I really liked Nancy Drew when I was 10 or so. The library didn't stock them, so I'd save up pocket money to buy them. I remember my parents suggesting that I should spend the money on something a bit more enduring, but they never pushed me. They were right, though, because I soon gave them all away to charity, whereas I kept all my other childhood books.

I have re-read some Hardy Boys books since then, though. I even - *embarrassed look* - discovered and read some Hardy Boys fanfiction not so long ago. *runs away, blushing*