Books To Read if You Love The Devil Wears Prada
Lauren Weisberger’s debut novel, The Devil Wears Prada, is a roman à clef inspired by her personal experience working with the infamous Vogue editor, Anna Wintour. The book was an instant bestseller and considered a cultural phenomenon. Its 2006 film adaptation, starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt, was a smash hit. Now, two decades later, the movie sequel is finally around the corner! To hold you over until its release, here are a few novels for your TBR. From workaholic protagonists that can’t seem to perfect their work/life balance to stories where the clothes and fashion feel like a main character, these books will have you set for the new film faster than Andy Sachs can snag Miranda’s coffee.
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Add to BookshelfThe Devil Wears Prada
by Lauren Weisberger
If you haven’t yet read it, start with the book that started it all. Andrea Sachs, a small-town girl fresh out of college, lands the job “a million girls would die for.” Hired as the assistant to Miranda Priestly, the high-profile, fabulously successful editor of Runway magazine, Andrea is sorely tested every day — and often late into the night — with orders barked over the phone. She puts up with it all by keeping her eyes on the prize: a recommendation from Miranda that will get her a top job at any magazine of her choosing. As things escalate from the merely unacceptable to the downright outrageous, Andrea begins to realize that the job a million girls would die for may just kill her. And even if she survives, she has to decide whether or not it’s worth the price of her soul.
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Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty
by Lauren Weisberger
A New York Times bestseller and Good Morning America Buzz Pick, Weisberger delivers a deliciously sharp novel about two sisters, their perfect lives, and the lies they’re built on. Fast and fun, this story is an observation of how women navigate high-pressure worlds, from careers to motherhood and everything in between. Perfect for readers who love status games, workplace drama, and how gritty life can get when the glam wears off.
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Love on Paper
by Danielle Parker
Like Andy, Macy Descanso is a writer, and she belongs at this prestigious retreat — even though her mom (who also happens to be a bestselling author) helped secure her spot. Ready to prove herself, Macy is determined to face any challenge that comes her way, and that includes having Caleb Bernard, her swoony but off-limits literary rival, as her critique partner. Charming and heartfelt, this coming-of-age story is perfect for fans of Emma Lord and Kristy Boyce.
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Careering
by Daisy Buchanan
Ambitious and determined, Imogen dreams of writing for a magazine. On the other end of the career spectrum, Harri is a jaded editor who’s been betrayed by the industry she’s poured her heart and soul into. Poignant, relevant, and thought-provoking, Buchanan shines a light on the harsh trade-offs that come with chasing a job that “a million girls would die for.” Hilarious and relatable, the novel explores female ambition, work-life balance, and the pressures of “being a successful woman” in a toxic industry that doesn’t love you back.
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Bad Influence
by Claire Ahn
Korean American high school student Charlotte Goh dreams of becoming a successful fashion influencer and helping her family out of their dire financial situation. Suddenly, one of her posts inadvertently goes viral, giving her the attention and success she’s always craved. With her newfound social media success comes new friends, amazingly lucrative brand deals, and a slew of problems she never expected. Can she balance being both the dutiful daughter and the internet’s latest darling? Sharp and modern, Ahn expertly exposes the glitter and darkness of the influencer world while exploring themes of identity and cultural expectations.
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Spin the Dawn
by Elizabeth Lim
Fashion gets a fantasy remix in this Project Runway meets Mulan adventure. As a girl, Maia Tamarin’s future is already decided — she must marry well. But when her ailing father, once a prominent tailor, is summoned to court, she disguises herself as a boy and takes his place. Maia’s ready to risk everything, including her life, to save her family from ruin. Rich as velvet and smooth as silk, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lim is pure magic in this adventure-packed tale with a side of forbidden romance.
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Rich People Problems
by Kevin Kwan
Sit back and lose yourself in the opulent and over-the-top glamour of Asia’s most affluent family! Nicholas Young races back home to be by his grandmother’s deathbed. Everyone is vying for a piece of the Shang-Young family matriarch’s vast fortune, especially the iconic (and valuable) Tyersall Park estate in Singapore. With absurd characters, high society shenanigans, and no shortage of fortune-greedy schemers, this third and final installment of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy will have you kicking your feet and laughing out loud.
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Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl
by Renée Rosen
USA Today bestselling author Renée Rosen brings to life the story of Gloria Downing, a woman determined to reinvent herself, and her unlikely new friend — the ambitious Estée Lauder. New York City, 1938. Lauder dreams of joining the ranks of beauty legends Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein. But success comes at a cost — and the question remains: Is the world ready for two women determined to claim it? Magnificently posh and dazzling with layered characters, Rosen delivers a timeless novel celebrating female friendship and revealing the origins of one of the beauty industry’s greatest icons.
