
Rachel Renee Russell Reading Order
3 series Β· 21 books Β· Born 1959-03-13
Rachel RenΓ©e 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.
Dork Diaries Series
Ongoing16 books (2009β2024)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life |
| 2 | Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl |
| 3 | Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star |
| 4 | Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess |
| 5 | Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All / Dear Dork |
| 6 | Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker |
| 7 | Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star |
| 8 | Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After / Once Upon a Dork |
| 9 | Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen |
| 10 | Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter / Puppy Love |
| 11 | Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy |
| 12 | Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe |
| 13 | Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday /Birthday Drama! |
| 14 | Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever |
| 15 | Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure / I Love Paris! |
| 16 | Tales from a Not-So-Bratty Little Sister |
Dork Diaries Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2011β2013)
Start with How to Dork Your Diary and read in order.
Start this series with How to Dork Your Diary
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | How to Dork Your Diary |
| 2 | OMG: All About Me Diary! |
Misadventures of Max Crumbly Series
Complete3 books (2017β2019)
Start with Locker Hero and read in order.
Start this series with Locker Hero
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Locker Hero |
| 2 | Middle School Mayhem |
| 3 | Masters of Mischief |
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.

