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20 Must-Read Book Series

The best of the best book series out there.

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I have here 20 book series that you must read before you die. In order of last to my absolute number one choice. Below you'll find a variety of genres and levels of reading.

20. The Dark Tower Series - Stephen King

Follow the adventures of the "gunslinger" in this fantasy/horror/western that is Stephen's King's magnum opus.

19. The Dresden Files - Jim Butcher

Wizard and private investigator Harry Dresden recounts his supernatural investigations in this contemporary fantasy/mystery novel.

18. Anita Blake Vampire Hunter - Laurell K Hamilton

Watch Anita Blake raise zombies, solve preternatural crimes and execute vampires, as well as have sex with them. This series is all about violence and sex.

17. A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket

A depressing tale of the three Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus and Sunny as they experience one unfortunate event right after their parents die.

16. Sword of Truth - Terry Goodkind

An epic fantasy novel that follows Richard Cypher, Kahlan and Zedd as they try to save their world from impending evil.

15. Fever Series - Karen Marie Moning

This paranormal romance follows MacKayla Lane as she tries to discover who murdered her twin sister by going to Ireland, currently overrun by magic and turmoil.

14. Stephanie Plum Series - Janet Evanovitch

Stephanie's antics as a bounty hunter as well as the drama of her personal life will keep you laughing.

13. The Parasol Protectorate - Gail Carriger

Life is interesting for Alexia Tarabotti, a woman without a soul in an alternate version of Victorian Era Britain filled with vampires and werewolves.

12. In Death Series - JD Robb

The adventures of Eve Dallas, a NYSPD Lieutenant in a futuristic version of New York.

11. Goosebumps/Fear Street - R.L. Stine

Horror stories for younger readers.

10. Nancy Drew Series - Carolyn Keene

A mystery series about young Nancy Drew who has a knack for solving crimes.

9. Millennium Series - Stieg Larsson

A Swedish crime novel series starring Lisbeth Salandar, a unique young woman with a photographic memory, mad hacking skills and poor social skills.

8. Mercy Thompson Series - Patricia Briggs

The story of Mercy, a mechanic who is also a skin walker that can turn into a coyote.

7. The Cat Who... - Lilian Jackson Braun

Mystery novels and cats, what is not to love?

6. A Song of Ice and Fire- George R.R. Martin

An epic fantasy from many POVs that shows the constant struggle for power in Westeros. Lots of death and dragons.

5. The Vampire Chronicles - Anne Rice

An inside look at the world of Vampire through the eyes of Lestat de Lioncourt.

4. Tales From the Nightside - Simon R Green

The nightside is a dark hidden netherworld in London where private investigator John Taylor does his work.

3. The Chronicles of Narnia - C. S. Lewis

Seven books taking place in the fantasy realm of Narnia, considered to be children's literature but fun for all ages.

2. The Amelia Peabody Series - Elizabeth Peters

Follow Amelia and her family as they travel to Egypt to excavate tombs and solve murders.

1. Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter is a wizard at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This fantasy series follows Harry on his magical adventures with his friends and enemies while trying to do well in school and save the wizarding world.

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20 Must-Read Book Series

The best of the best book series out there.

20. The Dark Tower Series - Stephen King

19. The Dresden Files - Jim Butcher

18. Anita Blake Vampire Hunter - Laurell K Hamilton

17. A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket

16. Sword of Truth - Terry Goodkind

15. Fever Series - Karen Marie Moning

14. Stephanie Plum Series - Janet Evanovitch

13. The Parasol Protectorate - Gail Carriger

12. In Death Series - JD Robb

11. Goosebumps/Fear Street - R.L. Stine

10. Nancy Drew Series - Carolyn Keene

9. Millennium Series - Stieg Larsson

8. Mercy Thompson Series - Patricia Briggs

7. The Cat Who... - Lilian Jackson Braun

6. A Song of Ice and Fire- George R.R. Martin

5. The Vampire Chronicles - Anne Rice

4. Tales From the Nightside - Simon R Green

3. The Chronicles of Narnia - C. S. Lewis

2. The Amelia Peabody Series - Elizabeth Peters

1. Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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