Everyone 10 and up should read these wonderful stories. My entire family, from my youngest to my mother have read and enjoyed.
12 Titles by Janet Evanovich (One for the Money, Two for the Dough, Three to Get Deadly, Four to Score, High Five, Hot S by Janet Evanovich
The charecters in these books are the most fun. There is humor, sarcasim, explosions, car chases, it has it all. I actually Laugh out Loud, and my husband gives me weird looks.
I have recommended this book to kids age 13 to adults, male and female, and everyone has come right back desperate for the next book in the series. That should tell you all you need.
I have read everthing by Jane Austen, and for a while was a bit obsessed. I loved Pride and Prejudice, as well as Emma, but I also enjoyed Northanger Abby, not one of her most popular.
If your looking for light and fluffy, this is for you. It is predictable, and dosn't require much to follow. If you need something to pass the time in a Doctors office, this is it.