You do not have to pay full retail price. Here are the best strategies to get your Nikki Maxwell fix without breaking the law or your bank account.

– Sometimes has legal, borrowable digital copies, though availability varies.

By obtaining the books legally (even for free via the library), you ensure that Rachel Renée Russell keeps writing. You also ensure your child’s device stays safe from the malware hidden in those sketchy "free PDF" sites.

This is the "gold standard" for free reading. Most public libraries use apps like or Hoopla . You simply log in with your library card and can borrow the Dork Diaries ebooks or audiobooks directly to your phone, tablet, or Kindle. It’s 100% free and supports your local library system. 2. The Official Dork Diaries Website

Follow on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. Before a new book launches (like Dork Diaries 16 ), publishers often run Goodreads giveaways for free physical copies. It requires luck, not theft.

, a sweet, sensitive photographer who is the object of Nikki's frequent "crush-itis." Complete Book List (as of 2026) As of current records, there are 18 main books in the series, plus several "special" editions: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Queen Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure Tales from a Not-So-Brilliant Birthday Tales from a Not-So-Lucky Life Latest Release Official Site for newest titles) Special Editions: How to Dork Your Diary (Book 3.5) OMG! All About Me Diary (Book 6.5) Safety & Copyright Warning