I read Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising series about 25 years ago in sixth grade. It was my introduction to reading fantasy and I've never forgotten it. From there I traveled to Narnia and then Middle Earth. I've read all of those series multiple times and the characters feel like old friends. It all started with one great librarian.
[–] AstroVortex ago
From the very limited amount of book series I've listened to, my favorite is Enderverse.
I'd suggest you get the audiobooks. It has great voice acting, and the author thinks that's the best way to experience his books.
[–] tricky_wikiwiki ago (edited ago)
Night Angel - Brent Weeks. Avoided because of stupid covers but quite good
Farseer trilogy -Robin Hobb. Same type of story vain as above
Sheepfarmer's Daughter (Deed of Paksenarrion) - Elizabeth Moon
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[–] Citizen_Kong ago
Since some of my favourites have already been mentioned, I'll add the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch. It's quite a lot like The Dresden Files, in that it combines detective mysteries and the supernatural, only with a very British touch. Oh, and the main character is black without that fact being constantly part of the plot, I found that very refreshing.
[–] BlastedToMoosh ago
Piers Anthony's The Magic of Xanth series kept me company for a large portion of my youth, and I definitely recommend it for young adults.
[–] BlastedToMoosh ago
I read them in 1995-99 when I was in 3rd-6th grade. A lot of stuff went over my head but towards the end there things were starting to click.
[–] noplastersaint ago
I have two that I keep going back to: The Three Musketeers universe by Dumas and the Legacy of the Aldenata series by Ringo. I save Dumas for cold winter days and Ringo for summer-time poolside fun. Been through both at least 3 times now, probably more than 5 for Ringo since they are such a quick read.
[–] TheMightyCraken ago
Off the top of my head, Harry Potter will always have a place in my heart. The second one is probably Beyonders :)