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Knocked Out By My Nunga-Nungas by Louise Rennsion

Georgia Nicolson is now the girlfriend of the Sex God (aka Robbie), and things are wonderful. Except her loony parents are dragging her off to Och Aye land (aka Scotland), and the Sex God's band's chance at a record contract has left her something of a "pop widow."

Then up rears temptation in the form of old flame Dave the Laugh. Is Georgia about to become a shameless vixen?


Funnier than ever, here comes Georgia Nicholson!

I must say, these are probably the funniest book series I've ever read. Even though it's usually British humor, it's still really funny! Everything, from the titles to the nicknames of her friends to Georgia's misadventures are hilarious. I honestly would recommend it to people who need a laugh, who love to laugh and those who'd just read it for the heck of it.

In this book, Georgia deals with a problem which most girls are facing these days: cheating on your guy. I mean, sure Georgia has Robbie now, but suddenly, she's finding other guys more attracting to her than him...like I said, a problem which every girl has or someday, will have. The mishaps that Georgia gets into are laugh-out-loud worth, though we can feel her pain, as she's going through tough and deciding times.

The bad part about these books (well, at least for people like me, who don't live in England) is the words that Georgia uses. The Glossary in the back is nice, but I don't like reading the whole thing before reading the book just to understand what Georgia is saying. It's pretty hard at first, but I HOPE that it gets better with each book.

Angus, in this book, also has a love interest. Naomi the SK (figure it out yourselves). It's hilarious how many attempts it takes for, how Georgia's dad has to use various objects, just to keep them apart. And what's even more hilarious is Georgia's analogy with wishing that Robbie was doing the same things as Angus, being sad and lonely when she's not there (and then she adds: [something along these lines] "except, I hope he's not rubbing his bottom on the dustbin [was it dustbin?]"!).

The French teacher bits are also funny. It's really weird that when there is a good looking teacher, the students (girls mostly--if its a guy teacher obviously!) pay more attention to the lessons. It's funny how the girls in Georgia's class try so hard and do lots of work etc. and then there's the thing with the German teacher...priceless ;).

So do yourself a favor, and READ these books if you haven't yet. I've also got reviews on the first two books, Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging and It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers (see what I mean about the titles?). Just look under the "Books Reviewed" page. I should probably get my hands on the next book, Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants. That's it for now!

It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers by Louise Rennison



As the title implies, Georgia has snagged herself a sex god in the form of Robbie, the boy of her dreams. Now that they've indulged in a bit of "full-frontal snogging," Georgia turns her attention to advancing the relationship. But things quickly go wrong when she learns that her father's new job may necessitate a move to New Zealand. Crestfallen, Georgia feels her life might as well be over. Then, miraculously, the dreaded move is cancelled, and things seem to be getting better -- at least until 17-year-old Robbie decides to break up with Georgia because he's bothered by the difference in their ages. 

Borrowing freely from her mum's closet and advice books, even as she's steadfastly discounting everything her mum says, a crushed but determined Georgia comes up with a scheme to win Robbie back. As usual, nothing goes as planned, and life is further complicated by Georgia's temperamental cat, Angus (who's having a few amorous leanings of his own), and her baby sister, Libby, whose fascination with (and lack of control over) her bodily functions leads to several intriguing mishaps. Of course, there are other disasters, too: a quick-tan lotion that turns Georgia's legs orange, a run-in with the aptly named Bummer sisters, and friends who insist on focusing on their own problems from time to time.

Who knew the angst of adolescence could be so much fun? This Georgia's-eye view of teenage life is wonderfully egocentric and side-splittingly funny. And despite the occasional language barrier (a glossary of terms is provided in the back of the book), Georgia's thoughts and experiences will prove universally recognizable to anyone who is, or has ever been, a teenager. 

I am so sure the back of the book never had a blurb this big. But whatevs. I like this blurb better than the others, so MEH.

I read this book a while back, but it's hilarity will always stay. Georgia is one I could compare to, as many have, Bridget Jones, or even Greg Heffley from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. So much happens to Georgia and I'm like, "OMG, I'm so glad thats not me!". The words she uses (as I'm not British) I couldn't understand as much, so before I read the book (lessons learnt from Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging) I went to the Glossary and looked at the definitions of the words. BIG DIFFERENCE. I could understand it! HOORAY!

