Bilbo Baggins was one of the most respectable hobbits in all of the Shire until one day, the wizard Gandalf knocks on his door. From then on, his peaceful, rural life, blowing smoke rings with his beautiful pipe, begins to change. He is summoned to participate in an adventure by none other than Thorin Oakenshield, a prince of the powerful dwarf people. This journey will take Bilbo, Gandalf, and 13 dwarves across Middle-earth, facing countless dangers, be they the immense trolls, the goblin-infested Misty Mountains, or the ancient and mysterious Mirkwood, until they reach (if they manage to) the Lonely Mountain. There lies an immeasurable treasure, but there's a catch. Lying atop it is Smaug the Golden, a malicious dragon who... well, you'll have to read and find out. Released in 1937, The Hobbit is a watershed moment in world fantasy literature. More than 80 years after its publication, the book that precedes the events in The Lord of the Rings continues to captivate fans of all ages, perhaps because of its playful tone with a touch of elven magic, or perhaps because J.R.R. Tolkien wrote the best children's book of all time.