Epic fantasy · Classics
The Two Towers
With the Fellowship broken, the story follows two threads. One group is drawn into a kingdom's war against a corrupted wizard, while the two hobbits with the Ring head toward Mordor with an unreliable guide.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1954
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you have read the first book and want the middle volume, with its big battle and steadily darkening road.
Skip this if you haven't read the first volume, because it begins in the middle of the story.
The feel
Content warnings
Quick answers about The Two Towers
- What is The Two Towers about?
- With the Fellowship broken, the story follows two threads. One group is drawn into a kingdom's war against a corrupted wizard, while the two hobbits with the Ring head toward Mordor with an unreliable guide.
- Who should read The Two Towers?
- Read it if you have read the first book and want the middle volume, with its big battle and steadily darkening road. Skip it if you haven't read the first volume, because it begins in the middle of the story.
- How long and how fast is The Two Towers?
- It is a slow-paced, long read, first published in 1954.
- Does The Two Towers have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, War, Death.
- Can I borrow The Two Towers for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Two Towers; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Two Towers?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Return of the King, A Game of Thrones, The Way of Kings.
Your shelf
Saved in this browser only. Open my shelf
Where to get it
| Store | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Borrow free | ||
| Libby / OverDrive | Free with a library card | Borrow free with Libby from Libby / OverDrive |
| Print, new | ||
| Amazon | Check price | Buy new from Amazon |
| Ebook | ||
| Kobo | Check price | Buy ebook from Kobo |
| Google Play Books | Check price | Buy ebook from Google Play Books |
| Audiobook | ||
| Audible | Check price | Buy audiobook from Audible |
Prices appear here as retailer feeds are connected. Where none is shown, check the store. Links open the store in a new tab.
Some store links, including Kobo, are affiliate links: we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Library links are never affiliate links. How this works
Share this pick
Because you might love it
If you loved The Two Towers
Epic fantasy
