With the epic quest line, you could always pick it up at any point in the middle e.g. in Angmar, you could pick straight up at book 6 to unlock the Rammas Deluon, or pick up at volume 2 to get your LI and unlock Moria.

Can I do the same with the Black Book of Mordor? I stopped playing the story in the middle of Mordor because I got bored with the zone. I moved on and levelled up to 120. I would like to pick the story back up in Northern Mirkwood with Book 6. Is this possible, or do I have to complete the whole lot to be able to progress?

For me, LOTRO is at its best in rolling hills and enchanted forests, and when battling orcs, undead and other classic LOTR enemies (rather than Merrevail and the like).

Thanks in advance for all replies