My choice for best book(s) ever. Written by Jeff Kinney and first published in 2007, the series adds a new edition each year, detailing Greg Heffley's adventures in middle school. These books keep my preteen boys entertained for hours without violence, curse words, or porn. How much longer will I be able to say that? —Catherine Durkin Robinson, CL columnist and Out in Left Field blogger
This article appears in Dec 15-21, 2011.