Dork Diaries

14-year-old Nikki Maxwell is your average middle-schooler. And yes, she's kind of a dork. Follow Nikki's dramas and discover her secrets in this diary-style series about school, life, and being a typical, ordinary tween.

The Dork Diaries start with Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, and continue by following series heroine Nikki Maxwell as she struggles with the ups and downs of eighth grade and being a Not-So-Popular Party Girl, a Not-So-Talented Pop Star, and generally, not so great at anything. From awkward encounters with popular girls to everyday disasters, Nikki deals with all the same things her listeners do. The relatable, fun, and quirky leading character is what makes this audiobook series by Rachel Renée Russell so perfect for tween audiences.

With at least 19 titles in the series and more than 13 million copies sold, Dork Diaries has become one of the biggest hits with young listeners. The diary format is familiar and engaging, depicting daily life dramas in a way that kids of the same age can easily relate to. These stories offer humour and entertainment, but also teach valuable lessons to young girls—and boys too.

Lana Quintal, also the voice of famed Junie B. June series, narrates the Dork Diaries with a warm yet fun voice that young listeners can connect to and feel comfortable with immediately. Rather than being read at, children and tweens can feel as though they are sharing stories with a friend, thanks to Quintal’s expert delivery of Russell’s carefully crafted and authentic stories. These are audiobooks parents and kids alike will fall in love with. Dive into Nikki Maxwell's world.