Book Series Harry Potter (duh...) As with many others, especially those who love to read, I absolutely love the Harry Potter series. One of my sisters was in college when the series became popular in the U.S., so she bought me the first couple of books for my birthday. My mom started reading them to me, and I was hooked. I remember waiting anxiously for the last few books to be released, buying them as soon as I got a chance. I remember falling in love with the wizarding world and wishing I could be a part of it. I became obsessed, and I still am (my sophomore year of college I took advantage of a 3-week class all about Harry Potter!) I think a major reason I loved the series is because I grew up with the characters. I was about 10 or 11 when I started reading the books, so I was able to follow Harry, Ron, and Hermione as I grew with them. When they were going through different issues with their friendships, school, and relationships, I went through some of the same problems too. I felt as if I could have been friends with the characters. J.K. Rowling created a world for me to get lost in and characters that I could know personally. Harry Potter is still the series I continue to reread over and over again. Tiger Curse Saga I discovered the Tiger Curse series in late high school, which matched up very closely to the age of the main character, Kelsey, who was getting ready to go off to college. This book was a great mixture of fantasy and relationships, building a strong love triangle thoughout. I was interested in the curse that Kelsey was helping Ren and his brother Kishan to break, and I actually was able to learn a little about the Hindu culture as well. The characters are deep, and curse is complex and compelling. The group has to work through a lot together, and it really helps you get to know the characters better. I love the series. It was intriguing right from the start, and it has left a lasting memory for me. Characters Luna Lovegood For real, my favorite HP character. She's a fellow Ravenclaw, and she is so brilliant (a little nuts too, but who isn't?)! She is not afraid to be herself. She isn't ashamed of her family. I respect everything about her, and I always have. I honestly wish we could have learned a little more about her in the books too, but she is still a great supporting character. Myron Bolitar Of Coben's series (see below), Myron always has a smart-a** quip about everything. He's also brilliant, but a little out of the box. His character is so deep and interesting, even though he tries not to be. Rose Hathaway From Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, Rose Hathaway is a (very very) strong heroine, who works hard at everything she does. She's afraid of romance, but she's loyal to the core to all those she loves, both as friends and as lovers. She is protective (a mom-character, much like myself), and yet still likes to have fun once in a while. Authors Harlan Coben Mystery and comedy. Put them together and you get a Harlan Coben book. I got interested in his books after reading the first book of his Myron Bolitar series. I read through them so quickly, and they always took me on crazy adventures. Myron was always making me laugh, yet I still understood how serious the circumstances that he was (normally) in. The books had great twists and turns, giving unexpected endings that keep me turning pages until the very end (and then on to the next book I would go!). Jodi Picoult She always, always, always surprises me! I never know where the end is going until I get there, and I love every minute of the wait. Her books hook me and take me on a trip of ups and downs, excitement and sorrow. I always love her books (even if I don't always love the endings), because they are so realistic. Not everything has a happy ending, and neither do some of her books. She loves to explore social issues and breach the subject. I love her books, and her characters. Nicholas Sparks Nicholas Sparks sweeps me off my feet every time. Romance is my favorite genre by far, and Nicholas Sparks is so great at writing them! All through high school, I read SO MANY of his books! The relationships and conflicts in the stories made me feel so much, and I've always loved the grand love stories he is able to tell. Who/what are some of your favorite authors, characters, or books? I'd love to hear about them! Maybe you have something that I need to add to my TBR list (and though it's already long, I'll never complain about it getting longer!). Comment below or check out any of my social media accounts to share some of your favorite things!
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