Summer is a great opportunity to start a new book series that you won’t want to put down. These popular options are perfect for readers who are looking to stay hooked all season.

Finishing a really good book is bittersweet, which is why there’s nothing better than diving into a series and knowing you have several more books ahead. Summer is the ideal time to pick up a new series that can keep you hooked for weeks, months, or even the rest of the year. If you’re looking for a page turner and a story to really lose yourself in, then consider starting with one of these titles.

The Expanse by James S.A. Corey

Beginning with Leviathan Wakes, The Expanse is a nine-book science fiction series set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system. The books combine political tension, mystery, survival, and large-scale action, while maintaining a strong focus on a well-developed cast of characters. The series became even more popular after being adapted into a successful television show that ran for six seasons. Despite the futuristic setting, the books feel highly accessible and relevant to today’s readers.

The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

The Wheel of Time is one of the most famous epic fantasy series ever written. Spanning 14 main books, the story follows a massive cast of characters through wars, prophecies, magical conflicts, and political struggles. It may seem intimidating to get into, but readers often find they quickly get pulled in. The series received a television adaptation that ran on Amazon Prime for only three seasons, but it is making a return in the form of an animated show.

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Starting with Red Rising, this science fiction series follows a rebellion within a brutal, class-based society set far in the future. The series currently includes six books, with one more still on the way. What begins as a survival-focused story quickly expands into a much larger saga filled with political conflict, betrayals, shifting alliances, and large-scale warfare. The books are known for their nonstop pacing and intensity, making them especially difficult to put down.

The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

The Dresden Files blends fantasy, detective fiction, and supernatural elements into a highly entertaining, long-running series that currently spans 18 books and is eventually planned to include 25. The story follows Harry Dresden, a wizard and private investigator in modern-day Chicago who regularly deals with vampires, demons, ghosts, and other supernatural threats. While the fantastic elements are fun, the series is known for its ability to balance humour, action, mystery, and character development.

Outlander By Diana Gabaldon

Outlander combines historical fiction, romance, fantasy, and adventure into a sweeping series that has attracted a devoted fanbase for decades. The series currently consists of nine main books, with 10 planned in total. The books tell the story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who unexpectedly travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland. The series has also spawned a hugely successful television adaptation, which just completed its 10th and final season.

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

The Harry Potter series remains one of the most beloved reading experiences of all time. It’s a great one to revisit if you haven’t picked it up since childhood or to start for the very first time. Across seven books, readers follow Harry and his friends through their years at Hogwarts. Now is a perfect time to visit the Wizarding World again, as a new HBO television adaptation will premiere at the end of the year.