The Silmarillion – J.R.R. Tolkien

Some read The Silmarillion for lore. I read it for legacy. It’s the universe before the universe — a record of every decision, flaw, and triumph that gave rise to Middle-earth.

Tolkien writes like a historian of the divine, crafting myths that feel as old as gravity. It’s dense, yes — but so is any command manual for creation.

This is the book you turn to when you remember that duty and tragedy often share the same lineage.

Heavy as scripture, luminous as starlight — the chronicle of courage itself.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