Top Ten Series I'd Like To Start But Haven't Yet

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and The Bookish. More info HERE.
My list includes the series that I am most interested in starting but haven't yet due to any or all of the following reasons: There are quite a number of other series that I have already started on and thus must finish first before starting any new ones; Overflowing TBR as it is; Not enough cash; Not enough guts (horror genre); And or mood swings. 

1. The Lion Hunters Series by Elizabeth Wein - I found out about this through Chachic of Chachic's Book Nook, whose taste in books I find closely similar to mine, so I have a feeling I'll adore this book just like most of the titles she recommends to me.

 2. A Song of Fire and Ice Series by G.R.R. Martin - This was huge last year, with the HBO series starting all the buzz. So, I am hoping to jump into the bandwagon someday. Besides I haven't had any epic high fantasy since LOTR.

 3. The Ender's Series by Orson Scott Card - They say, if you're a sci-fi newbie, go with this one. Plus, a movie adaptation is coming out soon.

 4. Fablehaven Series by Brandon Mull - This series has a whole slew of mythical creatures and I'm sure it provides for one magical adventure. 

 5. Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins - I adore The Hunger Games, so I am curious to see how she does in this middle grade fantasy series of hers.

 6. Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa - My sister loved this, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Never really read anything about fairies yet.

 7. The Monstrumologist Series by Rick Yancey - I never had a horror read before or anything with zombies or ghosts in them. I have an overactive imagination that gets even worse at night when I close my eyes. But I still have this on my list because maybe, just maybe, one day, I might just feel brave enough to get a crack at it. Hee.

 8. Newsflesh Trilogy by Mira Grant - This is a series that I have put off for so long because it's a zombie novel, and  therefore...See entry # 7. But they say it's really not that gory or scary but is more of a political story. Tina of One More Page has been raving (as in stark raving mad. haha.) about this for so long. 

 9. Tales from the Sinister City by F.E. Higgins - Recommended by Fats of Gathering Books. She said F.E. Higgins is like a female Neil Gaiman, an author whom I am a fan of.

 10. Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews - Also another series highly praised in the blogosphere. And it has a kick-ass female protagonist so I'm in.

 How about you? Any series you'd like to start but haven't yet?

Comments

  1. Maria @ bookchillaMarch 4, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Ooh, we have the same in No. 10!

    Yay to 2,3,6,7 and 8. More so on 6 and 8. Haha! Team Ash and Shaun Mason :D

    and I will whisper that 'stark-raving mad' comment to Tina. hahaha

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    1. TinMarch 4, 2013 at 10:48 PM

      Yay for Kate Daniels! Maybe she's another kick-ass female heroine to love along side Katsa, Katniss...etc.

      Have you read all books in series # 2,3,6,7, and 8?! Now, I'm curious about Ash and Shaun!

      Noooo! Dooon't! Lol! I think she has given Feed as a prize in more than one of her blog giveaways. (That's book pushing style number 1. Lol!) So it's well known that she loves it so much. :D

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  2. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    I've heard a lot about the Newsflash series, It looks amazing. Can't wait to get into that!
    Great List!!
    Beth | YA Vixens
    Vixen's Top Ten!

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    1. TinMarch 5, 2013 at 7:21 PM

      I know right? Everybody loves the Newsflesh! Thanks! Will drop by your post! :D

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  3. FarahMarch 5, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    I haven't started on the Iron Fey series too. Need to fix that. Great list! :)

    Here's my Top 10

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    1. TinMarch 5, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      My sister keeps going on and on about the Iron Fey series, without filtering for spoilers! Gah. :D

      Thanks! I'll go check out your post!

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  4. LynaiMarch 5, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    This looks like a fun meme. Maybe I should join in next Tuesday. :) Although I'm not so keen on reading through a series (the most I can manage is a trilogy), if I have to make my own list of this, I'd like to start on #7 and #8 as well. :)

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    1. TinMarch 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM

      Oh you should Lynai! Lists are fun! The topics are even laid out beforehand over at The Broke and The Bookish. For me, I also think the best number would really be 3 books in a series. It's more manageable that way, not too daunting. I think the most number of books I've read in a series would be Harry Potter, 7 books.

      Yes to the creepy and scary #7 and #8! :)

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  5. ChristinaMarch 5, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    NEWSFLESH TRILOGY. Do it. Do it right now. Those are three of my very favorite books of all time. You really cannot overstate my love for those books. Ahhhhhh!

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    1. TinMarch 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM

      Hi Christina! Okay, you're making me even more excited than I am now for Newsflesh! Stop it! Haha! Thanks for dropping by! :D

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  6. Mel@ThedailyprophecyMarch 5, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    A song of fire & Ice and Newflesh trilogy are both on my wish list :) Great picks!

    Top 10 Tuesday - Mel@thedailyprophecy.

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    1. TinMarch 5, 2013 at 7:49 PM

      Hi Mel! Both of these series are pretty famous no? I remember last year when I keep on seeing "Winter is Coming" on t-shirts and whatnot. Thanks for dropping by! I'll go visit your post. :)

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  7. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    I haven't read any of these either but some look really interesting. I'll have to look into them.

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    1. TinMarch 5, 2013 at 7:51 PM

      If you are into Fantasy I think you'll love most of the books on this list. Thanks for stopping by Elizabeth! :)

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  8. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    The Monstrumologist Series is on my list too! I highly recommend Mira Grant's Newsflesh series and Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels series!
    Good luck getting some of these knocked out! My Top Ten Tuesday!

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    1. TinMarch 5, 2013 at 7:57 PM

      Thanks Bonnie! I am really afraid of the horror genre but everybody really loves The Monstrumologist that, I may just make an exception for it. Along with The Newsflesh trilogy. Soon I hope. Must be brave. Hee.

      The Kate Daniels series on the other hand is more my type. After that, if I like it, maybe I'll go look into The Edge series from the same author. :D

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  9. TinaMarch 5, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Hahaha stark raving mad! Maybe sometimes! :D BUT YES READ IT. You will not regret it. :D

    Also, The Monstrumologist! Now I do not like too much horror (or gore), but this one was really good. :)

    AND AND AND YES TO KATE DANIELS. Kate + Curran ♥ And all the urban fantasy goodness. :D

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    1. TinMarch 5, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      Hi Tina! *hides* Haha! Love your ALL CAPS! I'M SOLD! *pumps titles up the wish list* :)

      These books all make us mad as a hatter no? I know I am. Hee. :)




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  10. AnonymousMarch 17, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Yes to the Lion Hunters and the Kate Daniels series! You'll probably loved both. :P

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    1. TinMarch 21, 2013 at 4:00 AM

      Hi Chachic! I really hope I can get to have both series soon. But then I still have MWT's The Thief series and Marillier's 7 Waters series under my belt. Gleep.:)

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