
The quest to destroy the Ring in three volumes, with songs, maps and a whole invented world behind it. Many boxes add The Hobbit.
Gift idea: For anyone who loved the films and has never opened the books, or who wants a set to keep on a shelf.
Box sets differ by publisher and edition: some hold only the first books, some add extras or companion titles. Check the Amazon listing for the exact contents. The full reading order, with every book described, is on the The Lord of the Rings series page.