The first Lord of the Rings book in the series.
Main Theme:
Young Frodo is burdened with the immense task of destroying the beautiful ring his Uncle, Bilbo Baggins, left in his hands.
Summary:
Frodo, his gardener Sam, and his distant relatives, Pip and Merry. They deliver it to the Elven city, Rivendell in order to ensure its safety. While staying in Rivendell, a council meeting is called to decide who will be the one to take the ring to Mount Doom.