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Cupcake Diaries Books in Order

37 Books
2 Reading orders
2011 – 2023 Published
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How to Read the Cupcake Diaries Books

With 34 books in the main series, a graphic novel adaptation lineup, and a younger spin-off series, diving into the Cupcake Diaries universe can feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, the reading order is straightforward.

The Recommended Starting Point

We recommend starting with Katie and the Cupcake Cure (Book 1). Because each book in the main series is written from the rotating perspective of one of the four main characters—Katie, Mia, Emma, and Alexis—and builds upon previous school drama, friendships, and business decisions, reading them in publication order is the best way to enjoy the story.

The Main Series: Cupcake Diaries (Books 1–34)

The core series spans 34 books published between 2011 and 2021. The story tracks the girls' journey through middle school as they balance their social lives with running their successful cupcake business. Here is the complete list in order:

  1. Katie and the Cupcake Cure (2011)
  2. Mia in the Mix (2011)
  3. Emma on Thin Icing (2011)
  4. Alexis and the Perfect Recipe (2011)
  5. Katie, Batter Up! (2011)
  6. Mia's Baker's Dozen (2012)
  7. Emma All Stirred Up! (2012)
  8. Alexis Cool as a Cupcake (2012)
  9. Katie and the Cupcake War (2012)
  10. Mia's Boiling Point (2012)
  11. Emma, Smile and Say "Cupcake!" (2012)
  12. Alexis Gets Frosted (2013)
  13. Katie's New Recipe (2013)
  14. Mia a Matter of Taste (2013)
  15. Emma Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice (2013)
  16. Alexis and the Missing Ingredient (2013)
  17. Katie SprinklesSurprises (2013)
  18. Mia Fashion Plates and Cupcakes (2014)
  19. Emma: Lights! Camera! Cupcakes! (2014)
  20. Alexis the Icing on the Cupcake (2014)
  21. Katie Starting from Scratch (2014)
  22. Mia's Recipe for Disaster (2014)
  23. Emma's Not-So-Sweet Dilemma (2014)
  24. Alexis's Cupcake Cupid (2015)
  25. Katie Sprinkled Secrets (2015)
  26. Mia the Way the Cupcake Crumbles (2015)
  27. Emma Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Cupcakes! (2016)
  28. Alexis Cupcake Crush (2016)
  29. Katie Just Desserts (2016)
  30. Mia Measures Up (2017)
  31. Emma Catwalks and Cupcakes! (2018)
  32. Alexis's Half-Baked Idea (2019)
  33. Katie Cupcakes and Wedding Bells (2020)
  34. Mia's Sweet Surprises (2021)

Graphic Novel Adaptations

For readers who prefer visual storytelling, several of the early novels have been adapted into graphic novels. You can read these alongside the original series or as an alternative starting point:

  • Katie and the Cupcake Cure: The Graphic Novel (2022)
  • Mia in the Mix: The Graphic Novel (2022)
  • Emma on Thin Icing: The Graphic Novel (2023)
  • Alexis and the Perfect Recipe: The Graphic Novel (2024)
  • Katie, Batter Up!: The Graphic Novel (2024)

Spin-Offs and Companion Series

Once you finish the main series, you can check out the other series set in similar worlds or written under the same pseudonym:

  • Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch: A "little sister" series aimed at younger readers (elementary school level). It features a new group of friends—Emily, Natalie, Ren, and Alana—who form the "Mini Cupcake Club." It includes books like Emily’s Cupcake Magic! and Natalie’s Double Trouble.
  • Sprinkle Sundays: A 12-book series also written by Coco Simon, following three best friends working at an ice cream parlor.
  • Donut Dreams: Another bakery-focused series written under the Coco Simon pen name, perfect for fans of the original books.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading Cupcake Diaries?

You should start with Katie and the Cupcake Cure (Book 1), as it introduces the characters and sets up the formation of the Cupcake Club.

QWho is the author of Cupcake Diaries?

The books are written under the pen name Coco Simon. This pseudonym is a shared name used by multiple authors, including popular children's author Tracey West.

QAre there graphic novel versions of Cupcake Diaries?

Yes! Simon & Schuster has released graphic novel adaptations of the first few books, starting with Katie and the Cupcake Cure: The Graphic Novel in 2022.

QWhat is the difference between Cupcake Diaries and The New Batch?

Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch is a newer companion series targeted at slightly younger elementary school readers, featuring the "Mini Cupcake Club" instead of the middle school crew.

QIs Sprinkle Sundays a spin-off of Cupcake Diaries?

While written under the same pen name, Sprinkle Sundays is a separate companion series set around an ice cream parlor rather than a cupcake business, though it shares similar themes of friendship and baking.

QHow many books are in the main Cupcake Diaries series?

There are exactly 34 books in the main series, beginning in 2011 and concluding with Mia's Sweet Surprises in 2021.