Audiobooks to take you back to Middle Earth
Audiobooks featuring the talents of Ian Holm, Andy Serkis, and many more.
Whether you’re the type of reader who’s read J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit eleventy-one times each or you’re a fan of the movies wanting to reunite with the fellowship in a different medium, these audiobooks will bring you right back to Middle Earth.
The Fellowship of the Ring
Andy Serkis, the actor who portrayed Gollum in the film trilogy, performs this faithful narration of all three volumes that was released in 2021.
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The Hobbit
And of course there’s also a Hobbit edition narrated by Serkis. No word yet on whether Smaug-actor Benedict Cumberbatch might one day have a go.
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The Fellowship of the Ring
For decades, Rob Inglis has been to the works of Tolkien what Jim Dale has been to Harry Potter: the voice known and beloved by readers worldwide. Traditionalists should definitely hear his performance of the trilogy as well as The Hobbit.
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The Fellowship of the Ring
If you’re looking for a shorter, more dramatic performance of Tolkien’s tale, try a full-cast production. Ian Holm, who portrayed Bilbo Baggins in the films, plays the part of Frodo in this 1981 BBC Radio production.
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The Hobbit
This ensemble performance of The Hobbit was produced by NPR and aired in 1979. It’s a fast-paced and very fun trip through the adventures of Bilbo Baggins.
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