I need a new book series!

[mrs_jb]

Any recommendations?

I've done Twilight, Harry Potter, and just finished reeading all the Shopaholic books! LOL! I am looking for another good series to get into, doesn't have to be fantasy-ish, just something with a good plot line (and nothing horror/scary) is all I care about!

TIA!

[LenaGardner]

I'm about 4 or 5 books into the House of Night Series. Another YA vampire series...I like it!

[newfiemountiewife]

I never read! I read Twilight, that was the last series I read, and the last book I read was My Sister's Keeper. I am hoping to get some time to relax over Christmas and do some reading, so I'd love to see what everyone is recommending!

[emmasmommy]

I'm reading the Sookie Stackhouse series right now and LOVE it. Just enough drama, sex, and it's not too "vampire-y" for me.

[Penny Springmann]

Originally Posted by emmasmommy

I'm reading the Sookie Stackhouse series right now and LOVE it. Just enough drama, sex, and it's not too "vampire-y" for me.

Sounds good!

[Stacey42]

Undead & Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson. It's the first in another vampire series. Very very funny bunch of books. I think there are 8 in the series, with the titles are starting Undead and..

[ColleenSwerb]

I love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. Absolutely hysterical, and there are like 15 of them out now. Really quick reads, but great for a laugh.

[kresta]

I highly recommend the Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers. I just finished the third (last) book and am so sad it's over. It is so so so good!

[Rae's World]

The Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs are awesome!! it have vamps, werewolf and shape-shifters to name a few.

[Robin Carlton]

I REALLY loved the Mortal Instruments series (City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass) - but you have to read all three. The first book isn't spectacular on its own, so it's easy to give up, but as part of the series of three, it is a great story rivaling Twilight for me.

[Jennilyn]

I like the Pretties/Uglies/Specials/Extras books by Scott Westerfeld and The Host by Stephenie Meyer.

[Robin Carlton]

Originally Posted by Jennilyn

I like the Pretties/Uglies/Specials/Extras books by Scott Westerfeld and The Host by Stephenie Meyer.

I want to read these too J! Glad to hear a recommendation for the series!

[nanienamou]

One of my favorite series: Pillars of The Earth and World Without End, by Ken Follet.

I just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the first of the three books in the Millenium series, by Stieg Larrson. THe author submitted the three books and died not long afterwards. Such a shame, because these books are international bestsellers.

[Shawna]

Originally Posted by Robin Carlton

I REALLY loved the Mortal Instruments series (City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass) - but you have to read all three. The first book isn't spectacular on its own, so it's easy to give up, but as part of the series of three, it is a great story rivaling Twilight for me.

I too loved these books, of all the YA series I've read so far (besides Twilight of course) this series is probably my favorite! And there will be a 4th book called City of Fallen Angels in March 2011 that is Simon's book!

[crystalbella77]

Originally Posted by Robin Carlton

I REALLY loved the Mortal Instruments series (City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass) - but you have to read all three. The first book isn't spectacular on its own, so it's easy to give up, but as part of the series of three, it is a great story rivaling Twilight for me.

I totally agree with this!! You have to stick it out through all three book and then they are more awesome! lol!! really really good series!!!!!

[crystalbella77]

oh and yes....the Sookie Books. Totally awesome easy reads! I love them!!!!

[Traci Reed]

Originally Posted by Stacey42

Undead & Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson. It's the first in another vampire series. Very very funny bunch of books. I think there are 8 in the series, with the titles are starting Undead and..

These are funny, campy smutty romance..they're fun...until the covers change and then they get darker. I think that's like around the 7th book or something.

[Traci Reed]

Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series was awesome..I'm on pins and needles waiting for the next one! Which shouldn't come out for a few years..doh.

[Darcy Baldwin]

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies - 'nuff said There's also Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters.

[Sarah8914]

FABLEHAVEN! My hubby likes them more than Harry Potter. They're pretty high on my favorites list too!

[Darcy Baldwin]

Even though it was written for the teen market, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is good if you like Greek Mythology. it's a big hit amongst all the early teens...and a series.

[crecia27]

Originally Posted by ColleenSwerb

I love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. Absolutely hysterical, and there are like 15 of them out now. Really quick reads, but great for a laugh.

I second this!! They make me laugh out loud, a tad embarrassing but worth it

[Kipani_rose]

The sookie books. Definitely! Also, the Morganville Vampire Series is great! Another one, not vampy or YA is JD Robb's In Death series. There's probably nearly 30 books by now, but by far one of my favorite book series ever!

[mrs_jb]

Thank you so much ladies... now I'm set for the next year! LOL!

I grabbed the first of the Sookie Stackhouse series (love my Kindle), so I'll try those first!

Kresta... I was wondering if the Francine Rivers series was any good. I had that in my hands at the book store yesterday!

Darcy, I just saw Sense and Sensebility and Zombies yesterday and wondered if they were any good! LOL! The cover is crazy to see!

YAY... so excited to start reading!

[Traci Reed]

Originally Posted by Darcy Baldwin

Even though it was written for the teen market, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is good if you like Greek Mythology. it's a big hit amongst all the early teens...and a series.

Is this the one they made the movie out of? The Movie looks great.

[Darcy Baldwin]

Yep - same one.

