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Campus Diaries
The Campus Diaries series by Elle Kennedy has 4 books and is best read in publication order, starting with The Graham Effect (2023).
- Books
- 4 books
- First published
- 2023
- Status
- ongoing
- Last checked
Start here: The Graham Effect (2023) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
The Graham Effect
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Graham Effect - Book 2:
The Dixon Rule
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Dixon Rule - Book 3:
The Charlie Method
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Charlie Method - Book 4:
Love Song
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Love Song
About the Campus Diaries series
Campus Diaries is Elle Kennedy's spinoff of her bestselling Off-Campus and Briar U series, following a new generation of Briar University hockey players and the women in their orbit. The Graham Effect follows hockey star Beau Graham and Sadie Hall, a pop star's decoy girlfriend hiding out at Briar, as a fake-dating arrangement collides with real feelings. The Dixon Rule turns to another Briar hockey player navigating his own rulebook-breaking romance. The Charlie Method completes the trilogy with a third couple drawn from the same close-knit Briar hockey world, and Love Song moves the timeline forward to the following summer for a standalone romance between Wyatt Graham (Garrett and Hannah's son, and Gigi's twin) and Blake Logan (John Logan and Grace Ivers's daughter) at the characters' family lake house.
As a direct spinoff, Campus Diaries keeps the sharp banter and hockey-team camaraderie that made Off-Campus and Briar U into BookTok hits, while introducing new central couples for readers who've already gone through Garrett, Logan, Dean, Tucker, and the Briar U crew.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in Campus Diaries?
Four: The Graham Effect, The Dixon Rule, The Charlie Method, and Love Song.
What order should I read Campus Diaries in?
Publication order: The Graham Effect, The Dixon Rule, The Charlie Method, Love Song.
Is Campus Diaries connected to Off-Campus and Briar U?
Yes — it's a direct spinoff set in the same Briar University hockey world, following a new generation of characters.
Do I need to read Off-Campus or Briar U before Campus Diaries?
No, each Campus Diaries book stands alone, though fans of the earlier series will recognize the shared campus and occasional familiar faces.
Is Campus Diaries complete?
No, it's ongoing. Elle Kennedy has confirmed a further Off-Campus-universe standalone, Bad Idea (AJ Connelly and Ivy Di Laurentis), for November 2026, though its exact series placement had not been officially announced as of this curation pass.
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