The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien

7 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2007–2024.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: Which book are you reading, since when? 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Which book/essay changed your life? 2021 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored 2014 · 1 recommendation
• Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 1 recommendation