Elon Musk: "I know it's cliche, but Lord of the Rings is my favorite book ever."
Naval Ravikant: "Loved Lord of The Rings and other fiction when [I was] younger."
As a teenager, Peter Thiel's favorite book was 'The Lord of the Rings,' which he read again and again.
Paul Graham's answer to "Any book recommendations for young adults?"
Reid Hoffman: "The book that I’ve most often read is Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.
"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an epic fantasy series set in the mystical world of Middle-earth. Divided into three books—The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King—this enthralling tale follows the perilous quest of a humble hobbit named Frodo Baggins to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth from the dark lord Sauron.
In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo embarks on his journey accompanied by a fellowship comprised of the wise wizard Gandalf, the brave Aragorn, the fierce warrior Legolas, the noble prince Boromir, the clever dwarf Gimli, and Frodo's loyal hobbit companions. Together, they face treacherous foes, including the ghastly Ringwraiths, as they travel through various lands to reach the fiery Mount Doom where the Ring must be destroyed.
The Two Towers picks up the story with the fellowship fractured. Frodo and his faithful companion Samwise continue their dangerous trek towards Mordor, while their friends encounter their own challenges. Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas must defend the kingdom of Rohan against the menacing forces of Saruman and his orc army, and embark on a hunt for their captured hobbit friends Merry and Pippin.
In The Return of the King, the final battle for Middle-earth looms large, and Frodo finds himself torn between the desire to fulfill the quest and the corrupting influence of the Ring. With the help of unexpected allies, including the hobbits Merry and Pippin, the reunited fellowship prepares for the ultimate showdown against Sauron's darkness in the War of the Ring.
A breathtaking fusion of adventure, magic, friendship, and sacrifice, Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" immerses readers in a richly detailed world of ancient prophecies, mythical creatures, and epic battles. It is a tale of bravery, hope, and the enduring power of friendship in the face of unimaginable evil.