hi, friend! i am so so sorry that i haven’t posted in a while, i had spring break, which i spent decluttering and spring cleaning. after that, i had state testing and was very much overloaded with schoolwork, so i didn’t really have much time to post. but i am now 100% done with testing and break and everything should be going back to normal.
onto the real subject of this post! 10 of my favorite books that you should absolutely read right now. i’ll just be putting the synopses off of amazon, so all credit goes to the rightful owner. all of these are series, so they should keep you going for a while!
#1: The Keeper of the Lost Cities Series by Shannon Messenger (10 books) (click the words to be magically transported to the series’ page on amazon, where you can find and/or purchase all of the books!)
Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. The reason? Sophie’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds. No one knows her secret—at least, that’s what she thinks…
But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. He’s a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. Fitz opens Sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known.
But Sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: The answers are dangerous and in high-demand. What is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? The truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.
Series in Chronological Order:
- Keeper of the Lost Cities
- Keeper of the Lost Cities; Exile
- Keeper of the Lost Cities; Everblaze
- Keeper of the Lost Cities; Neverseen
- Keeper of the Lost Cities; Lodestar
- Keeper of the Lost Cities; Nightfall
- Keeper of the Lost Cities; Flashback
- Keeper of the Lost Cities; Legacy
- Keeper of the Lost Cities; Unlocked
#2: Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling (I do not support J.K. Rowling anymore, but I do not think that means I can’t enjoy her story anymore) (7 books)
Orphaned as an infant, young Harry Potter has been living a less-than-fortunate life. Belittled by his pompous uncle and sniveling aunt (not to mention his absolute terror of a cousin, Dudley), Harry has resigned himself to a mediocre existence in the cupboard under the stairs.
But then the letters start dropping on the doormat at Number Four, Privet Drive. Addressed to “Mr. H. Potter” and stamped shut with a purple wax seal, the peculiar envelopes are swiftly confiscated by his relentlessly cruel family. But nothing stops Rubeus Hagrid, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man, from kicking down the door and bursting in with astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard – and not only a wizard, he’s an incredibly famous wizard.
Hagrid spirits him away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, setting into motion an incredible adventure (Banks run by goblins! Enchanted train platforms! Invisibility Cloaks!) that listeners won’t ever forget.
Books in Chronological Order:
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
#3: Aru Shah by Roshani Chokshi (Rosh-nee Chock-shee) (4 books) The fourth book in this series was just released on Tuesday, and I believe it is the last book in this series. 😦
One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru’s doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don’t believe her claim that the museum’s Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again.
But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it’s up to Aru to save them.
The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all that?
Series in Chronological Order:
- Aru Shah and the End of Time
- Aru Shah and the Song of Death
- Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes
- Aru Shah and the City of Gold
#4: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (2 books)
Can a robot survive in the wilderness?
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is–but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island’s unwelcoming animal inhabitants.
As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home–until, one day, the robot’s mysterious past comes back to haunt her.
Series in Chronological Order:
- The Wild Robot
- The Wild Robot Escapes
#5: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (2 books)
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.
Series in Chronological Order:
- Six of Crows
- Crooked Kingdom
#6: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (3 books in the original trilogy, 1 prequel)
In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.
Series in Chronological Order:
- The Hunger Games
- Catching Fire
- Mockingjay
- (Prequel) The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
#7: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken(3 Books, 2 Extras)
When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are declared a threat by the government and detained. One of the most powerful young people, Ruby, escapes from her camp and joins a group of runaways who are seeking a safe haven. Betrayed by the adults in power, this newfound family soon realizes that running is not enough — they must use their collective powers to wage a resistance and take back their future.
Series in Chronological Order:
- The Darkest Minds
- Never Fade
- In the Afterlight
- (Extra) Through the Dark
- (Extra) The Darkest Legacy
#8: The Silver Gate by Kristin Bailey (2 books)
In shepherd boy Elric’s tiny village, people think children like his younger sister, Wynn, are changelings—left by fairies and doomed to curse all around them. As a baby, Wynn was born with developmental delays, and according to the rules, she was supposed to be abandoned in the woods.
Instead Elric’s mother saved his sister and hid her away for eleven years. They live in secret and fear of being discovered, yet their home is full of love, laughter, and singing. Wynn and Elric’s favorite song is about the Silver Gate, a beautiful fairy realm where all children are welcome.
But when their long-absent father returns to sell Wynn to the Lord’s castle as a maid, Elric realizes that folk songs and fantasies can’t protect them from the outside world. They have to run away. Still Wynn believes there’s only one place they’ll ever be safe, and it lies beyond the Silver Gate.
The road to freedom is long and treacherous. If they have any hope for survival, Elric and Wynn must learn to depend on each other above everything else—and discover the magic that always reveals itself when it seems like all is lost.
Series in Chronological Order:
- The Silver Gate
- Into the Nightfell Wood
#9: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis (7 books)
Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.
Series in Chronological Order:
- The Magician’s Nephew
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
- The Horse and His Boy
- Prince Caspian
- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
- The Silver Chair
- The Last Battle
#10: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan (5 books)
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse–Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him.
When Percy’s mom finds out, she knows it’s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he’ll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, god of the sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends–one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena–Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.
Series in Chronological Order:
- The Lightning Thief
- The Sea of Monsters
- The Titan’s Curse
- The Battle of the Labyrinth
- The Last Olympian
and that’s a wrap! those are my top 10 favorite book series, duologies, trilogies, etc. these should keep all of you going for a while!
i do not think i will be uploading on a very frequent basis, but i’m thinking twice a week from now on! either mondays/thursdays, or tuesdays/fridays. tell me what you guys think in the comments!
again, thank you so much for reading this blog post, wishing you all a wonderful day/afternoon/evening/night, and stay safe!
❤ vi xoxo
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