This week’s Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten New Series I Want to Start. I’m not that big on series usually, but when I started reading Young Adult fiction more series hit my radar. Here are some of the first that come to mind:
I cheated a little bit, as you may have noticed. The topic said that we should include series published in the last year or two, but there were a couple older ones I snuck in there. The Giver, because with the movie coming out soon I feel like it’s back in the current book narrative. And Percy Jackson and the Olympians because I just keep on hearing about it! Everywhere I turn it seems like a fellow book blogger is saying now awesome this series is. So I feel like it belongs on the list.
What about you guys? Which series are you dying to read – and which others should be on my list? Share in the comments!
Haha! Yeah, the reason I've started and stopped so many of these is because of others distracting me. It's the curse of the omnivorous reader, I suppose! I have heard so many great things about Percy Jackson and nothing negative. I think I'm a bit “meh” because of the movie – but I intend to push through until that feeling fades! I may or may not have picked up the beautiful box set. Ahem.
Haha! Yeah, the reason I've started and stopped so many of these is because of others distracting me. It's the curse of the omnivorous reader, I suppose! I have heard so many great things about Percy Jackson and nothing negative. I think I'm a bit “meh” because of the movie – but I intend to push through until that feeling fades! I may or may not have picked up the beautiful box set. Ahem.
I have heard SO many good things about all of those. I started Cinder and though I did get distracted, it wasn't because I didn't like it – the world-building was great and the characters and storyline had great potential. I'm looking forward to getting to it! Yeah, honestly that's the main reason it's on my radar right now! I hate watching the movie first. It's a challenge. Maybe a bit OCD. I'm working on it.
Thanks! My problem is always deciding which to start first – and I often don't want to start a series until the sequels are published but then when they are I've kind of gotten past my initial enthusiasm… it's all very stressful.
Thanks! My problem is always deciding which to start first – and I often don't want to start a series until the sequels are published but then when they are I've kind of gotten past my initial enthusiasm… it's all very stressful.
I've heard so many great things about Percy Jackson. I've read part of the first book but have yet to finish one – I think it was a mistake to watch the movie first. But I got the (really pretty) box set, so I'm determined to give it a fair shake… one of these days!
Haha! Thx… yeah, I do that a lot. But hey, if it makes for a better list it's fair, right? 😉
Haha! Thx… yeah, I do that a lot. But hey, if it makes for a better list it's fair, right? 😉
Honestly? I don't know much either! I mainly just know that it's considered something of a classic and that it's going to be a movie – and I generally try to read the book before watching a movie whenever I can. It's not very long, though, so it shouldn't take long to read!
I started Cuckoo's and I enjoyed it, but got a bit lost in the middle because of picking it up and putting it down a few too many times. I need to start again and really give it my undivided attention. I know I'm going to like it thought – I can see Rowling's fingerprints in the exquisite world and character building. Really glad it's an ongoing series!
It's funny, because those are two series I've started, but haven't actually finished any books from! But I liked both of them. In both cases I just got distracted. Oops. But I know I'll enjoy them and kind of like having them to look forward to!
It's funny, because those are two series I've started, but haven't actually finished any books from! But I liked both of them. In both cases I just got distracted. Oops. But I know I'll enjoy them and kind of like having them to look forward to!
Dude, that is so good to hear! I have started Cinder, but I got distracted. Probably by a cover that was new and shiny. But I liked the way it was written, and I remember thinking there was a lot of potential – so I have a feeling I'll really dig it once I finally settle in and finish it! And I know the series will be like chips – I will keep going once I get through Cinder!
I love series, but until I finish some I currently have going, I am just not allowed to start a new one. On a side note, definitely recommend the Percy Jackson series. I just really enjoyed that one.
I love series, but until I finish some I currently have going, I am just not allowed to start a new one. On a side note, definitely recommend the Percy Jackson series. I just really enjoyed that one.
I am so looking forward to reading the Lunar Chronicles!!! As well as Shadow and Bone and the Mara Dyer trilogy! I think I might read The Giver too before I see the movie 🙂
I am so looking forward to reading the Lunar Chronicles!!! As well as Shadow and Bone and the Mara Dyer trilogy! I think I might read The Giver too before I see the movie 🙂
Great picks. So many of these are series I want to read myself – The 5th Wave, The Cuckoos Calling and Grisha series especially. I really enjoyed Cinder, The 100 and Pivot Point. I hope you can get to some of these soon 🙂 Here's my TTT.
Great picks. So many of these are series I want to read myself – The 5th Wave, The Cuckoos Calling and Grisha series especially. I really enjoyed Cinder, The 100 and Pivot Point. I hope you can get to some of these soon 🙂 Here's my TTT.
Great list!! I'm reading the second Percy Jackson book with my son now and we are really enjoying it. Like Harry Potter, it is a great series for both children and adults. Mara Dyer is one of my favorite YA series. You should definitely give that one a try.
Here is my TTT: http://www.jacquesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/10/top-ten-tuesday-new-series-i-want-to.html
Great list!! I'm reading the second Percy Jackson book with my son now and we are really enjoying it. Like Harry Potter, it is a great series for both children and adults. Mara Dyer is one of my favorite YA series. You should definitely give that one a try.
Here is my TTT: http://www.jacquesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/10/top-ten-tuesday-new-series-i-want-to.html
Oh I really want to start The Fifth Wave too! And don't worry, we all cheat! 😀
My TTT
Oh I really want to start The Fifth Wave too! And don't worry, we all cheat! 😀
My TTT
I've seen The Giver recommended a lot recently but I don't know anything about it. I'll have to have a look.
I can recommend The Cuckoo's Calling! I really enjoyed it. I need to get my hands on Pivot Point.
I've seen The Giver recommended a lot recently but I don't know anything about it. I'll have to have a look.
I can recommend The Cuckoo's Calling! I really enjoyed it. I need to get my hands on Pivot Point.
I just started The Lunar Chronicles recently and really enjoyed it. I've been meaning to check out the Galbraith books too. Nice list!
I just started The Lunar Chronicles recently and really enjoyed it. I've been meaning to check out the Galbraith books too. Nice list!
The Lunar Chronicles! This is one of my all-time favorite series, particularly the last book, Cress. Honestly, each heroine is better than the last. The world-building is amazing, and the narration is just cinematic. There's no way you could dislike it, so I really hope you get to Cinder soon!
Bekka
Great Imaginations
The Lunar Chronicles! This is one of my all-time favorite series, particularly the last book, Cress. Honestly, each heroine is better than the last. The world-building is amazing, and the narration is just cinematic. There's no way you could dislike it, so I really hope you get to Cinder soon!
Bekka
Great Imaginations