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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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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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#EnglishMajorProbs

You are basically a zombie with a pencil.

You receive confused looks from others when you name drop an author/literary terminology.

You wear your suffering as a badge.

You proofread every text and social media post you write.

You cringe when you read a non-English major's paper,

You could spend all day in a library.

"The Office" is a mockumentary based on everyday office life featuring love triangles, silly pranks and everything in between. It can get pretty crazy for just an average day at the office.

The good old days are always happening now, so live in the moment.

“Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica” are the three most important topics one can talk about.

The Dundies are cooler than the Oscars.

Everybody has a Toby, and they are just someone you have to learn to deal with.

Group pictures are hard to take (especially jumping pics).

It's never too early to eat ice cream.

Schrute’s are always prepared for anything.

Except pop culture references...

Holidays are important and a very good reason to host any kind of party.

There will always be cynical co-workers to deal with.

Putting things in Jell-O is a great use of your time.

Sometimes funny voices and personas make awkward situations easier (just ask Prison Mike).

That places you may not always love can bring you the people you love.

Determination is an important characteristic to possess.

Sarcasm is essential in everyday life.

Love can be really weird.

At Halloween time, it is trivial to come with your best costume ready.

Friendship is long lasting no matter where the future takes you.

Pranks are funny no matter the age.

Goodbyes are hard, but reunions are worth it.

Blogs are confusing.

"That's what she said" jokes will never get old.

Jim Halpert can say so much with just a look at the camera.

Bros should always come before hoes because...

Declaring bankruptcy isn't as hard as we all thought.

Office places can be weird and stressful at times.

Michael Scott loves Dunder Mifflin and the Scranton Office more than anything.

"The Office" truly does have a lot that it can teach us.

Ah, pre-med: home of the dead at heart.

1. You have forsaken all your friends for coffee.

2. 8 hours of sleep? Try 4 instead.

3. Everyone asks you for medical advice, even though you’re not a doctor yet.

4. Your second home is the library.

5. Almost all of your nightmares are about school and exams.

6. You don’t see the problem with taking 3 technicals in one semester.

7. Research, research, research, research, research.

8. You volunteer more than any of your friends.

9. You like going to labs more than going to lecture.

10. But, you know it’ll all be worth the struggle the day you don that white coat and call yourself a doctor.

A book by the name of "The Stranger."

It's not just business as usual.

Constantly having to dress business formal.

Group projects.

Applying for internships.

Being told your major is easy.

You just want to be rich already.

Explaining to people why you're a business major.

Using LinkedIn like it's Facebook.

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