Rachel Renee Russell Reading Order
3 series · 21 books · Born 13 Mar 1959
Rachel Renee Russell is an accomplished American author and cartoonist known for her engaging children’s literature. With a distinctive style that combines humor and illustration, she has penned 21 books across three series, including the immensely popular Dork Diaries and its spin-off The Misadventures of Max Crumbly. Active from 2009 to 2024, Russell continues to delight young readers with her relatable characters and witty storytelling.
Dork Diaries Series
Ongoing16 books (2009–2024)
Start with Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, the first of 16 books in the Dork Diaries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All / Dear Dork 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After / Once Upon a Dork 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter / Puppy Love 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday /Birthday Drama! 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure / I Love Paris! 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Tales from a Not-So-Bratty Little Sister 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dork Diaries Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2011–2013)
Start with How to Dork Your Diary and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  How to Dork Your Diary 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  OMG: All About Me Diary! 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Misadventures of Max Crumbly Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Start with Locker Hero and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Locker Hero 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Middle School Mayhem 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Masters of Mischief 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.