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Business Not As Usual
by Sharon C. Cooper
With Christian Thompson, Andy had to learn the hard way that business and pleasure should NEVER mix. Venture capitalist, Karter Redford, is getting the same crash course in this fun and quirky romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper. Karter’s life revolves around work. Witty Dreamy Daniels is the last woman he expected to fall for. Their mutual infatuation is undeniable, but they come from different worlds. Can their budding relationship withstand their contrasting backgrounds? Delightful and dreamy, this novel is as warm as a cup of hot cocoa and as cozy as a warm sweater.
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The Last Collection
by Jeanne Mackin
Paris, 1938. World War II looms and two of the world’s most iconic designers — Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli — are locked in a legendary rivalry. Lily Sutter, a recently widowed young American teacher, visits the City of Lights and is offered a job at Schiaparelli’s store. She quickly becomes entangled in the two women’s fiery feud. As haute couture takes center stage and Europe teeters on the brink of war, this vivid historical novel explores ambition, creativity, and the cost of power — illuminating two fashion legends at one of the most pivotal moments in history.
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Pretty Girl County
by Lakita Wilson
Reya Samuels is a girl who always gets what she wants. From the latest designer clothes to a custom pink Audi, her life is like an Ariana Grande song. She dreams of going to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), and the one person who can help her get in is her former best friend, Sommer Watkins. Is Sommer willing to let go of their messy past and help Reya reach her dreams? Named a Kirkus Book of the Year, this story explores friendship amid socioeconomic class differences while offering an emotional glimpse into the unique Black social system of Prince George’s County.
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Lucie Yi Is Not a Romantic
by Lauren Ho
Lucie Yi is a career-focused woman who doesn’t have time for a relationship. Tired of waiting for Mr. Right, she takes matters into her own hands and decides to procreate via an elective co-parenting website. It’s a choice she knows her conservative family won’t approve of, but this is her life … right? Named a USA Today Best Rom-Com of the Year, Ho captures the internal struggle women face as they try to balance work, life, societal expectations, and modern dating burnout.
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The Spectacular
by Fiona Davis
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen comes a thrilling historical mystery set against the glittering backdrop of 1950s New York City. Nineteen-year-old Marion Brooks wants more than a predictable future of marriage and suburban life. When she unexpectedly makes the cut for the famed Radio City Rockettes, her world opens up — but as a series of bombings rocks the city, the glamour quickly gives way to danger. Drawn into the investigation, Marion finds herself at the center of a mystery far darker than she ever imagined. Rich in historical detail and offering an insider’s look at the world of the Rockettes, this fast-paced novel delivers layered characters, mounting tension, and a propulsive plot that keeps readers guessing until the final page.
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Honey and Heat
by Aurora Palit
Cynthia Kumar is a cutthroat businesswoman known as the Ice Princess — poised, controlled, and ready to inherit her father’s company. So when he names Rohit Patel, her one-night stand, as his successor instead, Cynthia’s carefully ordered world implodes. Forced to work side by side, rivalry turns combustible as ambition clashes with undeniable attraction. Caught between the career she’s fought for and feelings she never planned on, Cynthia must decide what she’s willing to risk to get what she truly wants. A rivals-to-lovers, workplace romance, this modern love story explores family pressure, professional sexism, and a headstrong, determined heroine.
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Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese’s Book Club
by Emily Henry
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read comes a triumphant contemporary novel that’s part romance and part historical fiction. Alice Scott is an author waiting for her big break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize winner. The two must compete to write the biography of Margaret Ives, a reclusive heiress full of mysteries. Despite their rivalry, feelings grow as they uncover more of Margaret’s life. With her signature witty banter, Henry creates another must-read that explores themes of love, family secrets, and self-worth.
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Confessions of a Shopaholic
by Sophie Kinsella
Rebecca Bloomwood loves fashion. From Jimmy Choo to Whistles, she’s got to have it! It’s a shame her (boring) job as a financial journalist can’t keep up with the bills. As she dodges bank collection calls and a growing crush with a PR executive, her latest front-page article attracts a level of attention she never expected, changing her life forever. Kinsella’s plucky heroine is outrageous, hilarious, and a breath of fresh air.
Need more Rebecca Bloomwood adventures? Check out the rest of the Shopaholic series!
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