Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books in Order
Jeff Kinney's illustrated comic-novel series follows middle-schooler Greg Heffley as he chronicles his everyday misadventures with family and friends in his journal. Each installment is a largely self-contained, cartoon-filled diary, with events unfolding in roughly chronological sequence across Greg's school years.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley, a scrawny kid navigating the chaos of middle school, records his everyday misadventures in a journal he insists is not a diary.…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Jeff Kinney
Greg's summer was ruined by a humiliating secret, and the only other person who knows is his older brother Rodrick, who never lets him forget it. As…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Jeff Kinney
Greg's father grows increasingly fed up with his son's laziness and starts hinting at shipping him off to a strict military academy. To dodge that…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Jeff Kinney
Over a long summer vacation, Greg would rather stay indoors playing video games than do anything productive, much to his father's frustration. A…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Jeff Kinney
With Rowley no longer at his side, Greg faces the looming dread of growing up, from awkward changes happening to his classmates to a class on…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Jeff Kinney
After getting blamed for damage at the school over the holidays, Greg finds himself in a tight spot trying to prove his innocence. When a snowstorm…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Jeff Kinney
With a Valentine's Day dance approaching, Greg sets his sights on finding a date and finally winning some social standing. His clumsy attempts at…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Jeff Kinney
When Rowley gets a girlfriend and starts pulling away, Greg suddenly finds himself friendless and adrift at school. Desperate to turn his luck…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Jeff Kinney
The Heffley family piles into the car for a road trip that's supposed to bring everyone closer together. Instead, the journey spirals into a string…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Jeff Kinney
Greg, glued to his screens and modern comforts, gets a forced taste of the simpler past, first from his grandfather's nostalgic tales and then on a…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Jeff Kinney
Searching for a way to get rich and famous, Greg decides to make a low-budget horror movie with Rowley. His scattered ambitions bounce between…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Jeff Kinney
When a massive snowfall shuts down the neighborhood, the kids on Greg's street split into rival factions for an all-out battle. Greg and Rowley get…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Jeff Kinney
The Heffleys decide to fix up their house, sparking debates over whether to renovate or sell and move somewhere new. As the home-improvement projects…
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Jeff Kinney
Pushed by his mother to get more active, Greg reluctantly gets roped back into youth basketball despite having no athletic talent. Stuck on a ragtag…
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Buy on Amazon2022 · Jeff Kinney
Greg jumps aboard his brother Rodrick's struggling band, Löded Diper, convinced they're on the verge of musical stardom. As the group chases a big…
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Jeff Kinney
When Greg's run-down middle school faces the threat of closing for good due to low enrollment and failing facilities, the students and staff scramble…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on AmazonDiary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book
2008 · Jeff Kinney
This interactive companion invites readers to create their own journal-style entries, doodles, and stories in the spirit of Greg Heffley. Packed with…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books in?
Publication order — Author Jeff Kinney and publisher Abrams/Amulet number the books in publication order, and readers widely recommend reading them that way Start with “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.”
How many books are in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?
We list 17 books by Jeff Kinney , published between 2007–2025.
Where can I buy the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.