5 Wild Fantasy Books that Inspired JRR Tolkien

There's no question that JRR Tolkien has inspired generations of heroic fantasy fans, but do you know what fantasy books inspired the master writer himself? Today we cover 5 books and tales that helped plant the seeds of Middle Earth into young Professor Tolkien's mind. Please join the conversation! 0:00 Intro 2:23 William Morris 5:52 Book 1 8:33 Book 2 10:38 Book 3 12:47 Book 4 15:40 Book 5 We talk stories here, mainly science fiction, fantasy, and horror, but we’re game to read just about anything. It’s a blast being a part of the #booktube community, and D3Reads thrives off of conversations. Let us know what you think of the books we review, and please let us know if you’re reading something great. We’re always looking for that next great book. Join the conversation! If you’re a fan of Gen X and Millennial pop culture, check out our soon to be resumed pop culture channel @DamperThree.