Looking for a Fiction Series to Read? Look no further...
By J.F.F. Anonymous.
There are lots of books out there, but in this day and age, younger people aren’t really into reading. That’s okay. For those of us who do, we can still find the running series’. So, now presenting, the top ten book series that I recommend. Note, these have no particular order. They are in place, only as they have been written.
10. “Children of the Lamp”
Written by P.B. Kerr, this is a series about two 12 year old twins, who just happen to be djinn. Also known as genie, they go around the world to keep the balance of luck in place. Battling cults, conspiracies, evil djinn, and sometimes quarreling with angels. This series really drives in the moral of be careful what you wish for.
9. “The Tapestry”
A five book series that is a lot like Harry Potter, but has a more solid Historical background. It is a about a boy who sees a mysterious tapestry that signifies he can attend a magical school called Rowan. In a series that transitions from modern to medieval, we are taken on an interesting ride. Thank you Henry H. Neff!
8. “The Ranger’s Apprentice”
A series that has faked out its ending, it is one of the earliest series that I have read. Consisting of a main series and a split-off, it has a total of seventeen books, and counting. The main character of the main series is an Araluen war orphan who is overly worried about his career path. Just when it looks like he’s about to be downgraded to a farmboy, a grim, bearded Ranger appears to say a word in his favor. From John Flanagan to you.
7. “Percy Jackson and the Gods of Olympus”
One of the most popular series out there, it is certainly a must read. With adventure, romance, and cheeky dialogue, it certainly belongs on this list. However, this entry consists only of the five books that belong in this particular series. They are currently making movies out of this series, but do not even touch upon how great the originals are. From, probably the most popular man on this list, give it up for Rick Riordan.
6. “Falcon Quinn”
From the mind of Jennifer Finney Boylan, comes a mix between a horror story and Harry Potter, it follows the adventures of a misfit among misfits, quite literally as the main character (three guesses to his name) goes to a school for monsters. However, despite the faculty having its very own monster identification system, for its miscellaneous ghosts and ghouls, nobody seems to know what the heck he is.
5. “Adventurers Wanted”
Have you ever wished from a sign from God? Well, the main character of this series probably didn’t, but after seeing an odd sign in a shop window he is thrown feet first into a world out of an RPG. With good natured, interchangeable side characters and a main character that seems to be the most powerful being in the land, I’m certainly looking to see if anyone can come along to make an interesting fight. Please Mr. Mark Forman.
4. “The Maze Runner”
A great series written by James Dashner, that is both gripping, and repulsing at the same time. The main character has amnesia, and is unable to remember anything other than his name. He is stuck inside a maze with a bunch of other teenagers like him. In an intense psychological battle against himself and his surroundings, how can he get his friends out?
3. “The Reckoners”
One of the newer series to the bunch, it is no less exciting. When regular Joes become superhuman, what do you think will happen? That there will be a balanced mix between good and evil? Perish the thought! Every person who is given (and more importantly, uses) their powers, they become quite the fiendish dictators and destroyers. But all is not lost, because the good guys have the power of a great story teller on their side! A series that really makes us question superman, it certainly is deserving of being on the list, directly from Brandon Sanderson.
2. “The Edge Chronicles”
Definitely the oddest series in the list, as the books are not written in chronological order. However, this ten book series promises adventure, excitement, romance, and a fantastical writing from the fantastical imaginations of Chris Riddell and Paul Stuart. The series follows the lineage of one of the most famous families in the “Edge,” or the place that they live.
That is it for the list, and be sure to investigate at least one of the above series.
There are lots of books out there, but in this day and age, younger people aren’t really into reading. That’s okay. For those of us who do, we can still find the running series’. So, now presenting, the top ten book series that I recommend. Note, these have no particular order. They are in place, only as they have been written.
10. “Children of the Lamp”
Written by P.B. Kerr, this is a series about two 12 year old twins, who just happen to be djinn. Also known as genie, they go around the world to keep the balance of luck in place. Battling cults, conspiracies, evil djinn, and sometimes quarreling with angels. This series really drives in the moral of be careful what you wish for.
9. “The Tapestry”
A five book series that is a lot like Harry Potter, but has a more solid Historical background. It is a about a boy who sees a mysterious tapestry that signifies he can attend a magical school called Rowan. In a series that transitions from modern to medieval, we are taken on an interesting ride. Thank you Henry H. Neff!
8. “The Ranger’s Apprentice”
A series that has faked out its ending, it is one of the earliest series that I have read. Consisting of a main series and a split-off, it has a total of seventeen books, and counting. The main character of the main series is an Araluen war orphan who is overly worried about his career path. Just when it looks like he’s about to be downgraded to a farmboy, a grim, bearded Ranger appears to say a word in his favor. From John Flanagan to you.
