This whole series is great on audio; the first three books are narrated by none other than Anne Hathaway. Mia is a more-or-less typical ninth grader, who lives in Greenwich Village her single mom. But then her dad comes to town and rocks her world with a major announcement: he's not the "European politician" he's always claimed to be, but the prince of a small country. Mia is his only heir, and it's time for her to learn how to be a princess. Heads up before you buy this for your kids: the book is richer than the movie, but not as innocent.

Brigid says: I adored this bookish and fun rom com from Key West resident, Meg Cabot. (Yes, The Princess Diaries Meg Cabot!) Set at a literary festival on a fictional island in the Keys, this follows middle grade author Jo Wright and her writing nemesis, bestselling author Will Price, who made horrible comments about Jo’s books in the past. Now they are stuck together at the same book festival! Inspired by a similar real-life situation and the lack of book festivals during the pandemic, Meg Cabot crafts a cute and swoony tale filled with authentic Florida keys vibes. (Closed door.)