The Return of the King is the final book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It follows three main story threads: Gandalf and Pippin, along with the men of Gondor, as they attempt to hold off the oncoming hordes of Mordor, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli as they travel the Paths of the Dead, and Sam and Frodo as they try to destroy the One Ring. Ultimately, the Ring is destroyed and Aragorn regains the throne of Gondor. This epic conclusion explores themes of heroism, friendship, and redemption.
The Two Towers is the second book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story follows three main threads: Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas as they search for Merry and Pippin, who have been kidnapped by Uruk-hai, Merry and Pippin's experiences while held captive by the enemy, and Frodo and Sam as they continue the trek towards Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. This epic fantasy novel ends on a cliffhanger that leads into the final volume of the trilogy.
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is a 2000 memoir by Dave Eggers about his life as a young adult shortly after his parents' deaths from cancer. The main story follows Dave's relationship with his younger brother Christopher ("Toph") after they move to California and Dave begins to raise him. The book also follows Dave's involvement with Might magazine and his journey home to extract significance from his past misfortunes. The novel deals with themes of family, obligation and freedom painting a complex self-portrait that is both humorous and sobering.