Where to start with Rachel Renée Russell
Begin with Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, the first book in the Dork Diaries series. This diary-format story introduces Nikki Maxwell as she navigates middle school, capturing her experiences through doodles and comic strips. Proceed in publication order through the series, which continues with each book building on Nikki’s ongoing life at school and in her friendships. The series spans sixteen books released between 2001 and 2024. For a different perspective, The Misadventures of Max Crumbly, a standalone book released in 2019, follows Maxwell Crumbly as he documents his own middle school challenges. It is not part of the Dork Diaries series but shares a similar format and tone. The Diario de Nikki series, consisting of three books, is a Spanish-language adaptation and not connected to the main English series.
Series by Rachel Renée Russell
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Buy on AmazonDork Diaries OMG! All About Me Diary
2001 · Rachel Renée Russell
This interactive companion to the Dork Diaries series invites readers to create their own diary in the same style as Nikki Maxwell. Packed with…
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Buy on AmazonDork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
2009 · Rachel Renée Russell
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life is a children's book written by Rachel Renée Russell and illustrated by Nikki Russell and Rachel…
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Buy on AmazonTales from a not-so-popular party girl
2010 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki is desperate to land an invitation to Mackenzie's exclusive Halloween party, the social event everyone is talking about. As she juggles a…
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Buy on AmazonTales from a Not-so-talented Pop Star
2011 · Rachel Renée Russell
When Westchester Country Day holds a battle-of-the-bands talent show with a recording-studio prize, Nikki and her best friends Chloe and Zoey form a…
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Buy on AmazonTales From A Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
2012 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki signs up for a charity ice-skating competition without knowing how to skate, hoping to raise money for a good cause and impress Brandon. As she…
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Buy on AmazonTales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All
2012 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki reluctantly takes over the school's advice column, dishing out anonymous tips as 'Miss Know-It-All.' But when her column becomes a surprise hit…
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Buy on AmazonTales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker
2013 · Rachel Renée Russell
With Valentine's Day approaching, Nikki is swept up in romantic hopes about Brandon while volunteering and dealing with Mackenzie's schemes. A mix-up…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki's band gets the chance of a lifetime to tour as the opening act for a famous teen pop sensation. As tour-bus life, dazzling concerts, and…
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Buy on AmazonTales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After
2014 · Rachel Renée Russell
After a bump on the head, Nikki tumbles into a wild dream where her real life collides with classic fairy tales gone hilariously wrong. Cast into a…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki and Mackenzie are both vying to become editor of the school newspaper, turning the contest into an all-out drama-filled showdown. As Nikki…
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Buy on AmazonTales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter
2015 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki and her friends agree to pet-sit a bunch of pampered dogs to earn money, expecting easy work and quick cash. Instead, escaped pooches, chaos,…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Rachel Renée Russell written?
We list 24 books by Rachel Renée Russell across 2 series, published between 2001–2024 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Rachel Renée Russell's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Rachel Renée Russell's books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.