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The Book I Could Read Over and Over Again: The Lord of the Rings

There are some stories that never quite leave you. They linger in your imagination, echoing in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page or watched the final scene. For me, that story is The Lord of the Rings. Out of all the books I’ve read, The Two Towers—the second in the trilogy—is the one I could read over and over again. And while I’ve only read that one in full, I’ve seen the entire saga through the movies, and that entire world continues to pull me back in.

There’s something timeless and grounding about Tolkien’s Middle-earth. His landscapes feel real, like places you might actually stumble upon during a hike—if you’re lucky. His characters are deeply human, even when they’re elves, hobbits, or dwarves. And the themes—courage in the face of overwhelming odds, friendship forged in darkness, and the quiet power of persistence—those resonate deeply.

The Two Towers especially gripped me. The fellowship is broken, and everyone’s on their own journey. I remember flipping through the pages, needing to know what would happen to Frodo and Sam as they navigated the dangerous wild with Gollum slithering behind them. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli became more than just adventurers—they were leaders, warriors, and friends with fierce loyalty and different ways of seeing the world. The Ents rising against Isengard? That image stayed with me. It felt like nature itself standing up to the madness of industry and power.

Even though I’ve only read that one book, the movies helped fill in the rest of the picture—and let’s be honest, Peter Jackson did an incredible job bringing Tolkien’s world to life. But reading The Two Towers felt more personal, like sitting at a campfire while someone told me an ancient story passed down through generations.

Would I go back and read the whole trilogy from beginning to end? Absolutely. But even if I didn’t, The Two Towers is enough to keep me anchored to Middle-earth. It’s the kind of book that grows with you. If I make time I revisit it, I will see something new—about the world, about the characters, and even about myself.

So yes, if I had to choose a book to read over and over again, it would be this one. Because sometimes, the best kind of magic isn’t just in the spells and the swords—but in the words that shape the world they live in.

Until next time…