who? Georgia Nicolson, a crazy 14-year-old. (Crazy like your favorite crazy best friend, that is.)
what? Her journal.
when? Present-day.
where? Places in Britain�including her house and school.
why? Because we all need a laugh now and then.
good parts? Hilarious journal entries and her own dictionary!
who? Cassandra Mortmain, a 17-year-old aspiring writer.
what? Her three journals.
when? 1930s.
where? Britain, in the remains of a mouldering old castle ruin.
why? Interesting insights and growing up.
good parts? Cassandra goes from near-rags-to-riches, experiences true love, and grows up. inspiring journal entries, too!
who? Bilbo Baggins, a 50-year-old Hobbit.
what? His adventures to regain Dwarf treasure from an evil dragon.
when? Some time before we all were born.
where? Tramping all over Middle-Earth�Lake-town, Rivendell, Hobbiton, Mirkwood�
why? If you like the treasure hunting adventure thing.
good parts? Detailed maps, and a whole world to explore!
who? People who think they know beauty.
what? A beauty book�for feeling good inside and out.
when? Whenever you feel like doing the mayo hair wash.
where? In your own home.
why? Handy tips for a slumber party or a lazy Saturday.
good parts? Good suggestions from other people + dermos & specialists, everything from perfecting your lipstick to zapping zits. (And for laughs, if you don�t believe that the stickiness in stickers can really prevent zits.)
who? Princess Cleo Philopator.
what? Her diary, obviously!
when? 57 B.C. to 55 B.C.
where? At first in Alexandria, Egypt; then to Rome and back.
why? Everyone needs to read one of these Royal Diary things.
good parts? A fictional insight into her teenage years.
*If you like this book, read Queen Isabella!
who? The hot-tempered Countess Meliara Astair.
what? A memoir of war, and her life in Court afterwards.
when? It�s, um, medieval.
where? The folksy realm of Tlanth (famous for its colorwoods and the magical Hill Folk); all around the kingdom (when Meliara leads her pursuers on a wild goose chase); and finally in Remalna, home of the king.
why? Here�s a book to read when you�re bored!
good parts? Fun fan language, and how Meliara transforms from a poor country bumpkin countess to a rich and sophisticated queen.
