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Celebrate Amazon Prime Day by indulging your inner bookworm! Check out our top picks below:

Sometimes I feel bad spending so much money on books, but then I remember: it's books! The last thing we need is to feel ashamed about reading or supporting the arts. This Amazon Prime Day, indulge your inner bookworm with delectable reads your mind is sure to enjoy. 

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1. Harry Potter House Sets

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Millennials may have caught flak for loving Harry Potter too much, but that doesn't mean the series in itself isn't fantastic. Adventure through Hogwarts with this gorgeous set of House themed books. Whether you identify as a smart Ravenclaw, a brave Gryffindor, a sweet Hufflepuff, or a sly Slytherin, you're sure to find all the enchantment of this fantastical world in this boxed set. (If not, then you're probably a muggle.)

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2. The Hunger Games Trilogy Hardbound Set

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Over a decade ago, The Hunger Games set the world on fire. This beloved series revolved around the dystopian world of Katniss Everdeen. Though it was marketed as a young adult novel, many older adults found these to be a fantastic read especially as a veiled commentary on some of society's most prominent ills. Commemorate this bestseller with a hardbound set of Suzanne Collins' works, including The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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3. A Series of Unfortunate Events Complete Set

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Slightly surrealist without being overtly absurd, A Series of Unfortunate Events was a childhood classic for those growing up in the late 2000s. It introduced young readers to a fantastic, whimsical, yet melancholic world shrouded in mystery and adventure. Nowadays, Hollywood has taken the story and projected it onto the big screen, with multiple film and series adaptations. Nevertheless, the books themselves haven't lost their appeal. Collect the original covers of the series with this boxed set of thirteen books, illustrated by the original artist, Brett Helquist. 

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4. The Lord Of The Rings Hardback Boxed Set

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J.R.R. Tolkien's inspired world of magic and mystery comes to life in this hardback four-volume set of The Lord of the Rings. Each book features Tolkien's unused dust-jacket design; the set also includes The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, which is perfect for superfans who want to gain more insight into the beloved series. 

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5. Charles Dickens Collection

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The world of Charles Dickens is filled with classic characters the world won't soon forget. If you're new to his oeuvre, consider investing in a special collection of his most beloved works. It includes English literature's most talked-about works including Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Hard Times. Bound in high-quality cloth, each book is a luxury edition that's sure to become a collectible quite soon!

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6. Nancy Drew Mystery Collection Books 1-10

Nancy Drew has been a fan favourite for generations. Now it's your turn to welcome everyone's favourite sleuth and accompany her through her many adventures with this boxed set that include books one through ten. With its distinctive yellow and blue hardback, these are sure to be collectibles in the future!

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7. The Chronicles Of Narnia

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C.S. Lewis has enchanted millions of readers both young and old. His most prominent work is perhaps The Chronicles of Narnia, of which the most popular—The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe—has been adapted to film. Travel through the magical landscapes of C.S. Lewis' imagination with this set of paperbound books that include all seven titles (from The Magician's Nephew to The Last Battle) illustrated by Pauline Baynes, the original artist. 

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