I almost chose Uglug, but decided the continuity of the story would be lost as he continually stumbled over the multi-syllable words.

I also considered Merry and Pippin, but figured they'd disagree about how the other was reading the story. "That's not the way it happened Merry, Gandalf said to me..."

So instead I chose Bilbo Baggins, hoping he could stay awake long enough to complete reading one chapter each evening.

How is Ugluk getting he lead in this poll? I am perplexed.

I chose Gandalf. Treebeard would have also been nice, if I wasnt a hasty person...

I went with Gandalf! As soon as I read the poll, thought of him reading to you while smoking his pipe, and looking at you behind his bushy eyebrows and that's not to mention his voice!!

On the other hand Treebeard could have been a good reader if there wouldn't have been the possibility of him taking a century to go through it!

I went for Bilbo. His voice, as I imagine, could be soothing and light (speaking about the Shire), but then quick, dark and dramatic (describing battles).
Though it is very close between him and Gandalf.

I mean by who I would like to read LotR to me, it's difficult to choose between Bilbo and Gandalf.

I would prefer a calm evening in the mountains... Arwen sitting by in the Hall of fire. It is now many thousand years since the WoTR took part... Aragorn is no longer alive, nor Eldarion... One can hardly recognize ME as from the time of the Reunited Kingdom... Shadows now dwell in Rivendell, the paths to its courts and gardens are lost, hidden but for a few who still believe in magic and old ways. And there I would spend my last days listening to the last voice of the Elves, still sounding like a morning rain in spring, speaking of creatures, places and events, where life was more natural in most ways.

I'm sorry about replying in such an old thread, but I must say one thing - the post that Ammornil wrote is absolutely awesome, I had chills down my spine reading his beautifully written reply.

Ammornil - what an amazing scene to imagine! I loved it!

Oh, I wish I would've register on PT early enough to vote in that poll

Tolkien would be an obvious guess, I'm not sure if I'd be a listener grateful enough for such a honor.

I love Gandalf's voice (I mean Sir McKellen's voice, because he's perfect for Gandalf in my opinion). That would be amazing. No one said "Elrond", but the other Elves were mentioned. I think he could be a great choice  - his voice is very fatherly in my opinion, strong enough to read all those tough and dynamic scenes. And melodious and subtle enough to make you feel that you're listening to something very dignified.