Read a Classic Challenge discussion

January Group 2: The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkein
Discussion Leader: Scott

The Silmarillion is the posthumously published mythological history of Tolkien's Middle-earth, beginning with a creation myth and chronicling events until the end of the First Age of Middle-earth. For those familiar with The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, these stories take place in the Third Age, and make frequent reference to songs and legends found in The Silmarillion.

This book is pretty common so you may be able to find it at your local bookseller or used bookstore, but here are some online options for those that use ebooks.

• Kindle $7.69 (link)
• Nook $7.69 (link)
• Other Formats (link)

Anyone is welcome to read along and participate in the discussion (Please try to include a warning if you are posting spoilers).

I wish I could join in this reading as I enjoy Tolkien's books however, the statewide online library system doesn't have it in audio format and that's how I read. I look forward to the comments though.

I still plan to read it, but have only read the opening sections ... a foreword and a letter he wrote. All very interesting.

I read the silmarillion 2 times, and i still like this book. it`s not an easy to read book, because its written like a history book, not like the lotr series. it`s the kind of book you read when on a holiday, or a rainy day.