If you’re a true bookworm then you know the feeling all too well–that bittersweet feeling when you’ve finished a book that you loved so much but you’re heartbroken now that it’s over. We rush, rush, rush to finish a book that’s so good we literally can’t put it down, until we realize that there’s only one chapter left and all of a sudden we need to drag it out as much as possible! That’s when a good book series comes to our rescue. We don’t have to be afraid to finish the book because there will be another one. Links contain affiliates, all opinions are always my own!
some of my favorite book series
Below you’ll find some of my favorite book series, all different genres (because my taste is quite eclectic) but all series that you’ll (hopefully) fall in love with.
Harry Potter
By J. K. Rowling
YA Fiction, Fantasy
You might like if you enjoyed: reading at all… but also… The Percy Jackson series, The Inheritance Cycle, A Wrinkle in Time
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
By Rick Riordan
YA Fiction, Mythology
You might like if you enjoyed: Holes; The Heroes of Olympus; The Kane Chronicles; The Giver
The Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins
YA Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction
You might like if you enjoyed: The Divergent series; The Maze Runner series; The Host, 1984
A Series of Unfortunate Events
By Lemony Snicket
Children’s Fiction
You might like if you enjoyed: The Inkheart Trilogy; The Wizard of Oz; The Spiderwick Chronicles
Anne of Green Gables
By Lucy Maud Montgomery
Fiction, Coming of Age
You might like if you enjoyed: Sarah, Plain and Tall; Little Women
Love Comes Softly
By Janette Oke
Christian Fiction, Historical, Romance
You might like if you enjoyed: The Little House series; Anne of Green Gables
A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
By Rita Mae Brown
Adult Fiction, Mystery
You might like if you enjoyed: the Miss Marple series
Miss Marple
By Agatha Christy
Adult Fiction, Mystery
You might like if you enjoyed: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Kingkiller Chronicle
By Patrick Rothfuss
Adult Fantasy
You might like if you enjoyed: The Lord of the Rings trilogy; The Wheel of Time series; Mistborn series
Chronicles of Narnia
By C.S. Lewis
YA Fiction, Fantasy, Christian Fiction
By far my favorite out of all of the series I’m sharing with you today. I tried to think of other books to compare it too like I did with all the other reads on the list, but I couldn’t. It’s not just the intricate storyline that weaves in and out of different times (it should be noted that the books were neither written nor published in chronological order, which is the best way to read them, in my opinion), or the vibrant imagery that Lewis creates, but the theme of Christianity that runs throughout the novels. They’re simple enough reads and enjoyable for young children, but I hesitate to call them YA Fiction (although that is how they’re classified) because of their thoughtful and meaningful events and quotes.
Do you have a favorite book series?
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42 Responses to 10 book series you won’t want to end
I too LOVE a good book series! Thanks for sharing some new ideas 😊
You’re so welcome! Thanks for your sweet comment!
Lots of great recommendations here! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I used to love Anne of Green Gables! More recently, I really did enjoy the Hunger Games.
I agree, they’re great books!
I love a good series! I’ve read about half of these, and now I’m looking forward to some of the ones you’ve mentioned!
Oh good, hopefully you’ll find some that you love!
I have read each and every one of those books at some point in my life. Harry Potter, I’ve read 3 times. Such great series!
That’s awesome! Sounds like you have an eclectic taste in literature too then!
This is such a great list! The Chronicles of Narnia is also one of my all-time favorites. C.S. Lewis is such an incredible author!
I know, right? His books are so thought-provoking.
Good list! I always loved Anne of Green Gables! It’s one of my favorites. I’m so excited that they are making it into a Netflix show!
I didn’t know that! I’ll have to watch it when it comes out, thanks for the heads up!
I love Chronicles of Narnia. I finished the entire series back to back because I was so hooked. It’s definitely a classic and lifetime favorite in my book.
Yes, it’s so good! I read it straight through as well when I first read it. Which book is your favorite in the series?
I’ve read a ton of these and love them! I’ll have to check out the rest of them for sure.
I really hope you find some new favorites Ashley!
Some of these are my ALL TIME FAVORITES. HP forever and always. When I was in highschool I read a series called Uglies (followed by Pretties and Specials) that was SO good.
I haven’t heard of that series, I’ll have to check it out!
Harry Potter is definitely my favorite. I’m reading it to the kids now – we’re on book 5!
I think we’re going to read those books together once they’re done working through How To Train Your Dragon, I can’t wait! They’ve seen most of the movies and they like them.
We read some (but not all) of The Little House on the Prairie series! We enjoyed that!
Looking forward to reading The Chronicles of Narnia with my kiddos!!
I hope they love the series as much as I do!
Oh, my yes. Anne of Green Gables & Narnia… I haven’t read the final book in either series because I don’t want them to end that much.
I read Love Comes Softly as a teen and loved it.
Found you on the WWRW linkup 🙂
The Chronicles of Narnia are the BEST! Thanks for linking up with us!
Oh this is a great list! Although I have to admit that I have never been interested in Harry Potter. 😱
Oh no, you are missing out! Just kidding, well I mean, I really feel that way ( 😉 ) but I also recognize that not everyone has the same taste in books! What’s your favorite series?
I’ve read some of these but ill have to check out some of the ones that ive never even heard of!
I hope you find some new favorites!
I’ve read about half of these, but need to check out the others! I enjoy series, but sometimes I purposely look for books that are stand alone titles because I don’t have the time to get into a series, haha. One of my favorite series is by Patricia Wrede. The first book is called Dealing with Dragons and they are too cute.
I haven’t heard of that series! I’ll have to look it up.
My favorite adult series is the Chronicles of Amber – magic and kingdoms and power and love…
I have heard of that but haven’t read it yet, thanks for the tip!
Yay! there were a few I haven’t read so I love hearing about new books to read. I just finished the Red Rising trilogy and loved it.
Thanks for the new recommendations!
Ohhh… I haven’t heard of that one yet! I’ll have to check it out, thanks!
Book series are my favorite! I just added a few more to my list to read!
Oh good, I’m so glad to hear that! I hope you get a chance to read them soon!
Ya know, I haven’t read some of these! (For shame, I know!) but the Hunger Games was absolute FAVORITE!
It’s such a great series! I love the movies too!
I’ve read several of these books, but not all. I’m always in the market for a good book, though. And P.S. – I totally want that tote bag! Where is it from?
Thank you so much! I made it and it will be in my shop soon. 🙂