7. “Percy Jackson and the Gods of Olympus”
One of the most popular series out there, it is certainly a must read. With adventure, romance, and cheeky dialogue, it certainly belongs on this list. However, this entry consists only of the five books that belong in this particular series. They are currently making movies out of this series, but do not even touch upon how great the originals are. From, probably the most popular man on this list, give it up for Rick Riordan.
6. “Falcon Quinn”
From the mind of Jennifer Finney Boylan, comes a mix between a horror story and Harry Potter, it follows the adventures of a misfit among misfits, quite literally as the main character (three guesses to his name) goes to a school for monsters. However, despite the faculty having its very own monster identification system, for its miscellaneous ghosts and ghouls, nobody seems to know what the heck he is.
5. “Adventurers Wanted”
Have you ever wished from a sign from God? Well, the main character of this series probably didn’t, but after seeing an odd sign in a shop window he is thrown feet first into a world out of an RPG. With good natured, interchangeable side characters and a main character that seems to be the most powerful being in the land, I’m certainly looking to see if anyone can come along to make an interesting fight. Please Mr. Mark Forman.
4. “The Maze Runner”
A great series written by James Dashner, that is both gripping, and repulsing at the same time. The main character has amnesia, and is unable to remember anything other than his name. He is stuck inside a maze with a bunch of other teenagers like him. In an intense psychological battle against himself and his surroundings, how can he get his friends out?
3. “The Reckoners”
One of the newer series to the bunch, it is no less exciting. When regular Joes become superhuman, what do you think will happen? That there will be a balanced mix between good and evil? Perish the thought! Every person who is given (and more importantly, uses) their powers, they become quite the fiendish dictators and destroyers. But all is not lost, because the good guys have the power of a great story teller on their side! A series that really makes us question superman, it certainly is deserving of being on the list, directly from Brandon Sanderson.
2. “The Edge Chronicles”
Definitely the oddest series in the list, as the books are not written in chronological order. However, this ten book series promises adventure, excitement, romance, and a fantastical writing from the fantastical imaginations of Chris Riddell and Paul Stuart. The series follows the lineage of one of the most famous families in the “Edge,” or the place that they live.
- “Harry Potter”
That is it for the list, and be sure to investigate at least one of the above series.
J.F.F. Anonymous
By Just For Fun
The House of the Scorpion is a sci-fi futuristic world where full body cloning is possible and is practiced by the wealthy for personal medical reasons. The story written by Nancy Farmer, follows a young boy by the name of Matteo Alacran who is the clone of a wealthy drug lord of the name Matteo Alacran, or as everyone calls him, El Patron.
This story is full of important questions such as, are clones human? Do they have a soul? And what is Matt’s purpose at the Alacran farm? And these are questions pertaining only to the main character. There is still much, much more.
The book transitions from year to year in Matt’s life. Seeing his struggles is heartbreaking. We see the mistreatment of his boyhood, the treachery of his “family,” and the work behind his birth. Matt is not alone though. Never alone. With friends hidden in the worst places, Matt might just live to see old age.In a setting of the Mexican-American border, we see just how different the morals of the scorpions are from our own.
A book written in 2002, it is certainly a must read with more than fifteen awards including the Pulitzer prize. It has 380 pages, and is recommended for teens and up. The sequel was written in 2013, and is called, “The Lord of Opium.”
Overall, this book has been given the stamp of approval.
The House of the Scorpion is a sci-fi futuristic world where full body cloning is possible and is practiced by the wealthy for personal medical reasons. The story written by Nancy Farmer, follows a young boy by the name of Matteo Alacran who is the clone of a wealthy drug lord of the name Matteo Alacran, or as everyone calls him, El Patron.
This story is full of important questions such as, are clones human? Do they have a soul? And what is Matt’s purpose at the Alacran farm? And these are questions pertaining only to the main character. There is still much, much more.
The book transitions from year to year in Matt’s life. Seeing his struggles is heartbreaking. We see the mistreatment of his boyhood, the treachery of his “family,” and the work behind his birth. Matt is not alone though. Never alone. With friends hidden in the worst places, Matt might just live to see old age.In a setting of the Mexican-American border, we see just how different the morals of the scorpions are from our own.
A book written in 2002, it is certainly a must read with more than fifteen awards including the Pulitzer prize. It has 380 pages, and is recommended for teens and up. The sequel was written in 2013, and is called, “The Lord of Opium.”
Overall, this book has been given the stamp of approval.
