Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling

You've probably read a million reviews of the book, so I'll keep this short. It was a pitch-perfect ending to an amazing story. The Boy Who Lived faced off against He Who Must Not Be Named in an epic showdown. Wars were fought. Many died. Heroes new and old rose to face the challenge.

For me, the journey of Harry Potter has been amazing in watching the characters grow older. There is a sense of maturity to them, as they are burdened with more challenges than anyone their age should have to face. Rowling does a fine job of showing the humanity of her characters first and foremost, and supporting it with the magical world she's created. The Potter books are sure to be debated and dissected through the years, but it seems a sure bet that they will hold up. The saga is one that can be shared with children and grandchildren to come, but also one that begs to be revisited by adults looking for a great example of storytelling.