[Nathalie]

Ooh, great to see so many recommendations! I am in serious need of books. Duu to the hibe here and at DST I bought a Shopaholic book a couple of years ago - and never finished it I find it soo boring, I don't get it. So when all started raving about the Twilight series, I thought...na, not going there. They had the books here at special at Target and I thought, OK for that price I can risk to buy the first book... The next day I went and bought the rest

I would love to get the Kindle, now that it is available for us here in Australia too, but simply can't afford it at the moment. It will be a good investment for me though, I love reading so much and I am a really fast reader; Hubby always says, I inhale books

[sczos911]

Originally Posted by Traci Reed

Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series was awesome..I'm on pins and needles waiting for the next one! Which shouldn't come out for a few years..doh.

Did you read An Echo in the Bone? That is the latest. I swear - I need to go and reread them all again. I got lost in the Fiery Cross....

[crystalbella77]

ooooh I have heard awesome things about the Outlander series! Sarah C has raved to me about them more than once, but I haven't snagged them yet. I think I will put those on my list!

[SEJSmiles]

I'd suggest the Sookie Stackhouse Series by Charlaine Harris first. Super quick, easy reads. I throughly enjoyed them and seriously was sad when they ended. The next book is due out in May and I can't wait!!

Then I'd read the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by JR Ward next. Whew-wee....the men in this series will getcha! I think I enjoyed this series even more than the Sookie Series. Also these books are part of the 4 for the price of 3 on Amazon.

Then I'd suggest the Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian after that. I've just started this series and I'm onto book 3. Love em so far!

Let me know if you want any suggestions....and I don't have room to keep my books so I will prob be selling my Sookie and Black Dagger Series soon.

[Shawna]

Originally Posted by SEJSmiles

Then I'd read the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by JR Ward next. Whew-wee....the men in this series will getcha! I think I enjoyed this series even more than the Sookie Series. Also these books are part of the 4 for the price of 3 on Amazon.

Then I'd suggest the Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian after that. I've just started this series and I'm onto book 3. Love em so far!

I am absolutely addicted to both of these series!! I am impatiently waiting for BDB book #8 Lover Mine to come out in late April!! The 7th book in the Midnight Breed series comes out later this month too!

Some other similar series to these are Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunters, Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld, Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark...

[beckyritchie04]

I have to second the Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers. I am only on book 1 but I am hooked. I can't wait to read the other 2 in the series.

[carriesmom]

I love the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde. They are about a somewhat alternate reality where dodos are pets, cheese is obscenely priced, and everyone rides in blimps or tubes through the earth. The lead character can jump into books and is part of a literary police force. Great books! The first one is the Eyre Affair. I would highly recommend!

[makabe]

Another vote for Pillars of the Earth and World Without End.

I also really loved the Boleyn Girl series by Philippa Gregory.

[donnelsl]

I was going to suggest the Outlander Series - I'm reading the 6th book now and really like them.

The Mortal Instruments series and the Scott Westerfeld books are in my to read folder (I have a Sony eBook reader ).

Another set of books I really enjoyed was the Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray.

Fun thread - I'm glad to have some more books to add to my queue.

[davec777]

I was just thinking about rereading the O'Malley series by Dee Henderson over Christmas. It is about a group of foster kids that form a family after they get out of the foster system. It is really well written. It has suspense without freaking you out =) Her military series is very good also.

Stephanie

[SEJSmiles]

Originally Posted by Shawna

BDB book #8 Lover Mine to come out in late April!! The 7th book in the Midnight Breed series comes out later this month too!

Some other similar series to these are Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunters, Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld, Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark...

I can't wait either!!!! I will have to check these other series once I finish Midnight Breed! Thanks for these suggestions.

[nesser1981]

Originally Posted by mrs_jb

Any recommendations?

I've done Twilight, Harry Potter, and just finished reeading all the Shopaholic books! LOL! I am looking for another good series to get into, doesn't have to be fantasy-ish, just something with a good plot line (and nothing horror/scary) is all I care about!

TIA!

You have to read the Sookie Sackhouse bookes Jac! Seriously, if you like Twlight, I find these to be better. More grown-up. LOL! The 10th one comes out in May and I can't wait.

[meems]

Originally Posted by ColleenSwerb

I love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. Absolutely hysterical, and there are like 15 of them out now. Really quick reads, but great for a laugh.

I really liked those books until I heard that Debra Messing was going to play Stephanie Plum in the movie. And then I could only picture her while reading the books. And I couldn't read them anymore.

[tuneskids]

sometimes I really hate living in a small community ... I have been waiting for the Sookie Stackhouse books for MONTHS!! Not sure if I am game enough to buy them yet or not though.
Thanks for this thread, guess I'll have to start another list at the library.
I've read the House of Night Series, the Uglies/Pretties/Specials/Extras books ... so hard to find books here.

[jovi_girl]

I would love to get the Kindle, now that it is available for us here in Australia too

omg really? I wanted to get one awhile back and was bummed when i realised they werent out in australia. Gonna go check it out...bet it costs a fortune tho...

[gracielou]

Originally Posted by kresta

I highly recommend the Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers. I just finished the third (last) book and am so sad it's over. It is so so so good!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Francine Rivers. I just finished The Atonement Child and honestly cried the whole way through it. She is one of the most powerful writters.

[Nathalie]

Originally Posted by jovi_girl

omg really? I wanted to get one awhile back and was bummed when i realised they werent out in australia. Gonna go check it out...bet it costs a fortune tho...

US$259 at Amazon

[Stacey42]

Jasper Fford is awesome! Thursday Next is a wonderful character & her traveling between books is just what readers wish they could do. Well of Lost Plots is my favorite. The Nursery Crimes series of his is good too. Nursery rhyme characters live in the real world in Swindon. The first is the Big Over Easy where Jack Spratt has to discover whether Humpty Dumpty jumped or was pushed.