende

    Quest Narrative · Underdog · Dragons · Classics · Adventure

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