There's nothing like finding a series that keeps you coming back for the next volume. At Eichlers, we carry Jewish book series for kids, teens, and adults, multi-volume collections following the same characters or themes across many books, perfect for readers who finish one and immediately want more.
A good series does something a standalone book can't, it builds a relationship between the reader and a set of characters that deepens with every volume. Once a reader is invested in a series, the next book becomes an easy, natural choice rather than a fresh decision every time, which is exactly what builds a genuine reading habit over months and years. For kids especially, finishing one book in a series and immediately reaching for the next is one of the clearest signs that reading has become something they genuinely enjoy rather than an assignment.
Series written for younger children follow familiar, relatable characters through everyday adventures, school, family, Shabbos, simchos, giving kids a comforting sense of familiarity with each new volume while still offering fresh storylines. These series are often a parent's best tool for getting a child genuinely excited about reading, since the investment in beloved characters makes picking up book five or six feel effortless compared to starting an entirely new story each time.
Teen series offer longer, more developed storylines that follow characters through more complex situations, friendships, identity, family dynamics, and the real challenges of adolescence within a frum framework. These series are particularly effective for teens who've struggled to find books that hold their interest, since the ongoing nature of a series gives them a reason to keep returning to reading even during busy school years.
Adult fiction series span historical sagas following a family across generations, ongoing mystery series with a recurring detective or protagonist, and multi-book family dramas that develop over an extended storyline. These series are ideal for readers who enjoy getting deeply immersed in a world and characters over time, offering far more depth and development than any single novel could provide on its own.
Always begin with the first volume, even if a later book in the series looks more immediately interesting, since most series build character development and plot threads that depend on earlier books. If you're buying for someone else and aren't sure whether they'll enjoy a particular series, starting with just the first volume is a low-commitment way to test interest before investing in the full collection.
A book series makes an excellent gift precisely because it keeps giving, the recipient finishes one volume and has an immediate next step rather than needing to search for what to read next. Starting someone off with the first book or two in a promising series is a thoughtful way to introduce a new favorite, while gifting a complete set is a wonderful way to celebrate an established fan of a particular series. Browse our full upsherin gifts collection for younger children or our bar mitzvah gifts collection for older kids and teens.
Book series are just one part of our full book selection. Eichlers carries a wide range of reading material for every age and interest.
Yes, in almost all cases. Most series build character development and plot threads from one volume to the next, so starting with the first book gives the best reading experience and avoids confusion later in the series.
We carry series for younger children, teens, and adults, each written with age-appropriate themes and reading level. Check the individual listing for the recommended age range of a specific series.
Yes. The familiarity of returning characters often makes picking up the next book feel effortless, which is exactly what helps a hesitant reader build a genuine, lasting reading habit.
If you're not sure whether the reader will enjoy a particular series, starting with just the first volume is a low-commitment way to gauge interest before purchasing the complete collection.
Yes. We carry adult mystery series following a recurring detective or protagonist across multiple books, along with historical and family saga series for readers who enjoy longer, more developed storylines.
Yes. A series keeps giving long after the gift is opened, since the recipient always has a next book to look forward to. Starting someone off with book one is a great way to introduce a potential new favorite.