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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. 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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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

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2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

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10. Start a Meditation Routine

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The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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