Jeff Kinney Reading Order

21 books (2007–2026)

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series consists of 21 books published between 2007 and 2026, with the franchise still ongoing. Each book should be read in publication order to follow the chronological progression of the protagonist's experiences. The series is presented as the illustrated journal entries of a middle school student navigating the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and family life.

Start with Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the first of 21 books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

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1	Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rodrick Rules 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dog Days 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Last Straw 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cabin Fever 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Ugly Truth 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Third Wheel 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Hard Luck 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Long Haul 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Old School 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Double Down 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Getaway 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Meltdown 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Wrecking Ball 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Deep End 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Big Shot 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Diper Överlöde 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	No Brainer 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Hot Mess 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Partypooper 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Fight or Flight 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2019–2026)

Jeff Kinney's Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid series comprises four books published between 2019 and 2021, with the status appearing complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid and continuing through the subsequent Rowley Jefferson installments. This young adult series expands the universe of Kinney's popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise with a fresh perspective and new adventures.

Start with Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid and read in order.

#	Title
1	Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2010–2019)

This complete collection of five short stories and novellas was published between 2010 and 2019, featuring contributions from Jeff Kinney alongside collaborators including Jon Scieszka, David Yoo, and Paul Feig. The entries should be read in publication order, beginning with A Fistful of Feathers and concluding with Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend. Each work stands as an independent piece, making the series accessible for readers interested in sampling individual stories or following the complete sequence.

Start with A Fistful of Feathers(By: David Yoo,Jon Scieszka), the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	A Fistful of Feathers(By: David Yoo,Jon Scieszka) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	My Parents Give My Bedroom to a Biker(By: Jon Scieszka,Paul Feig) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Unaccompanied Minors(With: Jon Scieszka) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Diary of a Wimpy Trump 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2008–2014)

Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction series consists of four companion books published between 2008 and 2014, now complete. These interactive and supplementary titles should be read in publication order, beginning with Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book. The series includes The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Journal, and Greetings from Wherever You Are, offering young readers creative activities and behind-the-scenes content related to the main Wimpy Kid franchise.

Start with Diary of a Wimpy Kit Do-It-Yourself Book, the first of 4 books in the Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	Diary of a Wimpy Kit Do-It-Yourself Book 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Journal 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Greetings from Wherever You Are 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible