Just walked out of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and need more? Or finished the original book and already have a reading-shaped hole in your heart? We have you covered.
Here is the situation right now, in May 2026. The Devil Wears Prada 2 just opened to $234 million globally. The internet is obsessed. And if you have finished either the original Lauren Weisberger novel or its 2013 sequel, you are asking: What do I read next?
We spent serious time researching this list to bring you the 10 best books that capture the same energy — the ambition, the fashion world chaos, the complicated bosses, the friendships under pressure, and the question every woman in her twenties quietly asks herself: Is this actually the life I want?
Quick Answer
The best books like The Devil Wears Prada include The Assistants by Camille Perri, The Intern by Michele Gorman, Who What Wear by Hillary Kerr, Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld, and Attachments by Rainbow Rowell — all featuring ambitious women, workplace drama, and the kind of sharp, witty writing that makes you miss your stop on the subway.
Key Takeaways
- ✓All 10 books share the same sharp, witty, fast-paced writing style as Devil Wears Prada.
- ✓Most feature ambitious women navigating high-pressure workplaces.
- ✓Several are set in the fashion, media, or entertainment industry.
- ✓All are perfect for fans of female-led commercial fiction.
- ✓Most are available on Kindle, Audible, and in paperback.
- ✓Reading time: 4–8 hours each — perfect weekend reads.
In This Article
- Why These Books?
- The Assistants by Camille Perri
- Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
- The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes
- Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- Our Stop by Laura Jane Williams
- Where'd You Go, Bernadette
- How to Be a Bawse by Lilly Singh
- The Bold Type (Inspired Reads)
- The Intern by Michele Gorman
- FAQ
Why These Books?
Every book on this list was chosen for a specific reason: it captures at least three of the core elements that make The Devil Wears Prada so addictive. A woman figuring out who she is under pressure. A workplace or world that is glamorous on the surface and brutal underneath. Writing that is sharp, witty, and genuinely hard to put down.
Some are set in fashion. Some are set in media. Some are love stories with ambition running underneath them. All of them will fill the reading-shaped hole that Lauren Weisberger left behind.
Why You'll Love It
Tina is an assistant to the most powerful man in media — sound familiar? When she accidentally discovers a way to embezzle money to pay off her student loans, she pulls other underpaid women into her scheme. Sharp, funny, and wickedly observant about power, money, and what women are expected to quietly endure.
Best for: Readers who loved Andy's relationship with Miranda Priestly
Why You'll Love It
A modern Pride and Prejudice retelling set in Cincinnati, following Liz Bennet as a magazine writer navigating family chaos and unexpected romance. Sittenfeld's writing is as sharp as Weisberger's — observant, witty, and completely compelling.
Best for: Readers who loved the sharp social observation in Devil Wears Prada
Why You'll Love It
Imogen is the editor of a prestigious fashion magazine who returns from six months of medical leave to find her young assistant has tried to replace her with an app. Fashion world chaos, generational clash, and a deeply satisfying story about a woman fighting for what she built.
Best for: Readers obsessed with the Runway magazine world
Why You'll Love It
Lincoln is hired to read employee emails at a newspaper in 1999 — and accidentally falls for a woman through her messages to her best friend. Rainbow Rowell writes workplace dynamics and female friendship with the same warmth and wit that makes Devil Wears Prada so re-readable.
Best for: Readers who loved the friendship and romance subplots
Why You'll Love It
A 40-year-old single mother falls unexpectedly in love with a 20-year-old pop star. Glamorous settings, high-stakes romance, and a woman navigating a world that keeps trying to define her — the energy is pure Devil Wears Prada but make it romance.
Best for: Readers who loved the glamour and romance elements
Why You'll Love It
Nadia and Daniel keep missing each other on the commuter train — a modern love story about timing, ambition, and what happens when you finally decide to go after what you want. Warm, funny, and genuinely hard to put down.
Best for: Readers who loved the romantic subplot and the London/New York energy
Why You'll Love It
Bernadette Fox is a brilliant, difficult, funny woman who disappears before a family trip to Antarctica. Her teenage daughter pieces together what happened through emails, invoices, and letters. Hilarious, sharp, and completely original.
Best for: Readers who were fascinated by Miranda's complexity
Why You'll Love It
Not fiction — but if you finished Devil Wears Prada asking yourself how to actually build the career and life you want, Lilly Singh's handbook answers that question with humor, honesty, and very practical advice.
