Dork Diaries Books in Order
Dork Diaries is Rachel Renee Russell's illustrated diary-style middle-grade series following klutzy, fame-craving teen Nikki Maxwell as she survives middle school, frenemies, and crushes. The main run spans sixteen numbered books published from 2009 to 2024.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki Maxwell starts a new diary after transferring to a posh private school where her dad's bug-extermination business pays her tuition. Convinced…
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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 (Dork Diaries #3)
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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Buy on AmazonTales from a Not-So Friendly Frenemy
2016 · Rachel Renée Russell
When Mackenzie unexpectedly transfers into Nikki's group of friends, the line between frenemy and enemy gets blurrier than ever. As Mackenzie wedges…
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Buy on AmazonTales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe
2017 · Rachel Renée Russell
A secret-admirer note and a tangle of mixed-up messages send Nikki's crush life into total chaos. As anonymous valentines and misdelivered letters…
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Buy on AmazonTales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday
2018 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki's long-awaited birthday plans spiral into disaster when scheduling mishaps and Mackenzie's interference threaten to ruin her special day.…
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Buy on AmazonTales from a not-so-best friend forever
2019 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki's best-friend bond with Chloe and Zoey is put to the test when a new rivalry and a string of misunderstandings drive a wedge between them. As…
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2024 · Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki Maxwell is back with another round of middle-school drama recorded in her trademark doodle-filled diary. Between juggling friendships, family…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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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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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Dork Diaries books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reflected in the publisher's own numbering (Simon & Schuster / Aladdin), which labels each volume Dork Diaries 1 through 16 in release order. Start with “Dork Diaries.”
How many books are in the Dork Diaries series?
We list 15 books by Rachel Renée Russell , published between 2009–2024.
Where can I buy the Dork Diaries books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.