Updated November 2, 2026 · reading data through September 2026
Double Down
by Jeff Kinney
In this Diary of a Wimpy Kid installment, Greg Heffley navigates the awkward, hilarious pitfalls of middle school life, told through scribbled cartoons and a self-centered but funny narrator. Read the full description
Best for: Young, reluctant readers who enjoy cartoons and school-life humor
Double Down is #92 on BookWard's Top 100 books for November 2026, with a BookWard Score of 47 out of 100. It is new on the chart this month.
BookWard review of Double Down
4 of 5 stars 4.4 out of 5, from 125 reader ratings
BookWard rates Double Down 4.4 out of 5. That is the average of 125 reader ratings on Open Library (4.48), adjusted toward the typical book so that a small number of ratings cannot inflate it. Beyond the rating, it is #92 on BookWard's Top 100 books; 1,426 readers want to read it, 109 are reading it right now and 159 have finished it. Its adjusted rating is higher than 96% of the books on the Top 100.
How this rating works
BookWard’s rating is calculated, not hand-scored. We take the average rating readers have given the book on Open Library and adjust it toward the typical book: adjusted = (n × average + 25 × 3.8) ÷ (n + 25), where n is the number of ratings. A book needs at least 50 ratings to be rated. The rating reflects how readers received the book, not whether it is right for you. Your own ratings on your shelf are private and are not part of this number.
Double Down: reading interest over the past 12 months
Sources: Open Library’s public reading-log and ratings data (dump of 2026-09-30), Wikipedia page views and Wikidata. Monthly counts are exact; they show relative interest among readers of these public sources, not total readership.
Ranked against the other books on this list, Double Down’s reading interest has run from #84 to #100 over these 12 months. Interest rank blends shelf adds, Wikipedia page views and rating activity, each compared with the other 99 books that month.
Shelf adds by month
Double Down was added to Open Library readers’ shelves 194 times in the past 12 months, peaking in October 2025 with 30 (86% above its monthly average of 16). Over the latest three months (Jul 2026 to Sep 2026) shelf adds were down 22% on the three months before. 77% of the adds were “want to read”, 7% “currently reading” and 16% “already read”.
Want to read Currently reading Already read
What the data says about Double Down
- Moderate swings. Monthly shelf adds averaged 16 with some ups and downs.
- Busiest and quietest months. October 2025 was its busiest month (30 adds), about 3.3 times its quietest, September 2026 (9).
- A book people finish. Only 77% of its shelf adds are “want to read”, against 86% across the Top 100, so more of its activity comes from readers logging books they have read or are reading.
- Ratings above the list’s middle. Its Open Library average of 4.48 from 125 ratings is 0.36 higher than the middle book on the list (4.12).
- Against its genre. It had 67% fewer shelf adds than the average Children book on this list.
- Share of the list. It accounts for 0.2% of all shelf adds recorded for the Top 100 over these 12 months, #99 of 100.
- Its age. First published in 2007 (19 years ago), it is older than 45% of the books on the list.
Each finding is computed from the public data above and shown only when the numbers support it.
Double Down on the Top 100: rank history
First charted in November 2026. The chart gains a point with every monthly update, so its peak, climbs and falls will show here as they happen.
| Month | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #92 | 47 |
Is Double Down rising or falling?
Cooling It ranks lower this week than over the past year, so interest is softening from its recent level.
On Open Library, Double Down ranks #175 this week, #192 this month, and #310 over the past year. A longer bar means a higher position. Comparing the three windows shows whether readers are arriving faster than the book's long-term pace. Readings as of 2026-11-02.
Why Double Down made the Top 100
Double Down made the list mainly on reader love (+19.5 points) and momentum (+12.4 points). Its smallest contribution is staying power (+2.7). The BookWard Score blends five public signals, each scored from 0 to 100 and weighted as shown.
The reading-now, rating and rank signals come from Open Library’s public data, not from BookWard’s own readers. The score measures reading interest, not quality or sales. How the score works.
Open Library reader stats for Double Down
Source: Open Library public reading logs, as of 2026-11-02. BookWard’s own monthly snapshots are added to the picture, and anonymous BookWard reader data will be layered in as the community grows.
More readers have Double Down open right now than 6% of the other books on this list. These counts come from one public source, so they show relative interest rather than total readership.
Where it sits among Children books
It is #5 of the 5 Children books on this month’s list.
About Double Down
What it’s about
Greg Heffley has a problem at home: his mom has decided that all those hours with a game controller are turning his brain to mush. Her cure is to push him toward his "creative side," and Greg is not thrilled about it. Then Halloween starts closing in, with scares waiting around every corner, and a bag of gummy worms hands him an idea. Greg considers making a movie as a way to get his mom off his back. In his mind, it solves everything at once: his mom will stop hovering, and he will become rich and famous along the way. Whether piling one big plan on top of another is wise, or just doubles the mess, is the question hanging over his head. A funny, easy read about family nagging and the lure of fame, suited to young readers who like Greg's schemes.
At a glance
- First published
- 2007
- Genre
- Children
- Length
- about 224 pages (the median across its editions)
- Languages
- editions in 8 languages listed on Open Library
- Editions
- 52 on Open Library
- Characters listed
- Greg, Mom, Greg Heffely, Greg Heffley, Jeff Kiney
From Open Library and Wikidata public records. Missing rows mean the records do not list that fact.
What reading it is like
At about 224 pages it is a medium-length read: roughly 4 hours at an average reading pace (about 250 words a minute, 300 words a page). Audiobook and edition lengths vary.
The premise
Greg Heffley returns with another chapter of his misadventures, navigating school, family, and his own questionable schemes in his signature diary format. Comic trouble follows as he tries to get ahead.
What you’ll get
- Easy, funny reading
- Cartoon-style illustrations
- Relatable middle school mishaps
You might skip it if you have outgrown simple, gag-driven humor.
More by Jeff Kinney on the Top 100: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Pairs well with: Diary of a Wimpy Kid · Dog Man
Keep exploring the chart
Also on the chart at #91 and #93
Questions about Double Down
What rank is Double Down on the Top 100 books?
Double Down is #92 on BookWard's Top 100 books for November 2026, with a BookWard Score of 47 out of 100. It is new on the chart this month.
Is Double Down rising or falling?
Cooling. It ranks lower this week than over the past year, so interest is softening from its recent level. On Open Library, Double Down ranks #175 this week, #192 this month, and #310 over the past year.
Why is Double Down on the Top 100?
Double Down made the list mainly on reader love (+19.5 points) and momentum (+12.4 points). Its smallest contribution is staying power (+2.7).
How many people are reading Double Down right now?
Open Library's reading logs show 109 readers currently reading Double Down, 1,426 who want to read it and 159 who have logged it as read (as of 2026-11-02). These are counts from one public source, not all readers.
How much interest has Double Down had over the past year?
194 Open Library shelf adds in the past 12 months (peak October 2025, 30); latest three months down 22% on the prior three. Figures come from Open Library and Wikipedia public data.
Who is Double Down best for?
Young, reluctant readers who enjoy cartoons and school-life humor.
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How we know
This page is built from public data: Open Library’s dated reading-log and ratings dumps, Wikipedia page views, Wikidata, and BookWard’s own monthly Top 100 snapshots. The interest rank blends shelf adds (45%), Wikipedia page views (30%), rating activity (10%) and, for months where a snapshot exists, BookWard’s own score (15%), each as a percentile among the Top 100 books. Every month shown is real data; nothing is estimated. Rankings reflect reading interest, not quality or sales, and can be affected by data gaps. Last updated November 2026. Read the full methodology.
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