Whats your favorite series books that you have read??
@bookreadermom08 (5614)
United States
September 1, 2009 8:33am CST
Are you into reading series books... if so what has been the best series books you have read?? Was it a long series, is it still going?? Or where there only a few books in the series??
I am currently reading about 7 series all together. I have to say right now my favorite series is by Alex Morgan, The Paladins.... I recently became seriously addicted to them.
I also read...
Christine Feehan, The Dark Series... I love my carpathians.
Sherrilyn Kenyon, The Dark Hunter series..... an amazing series!
Jacquelyn Frank, The Nightwalker series, although it is done, I am still hoping to get more of her books through her new shadowdwellers series.
there are so many great series out there, to many to mention here in just one post... so what series are you into and what is your favorite??
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@bookreadermom08 (5614)
• United States
1 Sep 09
I havent read the harry potter books yet, but they are all available to me when I get the chance to start them.
I know how popular they are and people that read them have just raved on them...so I am sure they are just as good as people say...one day I will get to them!!
thanks for the response and have a great day! Happy mylotting and happy reading!
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@rivengodwind (369)
• Philippines
1 Sep 09
I'm a fan of speculative and fantasy fiction so here's five that tops my list:
1. Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files
2. Piers Anthony's Incarnations of Immortality
3. Piers Anthony's Xanth Series
4. George RR Martin's Aces and Jokers series
5. J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series
@bookreadermom08 (5614)
• United States
1 Sep 09
that so cool... I havent read any of the Harry Potters, but my stepfather has and he loves them...he has the whole series and one day I will get to them!!
thanks for the response and have a great day!
Happy mylotting and happy reading!
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@stvasile (7306)
• Romania
1 Sep 09
I think my favorite series so far is Isaac Asimov's Foundation Megaseries. I consider all the books in this list to belong to the same series http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_series#List_of_books_within_the_Foundation_Universe
I've only read the 15 that are numbered and 3 of the other, but I am still amazed by the Universe Asimov creates in this series.
I have also read and enjoyed Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Rama series.
Now I'm in the process of reading Tolkien's Lord of The Rings series (of which I have the books and will read them) and Terry Pratchett's Discword series (of which I only have part of the books, due to the fact that they haven't yet been translated in Romanian, and the English version is not available in libraries. I have them all as audio-books, but it will take me a while to listen to all the 11 Gigabytes).
@unusualsuspect (2602)
• United States
1 Sep 09
My favorite is the Sharpe series, written by Bernard Cornwell. They're historical novels, over twenty of them, all taking place at the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century, during the Napoleonic wars of Europe. The hero of all the books is Richard Sharpte, who was forcibly recruited into the British army as a young man. The series follows his career all the way through his retirement, shows how he managed to survive appalling conditions during wartime, his struggles to improve his status in life, including eventually becoming a respected officer. The action takes place all over Europe and in India, and the books are very accurate about the history, the weapons and battles, and what life was like for soldiers. Very exciting stories, with a brilliant hero.
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@grandpa_lash (5225)
• Australia
3 Sep 09
Another one I forgot when I listed mine. 4th behind Pratchett, Kerr, and McCaffrey.
Lash
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
2 Sep 09
I read a lot but have actually never read many series. I've been told that the harry Potter books are good. I did read Glass and the series...awesome read. I read 2 of the twilight series which was ok reading. Flowers in the attic was probably the series that I still would go back and read again.
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
1 Sep 09
Hi Bookreadermom, you could call it either a series or a trilogy but one of favourites would be the 'North and South' books by John Jakes set in the American Civil war, they were a really good read and covered many aspects of the age. I learnt quite a lot of odd historical facts from them which I had previously been unaware of and some of the characters were particularly well drawn, with the evil Bent standing out the most for me.
@smilelight (1)
• China
7 Sep 09
'North and South',awesome!
There is no reason to suspect that N&S is one of most wonderful books.
Actually,first i was attractived by its movis,and could not help seeking for book.
Well,like most of people who once read this book,i was sweet on it.
@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
6 Sep 09
Wow, when I first saw this I thought of one right off the bat, but then I started thinking of others!!
The Kent Family Chronicles - John Jakes
The Mayfair Witches - Ann Rice
Outlander Series - Diana Gabaldon
The Gunslinger - Stephen King
The Green Mile - Stephen King
Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien
I'm sure there are others, but those are the ones that come to mind quickly.
@bardgirl (362)
• United States
27 Mar 11
I seem to be a bit of a series magnet. It seems like every time I go to the library I end up finding a new one even if I don't realize it at the time. Some authors who are great series would be Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine, Kim Harrison, Katie MacAlister, Linda Wisdom, Charlaine Harris and oops there's a bit of a theme here since I do love my vampires. I have read some books by Christine Feehan. I keep meaning to check out the Dark Hunter series. I really need to write a list for my next trip to the library since sometimes I just go blank when I'm faced with all those books.
@grandpa_lash (5225)
• Australia
3 Sep 09
It would be, without doubt or hesitation, Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, still going strong. I can't wait for the latest book to be available, Unseen Academicals. The books are political satire in a vaguely science fiction setting, with some very funny English humour, patches of real wisdom, and some very funny puns. The characters are marvelous, if somewhat unreal - but then, this is satirical fantasy, who needs real. No subject is sacrosanct, and his depictions of religious inventiveness and political pragmatism are priceless.
Lash
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Although I have read a lot of books, I have not read very many series. I have read the Chronicles of Narnia.I did work on the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries when i was a teenager. I also have read one Beverly Lewis short series about the Amish lifestyle.I don't think I have any one "favorite."
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
7 Sep 09
i heard the BBC movies were great, but I never saw them. I have however seen the two newer ones and enjoyed both a great deal!!
