Who is the wimpy kid behind Jeff Kinney’s iconic series?
Dec 06, 2025•26 min•Season 18Ep. 14
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Episode description
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has become a cultural phenomenon. Pulling from his most embarrassing moments growing up paired with the fun house version of his own family, the journal inspired covers have become a cornerstone of young readers' bookshelves across the world. He talks about his early inspirations, and the 20th installment in the series titled Partypooper. Plus, Jake Charron from The East Pointers shares his fantasy book pick.
Books discussed on this week's show include:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper by Jeff Kinney
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
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