The Lord of the Rings books have made a massive impact on the entertainment industry and continue to do so. Not only did they get adapted into some of the most beloved fantasy movies of all time, they continue to inspire new crossovers every year. There are LotR board games, LotR LEGO sets, and even Magic the Gathering cards.
If you're a fan of any aspect of The Lord of the Rings and don't already own a set of the books, Amazon is having a massive sale right now that can help you right that wrong. The sale even includes various collections that detail the history of Middle-Earth. You can check out these discounts below, or dive into our guide to Lord of the Rings books for more details about the series.
Lord of the Rings Box Sets on Sale
If you're a fan of Tolkien's work, all of these book sets are currently set at a great price. Whether you're buying for yourself or getting a gift for a Lord of the Rings fan, now is the perfect time to buy. The paperback box sets are a great pick if you've never actually read the books and would like to flip through actual pages. The first set on this list includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, and The Hobbit while the second set doesn't include The Hobbit at all.
For those of you who already own copies of the LotR books, this sale also includes some great deals on Tolkien's extended works. The Fantasy Tales set includes The Silmarillion and Stories of Numenor that are great picks for those who just finished season 2 of The Rings of Power. There are also the hardcover sets detailing the history of Middle-earth on sale that are great collector's items. The History of Middle-earth Box set #2 is at its lowest ever price with this sale.
More Book Deals on Amazon
Although we are highlighting The Lord of the Rings book deals here, the Amazon sale is actually quite massive. We are already finding discounts on the popular Harry Potter Illustrated editions and Percy Jackson books alongside many more popular series. If you want to dive into the full sale, Amazon has a landing page for all of the deals that we've linked below:
Looking for more deals? Check out my recommendations for what to buy during October Prime Day. You can also check out our guide on where to buy books online for more book sales.
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