@Sandra1952 (6047)
• Spain
7 Sep 09
I love reading detective novels, and there are quite a few series of those around. Particular favourites are:
Colin Dexter - Inspector Morse
Reginald Hill - Dalziel & Pascoe
W. J. Burley - Wycliffe
Quintin Jardine - Bob Skinner and Oz Blackstone
Anne Perry - William Pitt (Victorian detective)
Anne Granger - Mitchell and Markby
Caroline Graham - Inspector Barnaby
Lee Child - Jack Reacher
I also enjoy historical fiction and family sagas, such as:
Winston Graham - Poldark
Cynthia Harrod Eagles - The Morland Dynasty
Mary Jane Staples - The Adams Family (No, not that Adams family - this one is set in London's East End)
I love all sorts of books, but series give you the chance to really get to know the central characters.
@ttssmith (14)
• Australia
2 Sep 09
I love fantasy series. My favourites include Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Terry Pratchet's Disc World, Robin Hobb's Farseer, Tawny Man and Liveship Traders,Jennifer Fallon's Hythrun Chronicles and Demon Child, and David Eddings Belgariad and Malloreon.
My top favourite is Katharine Kerr's Deverry series. There is about 13 books so far with the last one due out in November. I can't wait. Reading this series has taught me a valuable lesson. NEVER START A SERIES BEFORE IT IS COMPLETE. The wait between novels was hard, especially the five years that she was ill.
@grandpa_lash (5225)
• Australia
3 Sep 09
It's been so long between books for me that she actually slipped my mind, thanks for reminding me. After Pratchett, Kerr and McCaffrey.
Lash
@chi2nasrin (1101)
• Malaysia
1 Sep 09
I finished reading The Dark Tower by Stephen King a couple of months ago. I remember I couldn't put the book down until I fell asleep. I am used to his style of writing that I find it hard to read any book from other author unless the storyline is really really good and interesting.
It was about 7 books all with different time and places, he is too clever to pull off such wonderful storyline, that I couldn't even guess what would happened next like other story books. It has all feeling and emotion combined together perfectly and clever.
But I have to confess that I don't really like the ending though where the hero have to start all over again meaning start over from the beginning, the end was the beginning, the beginning was the end, that sort of thing. I give it 8 star out of 10!
@bookfan5555 (119)
• United States
2 Sep 09
I have read Christine Feehan's three series...the Drake Sisters (Loved them), the GhodtWalker series (also loved them), and the Dark Series, *(Loved them too!)
I love reading series...it is the best when there is a series like the above that gets you involved and wanting more. I love reading series that involve brothers or sisters....
Cait London - three sisters who have paranormal powers - At the Edge, A Stranger's Touch, and For Her Eyes Only
Sherryl Woods - Trinity Harbor, Chesapeake Shores, Sweet Magnolias
Linda Lael Miller - Montana Creeds series (Three yummy brothers), The McKettrick series, and many others that are great
Joan Johnston - The Bitter Creek series
Diana Palmer - Long, Tall Texans series
Susan Wiggs - The Lakeshore Chronicles
Robyn Carr - Virgin River series, Grace River Valley Series
Susan Mallery - Lone Star Sisters, Buchanan series, The Marcelli series
And there are so many more....but every time that I read a series, they tend to become my favorites....so I have a lot that are favorites. But my true favorites are the Drake Sisters. Love that series the most.....
@bookfan5555 (119)
• United States
2 Sep 09
OOPs...I meant GhostWalkers...fingers did their usual walking.....lol
@Jemina (5770)
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3 Sep 09
I love Perry Mason's Mystery books but I can't find them in the local library. When I was in high school I loved Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. Currently I don't have any series in my library because I got hooked with other stuff to read and cross stitching and mylotting.
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
3 Sep 09
I have just finished up to the latest of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series. They have been quite enligntening to say the least. Then, for a while, I was very much into the Left Behind series very riveting to say the least. There were a series of books by Kimberla Lawson Roby dealing with a certain preacher man, the Rev Black; most of her books dealt with him; anyway, I read her books pretty faithfully.
@fran429 (502)
• United States
3 Sep 09
At first thought, I'd HAVE to say my ALL time FAVORITE series is the Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich. I LOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEE IT!!!!!!!! It has ALL my favorite things all put into one easy read!
once I actually gave it thought, I'd add the Reining Cats & Dogs series by Cynthia Baxter, it's a great mystery series with just enough humor to it. And of COURSE, the Twilight Saga. I just started reading Harry Potter. I've seen all the movies out so I started reading the books. I know they're kid's books but they're still good.
Oh, and also, last night, my 9 year old came home with the Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I know there's multiples of those out, so that'd be considered a series, right? Well, I read it and it was ALSO great!
I'm a writer so I figured if I read multiple genres, I could find the perfect genre for me, that's why I read kids books and adults books...
BUT, back to square one, my FAVORITE is from Janet Evanovich!
Fran429
@arcticwolf (21)
• United States
3 Sep 09
Hi,My favorite series is Dee Hendersons The Mallory Family.
There are 6 or 7 books in this. They were all raised together in an orphange and consider each other family.
One is FBI,one is fireman,one is CIA,one works for the U.S. Govt,these are mysteries and are very well written,the kind of book you do not want to put down!! I was sad when the series was ended.
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
3 Sep 09
My favourite bok of all time is The Lord Of The Rings! I do not know if this can be classified as a series, but there was The Hobbit first and then the main story is released in three books as well as one big one!
The other favourite of mine is also very popular with loads of others here and is of course the Harry Potter series!
These books are brilliant! I have just finished the fifth one in the series, but my wife and my daughter have read the complete series a number of times! We love Harry Potter in our house!!!