Diary of A Wimpy Kid

I've just finished reading Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules; Prior to this, I read Diary of A Wimpy Kid. RR has been on NY Times' Bestseller list for 21 weeks, and the original book has been on for 60 weeks (Yeah, that's more than a year.)

If you have kids (I have younger siblings) who do not like to read, you may be able to push these books on them without too much fuss. Half of the book is drawings, and the drawings work well with the writing. You have to read and look at the drawings to get the jokes, and I've found these books to be terribly satisfying. The point of view is realistic. The voice is strong; It sounds like a real kid (granted a selfish, self-centered kid) is talking to me. An excellent read that will have you laughing as you read.

Watch out for the cheese touch.