In recent years, whether on screen or in books, long formats have gained traction. We’re seeing a surge in series, many of which have become incredibly popular among the public. The same goes for literature. Epic novels and book series continue to capture the hearts of many readers!
6 Book Series to Dive into Without Hesitation
Often highly popular because they allow readers to follow characters over time and delve into their adventures, sagas unfold in the same universe and usually share common characters. You’re probably familiar with some of the most famous book series like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games, and Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight.
Book series blend seamlessly with various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, and romance. Here, we’ve selected 6 captivating and addictive book series for you to read without moderation. Find our picks below—there’s something for everyone!
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Set between the year 1984 and the mesmerizing world of 1Q84, shadows reflect and blur. Bound by a secret pact, the lives of Tengo and Aomamé are mysteriously linked at the threshold of two universes, two eras… An initiatory odyssey that embraces fantasy, thriller, and romance, forming Murakami’s most ambitious work.
Blackwater, Book 1: The Flood by Michael McDowell
During Easter 1919, the small town in northern Alabama is overwhelmed by the perilous waters of Perdido. The wealthy Caskey family faces the destruction of their sawmills, loss of timber, and immense damage from the relentless Blackwater River flood. Matriarch Mary-Love, a formidable woman with countless tricks, along with her loyal son Oscar, plan to rebuild. Their determination is tested with the sudden and mysterious arrival of Elinor Dammert, a captivating stranger with a troubled past, whose intentions toward the Caskeys remain unclear.
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
Persephone is the goddess of spring in name only. Ever since she was a child, flowers have withered at her touch. After settling in New Athens, she hoped to lead a quiet life as a mortal journalist. Everything changes when she sits down in a clandestine nightclub to play cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger. Hades, the god of the dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world, and his favorite bets are notoriously impossible. But nothing has ever intrigued him as much as the goddess who offers him a bargain he cannot resist.
Following her encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself bound by a contract with the god of the dead, and its terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. As she strives to sow the seeds of her freedom, her love for the Dark God deepens—a love both enchanting and forbidden.
My Brilliant Friend, Book 1: Childhood, Adolescence by Elena Ferrante
“I am not nostalgic about our childhood; it was full of violence. It was life itself—that’s all: and we grew up with the obligation to make it harder for others before others made it harder for us.” Elena and Lila live in a poor neighborhood in Naples at the end of the 1950s. Though they are gifted students, this is not the path laid out for them. Lila leaves school to work in her father’s shoemaking shop, while Elena, encouraged by her teacher, goes to middle school and then high school.
The paths of the two friends cross and diverge against the backdrop of a dark, turbulent Naples. “My Brilliant Friend,” “The Story of a New Name,” and “Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay” are the first three volumes of Elena Ferrante’s saga, which concludes with “The Story of the Lost Child.”
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
In a distant and rather whimsical dimension, a disc-shaped world rests on the backs of four elephants standing on a turtle. In Ankh-Morpork, one of the cities of Discworld, the residents thought they had seen it all. And Twoflower seemed so harmless, with his magical wooden suitcase moving on a multitude of little legs… So harmless that the Archchancellor assigned the hapless wizard Rincewind to ensure his safety in a city regulated by the Thieves’ Guild and the Assassins’ Guild. For Twoflower belongs to the most dangerous species of all: a tourist…
The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley
Upon the death of their father, an enigmatic billionaire who brought them from the far corners of the world and adopted them as babies, Maia d’Aplièse and her sisters find themselves back in their childhood home, Atlantis, a magnificent castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. As their inheritance, each sister receives a mysterious clue that might help uncover the secret of their origins. Maia’s clue takes her across the oceans to a ruined mansion in the hills of Rio de Janeiro. It is there that her story begins…
Buried secrets and shattered destinies: what Maia discovers will change her life forever. Maia is the first book in the phenomenal series, The Seven Sisters, which has captivated 20 million readers worldwide. Through these uniquely powerful novels, filled with unforgettable characters intertwined with drama and love, Lucinda Riley has demonstrated her immense talent, creating an entirely new literary genre.
**6 Sagas Littéraires Que Vous Ne Pourrez Plus Lâcher, À Dévorer Sans Modération**
This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Sara Ahmadvand
