I've been obsessed with book series this month. For people who have been reading my diary posts and who are groaning ... sorry :P !! But, I believe this will be my last post on the subject, this is my way of getting it out of my system. As usual, this is for people who are interested and would like some reccos but another huge reason I have for writing (anything) is so that people will in turn recco something to me. So, if you have any favorites, please, please mention them .......
Young Adult
Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery
The Anne books follow the story of fiery Anne Shirley, an orphan, adopted by the owners of Green Gables. Anne is quick-tempered, bright and loveable and the series followed her from her teenage years, to college, her life as a teacher, her relationships, married life and her children. There's eight books in the series - Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House of Dreams, Anne of Ingleside, Rainbow Valley and Rilla of Ingleside.
Fantasy
This is a genre along with science-fiction that lends itself to a lot of series, I just wish I could read more, or even knew what to read ....
Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien
Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling
I'm sure no one needs an introduction to these two. As a recco, while the LOTR movies are wonderful, and if the Hobbit is ever made will be the most complete and well made book-to-movie adaptations ever, do read the Harry Potters instead of watching the movies.
Temeraire Series - Naomi Novik
This is a wonderful little historical fantasy series, set during the Napoleanic Wars, with the addition of aerial troops in the form of dragons and their riders. We follow the dragon Temeraire a Chinese Celestial and his Captain, William Lawrence, on their adventures from the thick of war, to China and Africa in the later books. The writing is good, the relationship between Lawrence and Temeraire very endearing and Novik has included journal articles, pencil sketches of breeds of dragons, their treatment in society and a whole lot of other fun appendixes to the books. The series in order is His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Black Powder War, Empire of Ivory & Victory of Eagles (to be published in 2008).
Romance
Earth Children series - Jean M. Auel
A prehistoric romance series reviewed at https://mouthshut.com/review/Clan_of_the_Cave_Bear___The_-_Jean_M._Auel-82369-1.html. The books in order are Clan of the Cave Bear, the Valley of Horses, The Mammoth Hunters, The Plains of Passage, the Shelters of Stone with 2 more yet to be written/published.
In Death Series - J.D. Robb
A futuristic, romance/thriller series we follow the relationship of Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke as a backdrop to Eve's investigations as a detective. J.D. Robb is Nora Roberts' pseudonym and Roberts' (unlike some others I could name, think vampires) understands the need for readers to have resolution with her characters. Very likeable secondary characters, punchy conversations and a dash of romance makes this very fun for a light read. There's about 30 of them (I think I burnt out at about 11), the entire list can be found here https://noraroberts.com/jdrobbbooks.htm
Outlander Series - Diana Gabaldon
A time-travel series reviewed at https://mouthshut.com/review/Outlander_-_Diana_Gabaldon-135598-1.html. This is the only series in the list I'm a bit ambivalent about, I like the first 2 books and deplore the rest, but of course, if you have that particular bee in your bonnet, you would have to read all and they do have their moments.
