The first series that I'm sure we have all heard of is the Millenium Trilogy, which includes The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. All three were non-stop, page turning, reads. Not exactly "easy" reads per-se, but since they are fiction and have no scholastic value pertaining to my life, I will consider the three books to be "breezy summer novels" .
Always good for a nice, relaxing Saturday night read are romance novels. I know, I know, why would anyone , especially a raging feminist such as myself ever subject themselves to reading such nonsense? Well, because the collective plight of a beautiful but destitute virginal damnsel in search of a husband and her soon-to-be soul mate who happens to be The Sexiest Creature Alive, is too entertaining and far-fetched to not read. Am I a bit of a romantic at heart? Hell, fucking, yes. Would I ever get married (again) or submit myself to the power of some guy just because he's good in bed, wealthy and extremely handsome? Oh no, no matter how dark and brooding (or Blonde and God Like) he may be. Nevertheless, I love romance novels if not for the sheer entertainment of them. Here is my current favorite series: The Hathaways. Eldest sister Amelia falls in love with a GASP gypsy and they get married and live happily ever after, with no small measure of hilarious mishaps and problems that crop while they are on their way. Next is the story of pseudo -non-abled , middle sister, Win. Repeat process of first sister Amelia's story but add the heartbreaking reality that she may not actually want children (imagine THAT ). The remaining books (3 ) follow the marriage and subsequent happily-ever-after for the rest of Amelia and Win's siblings.
Nothing is better though, than a riveting, completely outlandish, sci-fi series. JR Ward fills that need brilliantly , my only objection is she takes years to publish one book (tome really) and I am so tired of waiting for the next installment. The best sci-fi series that everyone should be running to their local book store for is the Charlotte Harris series that inspires the HBO hit show "True Blood". The books are like 200 pages (max) and are fun , easy reads. Sex, love, drama, death, life, vampires, telepathy, etc.. you name it, its probably in this series. At least read a couple, I promise you it is worth your while. Lastly, the most epic Sci Fi series is the Foundation Trilogy. I wouldn't recommend starting this if you have 400 other things going on, as the 3 book series is lengthy and pretty complex .
So folks, that is what I have been reading these last few months. I have a lot of extra time on my hands and find it easy (and fun!) to lose myself in a good fiction. Let's hope for a return of the hot, sunny, weather we were spoiled with last weekend!
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