I'm kinda half and half when the SG Robbie dumps Georgia. It kinda makes sense, cause he's what? 17, 18? and she's 14...so it's kinda awkward for him as she's way younger than him, and therefore (and surely) more immature. But I feel bad for Georgia as she only talks about Robbie in, oh, every 2 pages AT LEAST. But still, "Wet Lindsay" is not worthy.

I like Dave though. I actually like him better than Robbie, as I find him NOT ONLY closer to Georgia's age, therefore making it less awkward, but he's sincere and charming and makes Georgia laugh, which I dunno if Robbie did. I feel so sorry that she uses him for a "red herring" and hurts his feelings. I maybe could kill her for that. But anyway, he gets back at her by dating her best friend, Ellen.

Libby, is adorable as ever. She's a key part to the mix-ups that Georgia gets into and her comments and actions just add to the hilarity of the whole thing. I hate Georgia's parents though. They're kinda weird. Except I find it funny how her dad gets mad. And of course, him dealing with Angus. Speaking of Angus, there's a new Gal in his life (Lass? Lady?) Naomi the new neighbor's cat. I find it funny how Georgia compares herself with him, saying that someday they'll both be together with the one's they love. And then she makes it weird with how Angus kinda is like Robbie.

As always, the Confessions of Georgia Nicholson are always hilarious, real laugh-out-loud material. I've already read Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas and review will be coming up soon!

Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison

There are six things very wrong with my life:

1. I have one of those under-the-skin spots that will never come to a head but lurk in a red way for the next two years.

2. It is on my nose

3. I have a three-year-old sister who may have peed somewhere in my room.

4. In fourteen days the summer hols will be over and then it will be back to Stalag 14 and Oberfuhrer Frau Simpson and her bunch of sadistic teachers.

5. I am very ugly and need to go into an ugly home.

6. I went to a party dressed as a stuffed olive.

In this wildly funny journal of a year in the life of Georgia Nicolson, British author Louise Rennison has perfectly captured the soaring joys and bottomless angst of being a teenager. In the spirit of 
Bridget Jones's Diary, this fresh, irreverent, and simply hilarious book will leave you laughing out loud. As Georgia would say, it's "Fabbity fab fab!"

This book was HILARIOUS. Like, laugh-out-loud funny. Although, I didn't get the British References, like some of the words, it was still funny. (and yes, I did look at the "dictionary" at the back of the book, but there were still somethings I just couldn't understand)

Georgia as a character yes, could be compared to Bridget Jones. She's hilarious and does the most awkward things at the wrong time. Things just seem to happen to her, whether she likes it or not. But Georgia can also be kind of a snob I guess. I mean, she's really concerned with how she looks all too much and isn't really exactly the kind of girl that readers would die to trade places with. Although I do love Robbie the SG.

I didn't get what Angus was when I first read the title. I was like, 'Angus Beef?' and then I'm like (when I read it), 'Ohhh...its the cat >_<'. Thongs...well, yeah I get it. And Full-Frontal Snogging. Thank Gods for Harry Potter that I actually knew what snogging was, otherwise I'd be like a loser, looking at the back of the book for a definition. No offense to those who don't know what it is.

Libby is adorable. I swear, she's so cute, with some of the things she says. Loved her version of "Dancing Queen" (That's in the 3rd book though) and how she is the only one who can do things and play with Angus, as Georgia describes herself combating Angus with various tools of sorts, including a spade and a shovel.
Jas is okay I guess. Kinda the dumb one of the group if you ask me. Not that it was so secretive in the book though. I kinda like Tom though...he seems much better than Robbie if you ask me. More age-appropriate, as Georgia is going for a guy thats, what? 3-4 years older than her (he's around 17 right?). I mean, it wouldn't happen to a random person everyday, but whatevs.

Anyway, I really wanna see the movie now, heard it's supposed to be good. I watched the trailer and Robbie looks finnnee :D