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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion" (2001) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Visual Companion
2002
The Return of the King Visual Companion
2003
The Lord of the Rings Complete Visual Companion
2004
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Visual Companion
2012
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Visual Companion
2013
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Visual Companion
2013
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