Rachel Renee Russell Reading Order
3 series · 21 books · Born 1959-03-13
Rachel Renée Russell is an American cartoonist and former attorney whose illustrated diary series have captivated millions of young readers since 2009. Best known for the Dork Diaries franchise, which combines hand-drawn doodles, comic strips, and humor to follow protagonist Nikki Maxwell through the social minefield of middle school, Russell brings authenticity and relatability to the awkward adolescent experience. Her work spans multiple series including the Dork Diaries non-fiction guides and the Misadventures of Max Crumbly, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary middle-grade fiction through her uniquely visual storytelling approach.
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Dork Diaries Series
Ongoing16 books (2009–2024)
The Dork Diaries series spans 16 books published from 2009 to 2024, with new installments continuing to be released. Written by Rachel Renee Russell, this ongoing series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life. Each book in the collection follows the signature "Tales from a Not-So..." format, documenting various misadventures and experiences.
Start with Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, the first of 16 books in the Dork Diaries series.
Start this series with Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
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Dork Diaries Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2011–2013)
This complete non-fiction series by Rachel Renee Russell contains two books published between 2011 and 2013, designed to be read in publication order. How to Dork Your Diary comes first, followed by OMG: All About Me Diary!, offering young adult readers interactive and creative content related to journaling and self-expression.
Start with How to Dork Your Diary and read in order.
Start this series with How to Dork Your Diary
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Misadventures of Max Crumbly Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly is a three-book middle-grade adventure series by Rachel Renee Russell, published between 2017 and 2019. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Locker Hero, followed by Middle School Mayhem, and concluding with Masters of Mischief. This action-packed series combines humor and adventure as it follows a student navigating the chaos of middle school life.
Start with Locker Hero and read in order.
Start this series with Locker Hero
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rachel Renee Russell written?
- Rachel Renee Russell has written 21 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Rachel Renee Russell series?
- Here are the first books in Rachel Renee Russell's series: Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life; Dork Diaries Non-Fiction: How to Dork Your Diary; Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Locker Hero.
- What order should I read Rachel Renee Russell's books?
- We recommend reading Rachel Renee Russell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Rachel Renee Russell still writing new books?
- Yes, Rachel Renee Russell has 1 ongoing series: Dork Diaries.