Reading Wishes: Musing Mondays

I've missed a few Musing Mondays, so I'm glad to be back on track with today's Musing Monday prompt from Should be Reading.

What book do you wish you were reading right now? Where would you take it to, if you could go anywhere to read for a while?

When I read this question, my brain was immediately full to capacity. There are SO many books I want to read right now. One of these days, I'll take a picture of the piles of books laying around my house. By my bed, in my linen closet, on my closet floor, under my desk, on my desk, in the cabinets above my desk... and, of course, all the books on my Kindle.

If I had to choose just one, I'd have to go with Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. I loved Hunger Games and am beyond excited to see the movie. What better way to get back into the Katniss vibe than to read the final book of the series!

As far as where I'd read, I don't care. Honestly. If it's a good book, I get so lost in it that I'm wherever the author wants me to be. I just need any quiet corner, so I can immerse myself.

What's at the top of your to-be-read pile right now?

Reading and Enjoying Series: Day 3 in the 30 Day Book Meme

For some Friday fun, I'm continuing my 30 Day Book Meme series.

Day Three: Your Favorite Series

Until a few years ago, I didn't read a lot of series. Instead, I tend to jump all over the genre and author choices when choosing books. But, I get the allure of sitting down with familiar characters and storyline.

The hardest part of any book is getting started. I don't know how agents judge an entire book by the first five pages. I need at least a few chapters to get into the reading groove.

Since becoming a mom, I find myself more drawn to series. I like having an immediate relationship with characters and increasing my chances I'll enjoy a book. Maybe it's Mommy brain and my increasing difficulty with focus.

My favorite series, in order:

1. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien - I read these in middle and high school. One of these days, I'd like to reread the series and appreciate them all over again.

2. Hunger Games Trilogy, Suzanne Collins - I've only read the first two, but Mockingjay is sitting by my bed taunting me. My daughter has already read all three and loved them.

3. Outlander Series, Diana Gabaldon - I read the first book just after giving birth to my third daughter in five years. I didn't connect to it, but kept hearing people talk about how much they loved the books. I figured I'd give book two a chance and sure enough... I really enjoyed it. I've read the first five so far.

I also enjoyed the City of Bones books, as has my daughter, but I wanted to name my top three and it just barely missed the cut.

What's your favorite series?

Also, it seems to me that series have become increasingly popular. Do you agree?

Related post: Day Two: A Book You've Read More than Three Times