1. The Throne of Glass Trilogy (first book Throne of Glass) by Sarah J. Maas http://sarahjmaas.com/books/queen-of-glass/
  2. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman http://rachelhartmanbooks.com/
  3. The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings (I recommend reading The Hobbit first) by J.R.R. Tolkien  http://www.amazon.com/J-R-R-Tolkien-4-Book-Boxed-Tie/dp/0345538374



 
Some of these books have provided inspiration for my own stories (especially the Inheritance Cycle (Arya is awesome!) and the Graceling Trilogy (now that I look back on it, Katsa reminds me a lot of Natalia, although I came up with Natalia before I read Graceling)). Expect some Beka Cooper references in the future, as I am reading the first book now!
  • Beka Cooper Trilogy (First Book Is Terrier) by Tamora Pierce. http://www.tamora-pierce.com/about_beka.html
  • Inheritance Cycle (First Book Is Eragon) by Christopher Paolini. http://www.alagaesia.com/
  • His Dark Materials Trilogy (First Book Is The Golden Compass) by Philip Pullman. http://www.randomhouse.com/features/pullman/
  • Graceling Trilogy (First Book Is Graceling) by Kristin Cashore. http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/hmhbooks/graceling/