The Best Kind of Book
by J.F.F. Anonymous
Many people don’t understand how fun reading can be. If there is ever a blackout during the day, it’s electric free movies right in your head. Or if the electronics are hurting your eyes, and you don’t think you can take a midafternoon nap. You’ve already played go fish so many times, the pond must be empty. Your eyes drift over the game shelves, until they fall onto the bookshelves conveniently placed beside. You start to turn away. Suddenly the gears turn in your head, and you begin to think back on all those people you saw in school who seemed to, heaven forbid, enjoy reading. Surely it can’t be all bad, after all, that weird kid in the hoodie spends all of lunch reading. He doesn’t even eat! So you pick up a book you think you won’t be bored with (within reason) and Bam! Five hours later, you realize the day has passed, and you actually got hooked in. Surprised? You shouldn’t be.
As a bit of a background, reading was one of the first forms of entertainment. The caveman had his paintings that could be ‘read’ or at the very least understood, while all the ancient civilizations from the Aztecs to the Egyptians had some form of writing. Though, judging by the stories told, they were all history junkies. Nowadays, books have increasingly centered around entertaining their audiences, although there are plenty of nonfiction options out there.
Now, many people avoid reading because they expect it to be boring (or maybe they have childhood trauma from being literally force-fed books), or maybe they picked up a book that one time that didn’t agree with them. That’s fine, it’s not their fault. However, reading can be a great way to learn empathy. You can literally look at the world through someone else’s perspective.
Reading can also help develop patience. After all, it takes a long time to write a book. Along with that there is also self control. If one of your favorite characters dies, you’re going to want to throw that book at someone. Forcefully! (I’ve done this) . But while these are all things that are unrealistic, there is one major point. Reading is the best kind of distraction. When you get to the point where you don’t care where you are, what you were doing beforehand, or if you are with anyone, it means you are actually living within the book’s pages, seeing what’s going on, feeling what the characters are feeling, knowing what they think. The best way to describe it is, you are feeling the excitement the author felt when he made the book. When this happens you better take note of the author’s name, because he (or she) has done his job correctly.
Finally, If you are one of those people who likes books, but only really one kind, try and pick up a book you wouldn’t normally read. You just might be surprised. And if you are not one to read, take a chance. Turn off your overly advanced game system. Throw out the excuses. “I think I’m too tired to play outside today. I think I’ll read a book.”
Many people don’t understand how fun reading can be. If there is ever a blackout during the day, it’s electric free movies right in your head. Or if the electronics are hurting your eyes, and you don’t think you can take a midafternoon nap. You’ve already played go fish so many times, the pond must be empty. Your eyes drift over the game shelves, until they fall onto the bookshelves conveniently placed beside. You start to turn away. Suddenly the gears turn in your head, and you begin to think back on all those people you saw in school who seemed to, heaven forbid, enjoy reading. Surely it can’t be all bad, after all, that weird kid in the hoodie spends all of lunch reading. He doesn’t even eat! So you pick up a book you think you won’t be bored with (within reason) and Bam! Five hours later, you realize the day has passed, and you actually got hooked in. Surprised? You shouldn’t be.
As a bit of a background, reading was one of the first forms of entertainment. The caveman had his paintings that could be ‘read’ or at the very least understood, while all the ancient civilizations from the Aztecs to the Egyptians had some form of writing. Though, judging by the stories told, they were all history junkies. Nowadays, books have increasingly centered around entertaining their audiences, although there are plenty of nonfiction options out there.
Now, many people avoid reading because they expect it to be boring (or maybe they have childhood trauma from being literally force-fed books), or maybe they picked up a book that one time that didn’t agree with them. That’s fine, it’s not their fault. However, reading can be a great way to learn empathy. You can literally look at the world through someone else’s perspective.
Reading can also help develop patience. After all, it takes a long time to write a book. Along with that there is also self control. If one of your favorite characters dies, you’re going to want to throw that book at someone. Forcefully! (I’ve done this) . But while these are all things that are unrealistic, there is one major point. Reading is the best kind of distraction. When you get to the point where you don’t care where you are, what you were doing beforehand, or if you are with anyone, it means you are actually living within the book’s pages, seeing what’s going on, feeling what the characters are feeling, knowing what they think. The best way to describe it is, you are feeling the excitement the author felt when he made the book. When this happens you better take note of the author’s name, because he (or she) has done his job correctly.
Finally, If you are one of those people who likes books, but only really one kind, try and pick up a book you wouldn’t normally read. You just might be surprised. And if you are not one to read, take a chance. Turn off your overly advanced game system. Throw out the excuses. “I think I’m too tired to play outside today. I think I’ll read a book.”