It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers

Sometimes, I wish I was a 14 year old British girl....or maybe I just wish I had these books when I was a 14 year old American girl? Georgia is an absolute hoot, and so are her mates. Every character is well-developed (as seen from Georgia's perspective, though), and the journal-entry style just sucks the reader in until suddenly the book is finished. Georgia herself is extremely realistic, completely self-centered, but also marvelously lovable. Much appreciated is the British slang glossary at the end, which Georgia has written herself, in her own unique style. Excellent book for teens and pre-teens and a nice break from reading depressing things for 28-year-old me.

I hereby admit that I am a fan-girl of Georgia Nicolson.Once again, Georgia did not disappoint. This second book in Louise Rennison's all too funny series about young Georgia Nicolson - British teenager extraordinaire - was perfect. It picks up just after she has discovered that Vati (her father) will be moving her family to Kiwi-a-gogo Land (New Zealand) and thus her life is effectually over. After snagging (and snogging) the Sex God (aka Robbie) in the previous book, Georgia is still up to her old tricks - figuring out new ways to annoy her teachers, avoiding Wet Lindsay, and trying to figure out exactly what a boy means by "I'll see you later."? I really don't know how she gets into the messes she does but I can't help but enjoy show more every minute of her crazy life.Georgia's life is detailed in irreverent diary entries where she honestly lays down the good, the bad, and the ugly of teendom without ever becoming preachy or campy. She is completely self-centered but still entirely lovable in the way only teenagers can be. I love the scrapes she gets into and I love, love how she tries to explain new concepts to her friends. I about split my shorts laughing when she tried to explain to the Ace gang how Dave the Laugh will become her Red Herring. Fabbity fab fab.All I can say is Louise Rennison should be very careful to not be drinking anything while she comes up with some of the stuff Georgia gets herself into. I know from sad experience it shouldn't be attempted. show less

The books in this hilarious series (American titles):

Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging
On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex-God
Knocked Out by My Nunga Nungas
Dancing in My Nuddy Pants
Away Laughing on a Fast Camel
Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers
Startled by His Furry Shorts
Love is a Many Trousered Thing
? (It's the series that never ends!)

Georgia Nicolson is a self-absorbed, British teenager who keeps a diary detailing her life in all its glorious angst(think Bridget Jones for teens). Her parents are mad and her friends just do not realize that Georgia is indeed the center of the known universe. She's got a cat who is half Scottish wildcat and a little sister who is only partially potty-trained. Georgia thinks about boys show more constantly and treats them kind of like Lays potato chips (you can't kiss just one).

She accidentally shaves off her eyebrows, goes to a party dressed as a stuffed olive, and has problems with nipple control. Nevertheless, she manages to attract the attention of Robbie the Sex-God, Dave the Laugh (who coins many funny phrases like piddly-diddly department and away laughing on a fast camel), and Masimo the Dreamboat. Georgia suffers from a severe case of what Dave the Laugh calls "the Cosmic Horn" and can't seem to settle down with just one boyfriend.

Georgia gets herself into one hilarious predicament after another. While this series isn't exactly classic literature, I dare you to read it without laughing out loud. show less

I loved Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging, and I'd say this was just as super. The connection from one book to the other was seamless, and though I read the books a month apart, it was like Georgia had never left!

Being a Canadian girl, I love the British style of the books. They seem to take the definition of "huffy British teenager with a wacked out mind" and turn it into a book. Jas is hilarious and totally boy-crazy, while the Bummer Twins can always be found smoking in the bathroom or "duffing up" Nauseating P. Green. Really, Georgia's whole group of friends is crazy, and the books would be bland without them. Like plain oatmeal, and the Ace Gang is the brown sugar. Oh, BTW, the Ace Gang is Georgia's name for her group of show more friends.

I also appreciate the index in the back for those of us not up to speed on our British-speak, providing definitions with added Georgia-type commentary.

My only negative comment for this book is that the plot seems to be quite similar to the first book, and I have a feeling this might continue through the whole series. But maybe that is the point, since they are just everyday diaries.

Over all they are really witty novels with fun and snappy dialogue. Georgia always has the most hilarious things to say, and I never get tired of her grumpy but loud teen voice. show less

Not quite as funny as the first book, but still such a blast to read. I’ll never get enough of Georgia’s insane, self-absorbed thoughts! I laughed so hard at Angus’ amorous antics. Still quite offensive in some parts, like the first book, so proceed with caution, modern readers.

Book 2 of the Series. The diary of 14 year old Georgia Nicholson chronicling her love life, kooky family life and school life.

I love these books. I am way too old to be reading them but - whatever - I think they are hilarious. I found myself laughing and snorting over and over when reading this one. Georgia's voice is fresh and is really well drawn as a character. Her over the top family is wacky but not over done. I love the slang and the colloquialisms used in her writing. They add wonderful depth to the plot and to the characters. Really fun read.

The books in this hilarious series (American titles):

Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging
On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex-God
Knocked Out by My Nunga Nungas
Dancing in My Nuddy Pants
Away Laughing on a Fast Camel
Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers
Startled by His Furry Shorts
Love is a Many Trousered Thing
? (It's the series that never ends!)

Georgia Nicolson is a self-absorbed, British teenager who keeps a diary detailing her life in all its glorious angst(think Bridget Jones for teens). Her parents are mad and her friends just do not realize that Georgia is indeed the center of the known universe. She's got a cat who is half Scottish wildcat and a little sister who is only partially potty-trained. Georgia thinks about boys show more constantly and treats them kind of like Lays potato chips (you can't kiss just one).

She accidentally shaves off her eyebrows, goes to a party dressed as a stuffed olive, and has problems with nipple control. Nevertheless, she manages to attract the attention of Robbie the Sex-God, Dave the Laugh (who coins many funny phrases like piddly-diddly department and away laughing on a fast camel), and Masimo the Dreamboat. Georgia suffers from a severe case of what Dave the Laugh calls "the Cosmic Horn" and can't seem to settle down with just one boyfriend.

Georgia gets herself into one hilarious predicament after another. While this series isn't exactly classic literature, I dare you to read it without laughing out loud. show less