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Mentioned in 109 episodes

The Hobbit

or There and Back Again

Book • 1937

Published in 1937, 'The Hobbit' is a children's fantasy novel that introduces readers to the richly imagined world of Middle-earth.

The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a home-loving hobbit, who is persuaded by Gandalf to join Thorin and his twelve dwarves on a quest to reclaim their treasure from the dragon Smaug.

During the journey, Bilbo encounters various creatures, including trolls, goblins, and the mysterious Gollum, and discovers a magical ring that renders the wearer invisible.

The novel is a prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' and explores themes of personal growth, courage, and unexpected heroism.

Mentioned by

Jordan B Peterson

Dominic Sandbrook

Brandon Sanderson

Caroline Haskins

Mentioned in 109 episodes

Mentioned by

Jordan B Peterson

to illustrate the concept of a hero's journey and confronting challenges.

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Mentioned by

David Senra

as a book Jeff Bezos was reading as a child.

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Discussed by

Dominic Sandbrook

and Tabby Syrett, looking at how it reflected Tolkien's experiences in the First World War.

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Mentioned by

Scott Galloway

in a historical anecdote about the publication of "The Hobbit."

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Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as one of the great books that will be discussed on the Rest is History Club.

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Mentioned by

Chris Aquino

as part of a story, referencing its length compared to other works.

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Mentioned by

Aria Finger

as a book she read to her kids.

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Mentioned by

Josh Kaufman

in comparison to his book's success on Audible.

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Mentioned by Jameson when describing Bilbo's journey as a burglar.

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Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, whose grave he visited.

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Mentioned by

Alex Hormozi

in the context of his own book writing process and the time it took Tolkien to write The Hobbit.

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Mentioned by

Mike Day

to illustrate the idea of seemingly insignificant individuals accomplishing great things.

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Mentioned by

Caroline Haskins

who read it in eighth grade, but did not follow through with the rest of the series.

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Mentioned as a book that orcs are famously known from

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Mentioned by

Matt Fradd

as a source of inspiration for the film.

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Mentioned by

Alex

when discussing tools for converting ebooks to audiobooks.

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Mentioned by

Tom Luongo

as the location that

Alex Krainer

found in Croatia reminded him of the Shire.

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Mentioned by

Nick Nisi

when discussing bedtime stories with his children.

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Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

when discussing Tolkien's influence on modern depictions of dragons.

Mentioned by

Brandon Sanderson

as an example of a book that starts in the ordinary world and hooks the reader.

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