Let’s talk about books. I always want to talk about books. I love books.
The following is a list of my top favorite book series of all time. Now I’ve read a lot of books in my day but these are the series I’ve become obsessed with at some point or another throughout my entire 25.5 years of life.
10. Nancy Drew
There was a good chunk of my childhood that was spent reading strictly Nancy Drew books. I fell in love with mysteries because of these books. Nancy, George and Bess were friendship goals and I wanted to be a part of their squad. My goal is to own all 64 of those books and I have all but 11. Nancy Drew mysteries are classics in my mind and they deserved a spot on this list.
9. Twilight
These had to be on the list because i would be lying if I didn’t say I was obsessed with these when I was in high school. They are truly captivating books and they probably deserve to be higher on the list but the movies and the hype and the all flack and shade thrown at these books has made me a little ashamed of them. They are the type of books and could make a non-reader to read them.
8. House of Night
Another Vampire series. HA! These books had me thinking about them even when I wasn’t reading them. It was a very unique and fascinating depiction of vamps that I never would have thought of and I totally got sucked into.
7. Divergent
I think this series speaks for itself. I stayed up way past my bedtime when I was reading these books. It was definitely a series that was more important to read than to sleep. It’s hard not to get caught up in the world and as everyone knows the books are WAY better than the movies.
6. Hunger Games
It took me a while to get into The Hunger Games. Several people asked if I had read them and were shocked when I hadn’t so I finally had to read them and figure out what the hype was about and I’m so glad that I did. Holy awesome. The characters were strong and I fell in love with them and you just had to root for them. It was one of the easiest series to lose myself in.
5. Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices
Yes, I know that these are two separate series but they are the same world and I decided to make and executive decision and group them together. Plus, you can’t have one without having the other. There is nothing bad about these books. Cassandra Clare did such a good job creating the world of Shadow Hunters that after one book I was obsessed. The way she weaved the two series together and connected all the dots perfectly just is incredible.
4. Daughters of the Moon
Each of these books maybe will take an avid book reader 3 hours max to read. They are an easy read but worth it. I was introduced to these in junior high and have read them several times since they are so good. Another group of friends that has unattainable squad goals and powers and adventures. Another reality I wish I could be part of.
3. The Study Series
Guys, these books are insanely good. These became more than an obsession. It started out as a trilogy but she’s added two more to the series. I crave these books and these characters and the magic and the romance and the action and the mystery. The story is so good. Maria V. Snyder is one of my favorite authors because of these books. Everything she writes is phenomenal and binge worthy.
2. The Series of Unfortunate Events
When I was in fifth grade my teacher would read these books out loud to us. He would do crazy voices and give the story life. This is probably the first book series I fell in love with. It was the first book series I bought with my own money and waited patiently for each new book to come out. I hated the sly Olaf and I love those Baudelaire orphans. These books will always hold a special place in my heart.
1. Harry Potter
For obvious reasons this needs no explanation.
Some Honorable Mentions
1. Percy Jackson
2. Work and the Glory
3. Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites
4. Chronicles of Narnia
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