Best for: Readers who finished DWP feeling motivated to reinvent their career
Why You'll Love It
If you loved the Scarlet magazine world in Devil Wears Prada, the Bold Type universe — starting with the show and expanding into tie-in reads — gives you more of that world. Ambitious women, a fashion magazine, female friendship, and the messy reality of building a career in media.
Best for: Readers obsessed with the Runway/magazine world aesthetic
Why You'll Love It
A 40-year-old American woman moves to London and lands an internship at a fashion magazine — surrounded by 22-year-olds. Fish out of water, fashion world chaos, and a witty voice that will remind you exactly of why you loved Devil Wears Prada in the first place.
Best for: Readers who want the most direct Devil Wears Prada experience
Quick Comparison — Which Book Is Right for You?
| Book | Best For | Vibe | Read If You Loved... |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Assistants | Career ambition | Sharp & funny | Miranda/Andy dynamic |
| Eligible | Sharp wit | Smart romance | The writing style |
| The Knockoff | Fashion world | Behind the scenes | Runway magazine |
| Attachments | Female friendship | Warm & cozy | Andy and Lily |
| The Idea of You | Glamour + romance | Escapist | The New York world |
| Our Stop | Romance | Feel-good | The romantic subplot |
| Where'd You Go Bernadette | Complex women | Dark comedy | Miranda's complexity |
| How to Be a Bawse | Career reinvention | Motivating | Andy's growth arc |
| The Bold Type | Magazine world | Female friendship | Runway/Scarlet world |
| The Intern | Direct DWP feel | Funny & fashion | Everything |
How to Choose Your Next Read
If you loved the FASHION WORLD...
→ Start with The Knockoff or The Intern. Both are set inside fashion magazines and give you more of the Runway world you cannot stop thinking about.
If you loved the BOSS/ASSISTANT DYNAMIC...
→ The Assistants is your book. Same power imbalance, same sharp commentary, same deeply satisfying ending.
If you loved the ROMANCE SUBPLOT...
→ The Idea of You and Our Stop are both compulsively readable romances with the same witty voice and glamorous settings.
The Bottom Line
The Devil Wears Prada endures because it asks a question that never gets old: what are you willing to sacrifice for the life you think you want — and what happens when you realize the answer is nothing? Every book on this list asks a version of that same question.
Pick up The Assistants if you want the sharpest workplace satire. Pick up The Intern if you want the most direct fashion world substitute. Pick up Where'd You Go, Bernadette if you want to see Miranda Priestly get her own story. And pick up Attachments if you just want to feel warm and happy by the last page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What books are similar to The Devil Wears Prada?
The closest reads to The Devil Wears Prada are The Assistants by Camille Perri, The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes, and The Intern by Michele Gorman — all set in high-pressure industries with sharp female protagonists navigating impossible bosses and their own ambitions.
Is there a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada book?
Yes — Lauren Weisberger wrote Revenge Wears Prada in 2013, which follows Andy Sachs eight years later as a successful magazine editor. The Devil Wears Prada 2 film released in 2026 is not directly based on this sequel but shares similar themes.
What genre is The Devil Wears Prada?
The Devil Wears Prada is commercial women's fiction — sometimes categorized as chick lit, though that term undersells it. It sits at the intersection of workplace satire, coming-of-age fiction, and sharp social commentary about ambition and identity.
What should I read if I loved the fashion world in Devil Wears Prada?
If the Runway magazine world is what you loved, start with The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes — it is set inside a fashion magazine and is told from the editor's perspective, making it feel like the missing other half of Devil Wears Prada.
Are any of these books available on Kindle or Audible?
Yes — all 10 books on this list are available on both Kindle and Audible. Most are also available as paperbacks. The Idea of You and Attachments are particularly popular as audiobooks due to their conversational, witty writing styles.
What is the Devil Wears Prada 2 film about?
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in May 2026 to $234 million globally. While plot details vary, the film brings back key characters in the world of fashion media — reigniting interest in both the original book and similar reads in the genre.
Which book on this list is most like Devil Wears Prada?
The Intern by Michele Gorman is the most direct comparison — fashion magazine setting, fish-out-of-water protagonist, sharp humor, and the same fast-paced readable style. If you want the closest possible experience to re-reading Devil Wears Prada, start there.
Is Devil Wears Prada based on a true story?
The Devil Wears Prada is a roman à clef — loosely based on Lauren Weisberger's real experience as an assistant to Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue. While the characters are fictional, the fashion world details are drawn from real experience.
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