1. The Undead Series, by MaryJanice Davidson – I’ve read up to book #7. I love these books. I read Davidson’s often hilarious blog. I think I mostly haven’t finished/caught up because I don’t own all the books yet. I like buying books on sale and I’ve bought almost all of the Undead books I own on sale, so I think that’s what I’m waiting for. There are eleven books currently published in the series and one more forthcoming.
2. The Legend Of Drizzt, by R. A. Salvatore – I’ve read up to book #13. I love Drizzt. I love the characters he battles with and against. I don’t know why I’m not caught up in this series. These are my hubby’s books. He owns all the Drizzt paperbacks (and one signed hardcover). They’re sitting downstairs, so unavailability is not an excuse. There are twenty-three books currently published in the series and probably another twenty forthcoming :) .
3. The Mortal Instruments, by Cassandra Clare – I’ve read up to book #3. I own books 4 and 5. I think I mostly haven’t finished it because I’m taking a break from YA fantasy/paranormal. There are five books currently published in the series and one more forthcoming.
4. Canongate Myth Series, by Various Authors – I’ve read six of the books in this unique series. For the most part, I’ve read them in publishing order. For some reason, I never got my hands on a copy of the fifth installment, so it has been temporarily skipped. Each book is a retelling/reinterpreting of a myth from a different culture. Some are the familiar Greeks, but I’ve also read a Celtic reinterpretation and the next one I plan on reading will be Chinese. I haven’t finished the series because I don’t own all the books (yet) and there are also a couple books not in English or not available in Canada. There are seventeen books currently published in the series.
5. The Dark Tower, by Stephen King – I was finished this series until King decided to publish The Wind Through The Keyhole this year! There are eight books in the series.
6. The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis – I’ve read up to book #6. I’ve been drawing this series out on purpose. I don’t want to say goodbye to Narnia. I know I can re-read the books whenever I want, but it’s not the same as reading the books for the first time. There are seven books in the series.
7. The Vampire Chronicles, by Anne Rice – I’ve read up to book #3. At first, book 4 just looked so long, I kept picking shorter books. I don’t know why. It’s not like the first three were short. Then… stuff… Anne Rice… No more vampires… she takes it back… I don’t know. Sometimes an author’s behaviour can put me off their books. But my hubby really enjoyed the books (again, they’re downstairs on the shelf), so I should really finished them. There are ten books in the series.
8. The Wicked Years, by Gregory Maguire – I’ve read the first book. I read it when there was only the one book. I loved Wicked. I’ve seen the musical. I was so excited that there was a sequel, then a third book. I’ve got them both. Why have I never get around to reading them? I don’t know. Now there is a fourth (and final) book. Should I read the two I have or wait until I get the last one and read them all together? We’ll see. There are four books in the series.
9. The Millenium Trilogy, by Steig Larsson – I’ve read the first book. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was great. Beyond great. I don’t know why I haven’t read the second and third books. I know people who have read and loved them. I own them. I just don’t think I want Lisbeth’s story to end and (sadly) Larsson isn't around to write more. There are three books in the series.
10. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, by Jane Austen and others - I've read the first book. I loved Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. When I read it, it wasn't a series, it was just a hilarious mash-up. Then the prequel came out (which my hubby won, so it's on the shelf) and then the sequel, which is yet to be purchased. I think, maybe, I don't want the first book "ruined" for me, especially since the other two books were written by Steve Hockensmith, not Seth Grahame-Smith, author of the first. (Not that there's anything wrong with Steve Hockensmith, I've just never read any of his work. It's more that it's a different author.) There are three books in the series.
Really? I haven’t finished all these series? I thought I was better than this. Maybe 2013 should be the year of finishing series? I think some of it comes down to the same reason why I haven’t finished the Narnia series. I don’t want to say goodbye to characters I’ve grown to love. Which series should I tackle first?
Oh, neat, I never realised that The Penelopiad was part of an overarching series! Oddly, I already own Karen Armstrong's A Short History of Myth, though I've never read it. Thanks for the heads up; there are a lot of books on this list that sound intriguing!
ReplyDeleteA Short History of Myth is a good introduction into myth. It's very short, but well-written. I've enjoyed a lot of the Myths books.
DeleteI've wanted to pick up The Wicked Years for a while now. They sound interesting but in the end other books interest me more.
ReplyDeleteThat's cute that you're drawing out the Chronicles of Narnia. The magic of a first read is hard to recreate.
I've heard that it's a love/hate relationship most people have with the series. I loved the first book and I hope the love the rest of them, but I've also seen some very negative reviews. I hope you at least give them a chance.
DeleteI love Narnia :)
I need to go back and read the Chronicles of Narnia again. I didn't get all the way through the first time, but I find myself really wanting to go back to some of those books from my childhood lately.
ReplyDeleteNarnia is a great series. You should definitely read it through to the end.
DeleteI've been feeling the need to re-read the Anne of Green Gables series, one I loved from my childhood.
Thanks for stopping by my TTT! I know how you feel in regards to many of the series. There isn't an exact reason for not getting to the rest, but you just find yourself not making the time.
ReplyDeleteI think I should finish at least two of these series next year. Maybe I can finish one before 2012 is over!
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