14 popular books series everyone should read

So, I like to think that I stay on top of new and popular book releases. However, there are only so many hours in the day, and that means only so many hours to read. Have I known about these series for years? Yes. Have I been putting them off in the fear I will not enjoy them? Also yes.

Highly regarded books just mean a high chance of me being disappointed!! Hence why all of these series are still sitting on this list rather than being read by me. But!! I will get to them. I can only take so many close calls with spoilers on twitter before I cave.

If you’ve read any of these series and recommend that I read them asap please let me know. And if, like me, you too have been putting them off… buddy read? lol

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Rick Riordon

Somehow I missed this huge phase when I was younger. I watched the movie and loved it *cough* Logan Lerman *cough* And with the new series coming out I feel like I really need to finally get up and read it!! I’ve really only heard good things. I love Greek Mythology. Love a good coming-of-age fantasy story. Like??? Why the heck haven’t I read it yet?

Scythe | Neal Shusterman

I feel like this series was really big a few years ago. I never got around to reading it with all the other books coming out at the time, and I really feel like I missed out! I know it involves a society where people no longer die, so there are grim reapers who go around killing ppl??? for population control?? I could definitely be wrong, but I think that’s the general premise. No idea what else happens. I am very intrigued.

Shatter Me | Tahereh Mafi

I’ve seen this ship too many times to count on twitter and tiktok and I am SICK!!! of not understanding the hype. I want to be a simp for warner like all the rest of you weirdos!! Despite this series being such a hit for so long I really don’t know much about it lol. I’m p sure our girl Juliette has some dangerous power?? and that is all.

Daughter of Smoke & Bone | Laini Taylor

Another hyped series I know nothing about and never got around to reading. I have some friends who truly love this series though, and I feel like it would be a disservice to not read it. I did really enjoy her other series Strange the Dreamer, so I would not be surprised if I also love this one!

The Remnant Chronicles | Mary E. Pearson

Okay. So, I just finished her other series Dance of Thieves (like, today). And I know I most definitely read them out of order considering I’m p sure there were a few cameos from this series, I must read it now!!! I loved Dance of Thieves so much. The writing. The setting. Everything. Knowing this series lives in the same universe has me sold. I’m p sure this is also an enemies-to-lovers situation? I could be wrong. But ugh. I already know I’m going to be obsessed

edit: I have finally read this series and I loved it! Can confirm it should be read before Dance of Theives lmao

These Hollow Vows | Lexi Ryan

So I’ve heard quite a bit of hype about this series on TikTok. And that’s kind of it lol. I have no idea what it’s about. At all. Not even a hint of a plot or a trope lives inside my head. The cover looks sick though, and whoever I saw talking about it on TikTok had similar taste to me… so call me hooked!

edit: I read this series! It was a good time but ultimately forgettable. I would still recommend it if you’re in the mood for something akin to ACOTAR

The Kingkiller Chronicle | Patrick Rothfuss

I feel like if you’re in the fantasy reading game, you most definitely have already heard about this series. I can’t decide if I want to wait until we know we’re getting another book in the series…lol. But for real! Who knows! I’ve had a few friends read this and love this, so I’m definitely going to make it happen. Someday.

Mistborn | Brandon Sanderson

And so we’ve gotten to Brandon Sanderson. Tbh I have never read anything by him. I don’t know much about his books. His writing style. etc. I just know people who have read him are obsessed with him. Maybe I’ll just take a month and only read his books lol. Really go full-in

edit: I have read and loved this series!! Wow. The magic system is so cool. The ending was impeccable. No notes.

The Stormlight Archive | Brandon Sanderson

Another series by Mr. Sanderson. Also no idea what it’s about. Will just dive in head first and hope that I fall in love!

edit: I have finished and loved the first two books in the series! I am absolutely in love with my boy Kaladin. I have no idea where this series is headed, but I just hope that I can finish the rest of the books this year.

The Shadow of the Wind | Carlos Ruiz Zafón

I’m pretty sure this book has to do with books. Which I love. Books about books is one of my favorite genres. I know this is on many “books you should read before you die” lists and thus I plan to do so.

Red Rising | Pierce Brown

Here is another series that was all the rage a few years ago. Again, I have no idea what the plot is about. I’m so sorry if you’ve come here wondering why I want to read these books. I have no answer for you besides the fact that like 10 people were talking about it in 2018. That’s all I’ve got.

The Broken Earth | N.K. Jemisin

I did try to read this series once, but my brain just wasn’t on board. I will read it though. I’ve only heard good things about this series and I refuse to be left behind!!! I think this is dystopian? It’s sad that I literally already read part of the first one and still have no recollection of the plot lmfao

Remembrance of Earth’s Past | Liu Cixin

Aliens????? I’m pretty sure this is about aliens. And science. It is very well-loved and I trust people to be right when they like a book. Most of the time, anyway. So… I will be reading this and hopefully loving this. I haven’t read a new sci-fi that I loved in a while and I’m crossing my fingers this will be the one!