In What Order Should I Read Lauren Weisberger’S Prada Novels?

Diving into the books that inspired The Devil Wears Prada film, but unsure where to start after the original. Are there prequels or sequels to follow?
2026-07-29 14:17:48
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EasyHub
EasyHub
Helpful Reader Editor
For maximum thematic impact, go with publication order. 'The Devil Wears Prada' is about ambition and losing oneself. 'Revenge Wears Prada' is about legacy and the ghosts of our past choices. 'When Life Gives You Lululemons' is about reinvention and female friendship. Reading them in that sequence takes you on a journey from youthful obsession to mid-life reconciliation to discovering new priorities. The tone may shift, but the core theme of women navigating a ruthless world connects them all.
2026-07-30 16:13:34
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DaxYoung
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Honestly, I only read 'The Devil Wears Prada'. The sequel and spin-off never really called to me. The first book wrapped up so perfectly for me that continuing felt unnecessary. Sometimes a story is just complete, you know? I've heard mixed things about the later books, especially regarding character regression, so I'm happy living with my memory of the original novel. It's a classic for a reason.
2026-08-02 16:37:27
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DanJones
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The library had a long waitlist for 'Devil', so I started with 'Lululemons'. I didn't feel lost at all. Emily's past at Runway is explained succinctly. It actually made reading 'The Devil Wears Prada' afterward really interesting, because I kept thinking, 'Oh, so THIS is the horror story she's always referring to!' It gave Emily's original portrayal an extra layer of tragicomedy. So, starting with the spin-off is a perfectly viable, if unconventional, entry point.
2026-08-02 16:53:23
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DaxFisher
DaxFisher
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It's not a complex series, so don't overthink it. Read 'The Devil Wears Prada'. If you finish it and desperately need more of that world, pick up 'Revenge Wears Prada'. If you then find yourself weirdly curious about what happened to Emily, grab 'When Life Gives You Lululemons'. Treat them like optional expansions rather than a mandatory trilogy. The quality and tone vary pretty significantly, so let your enjoyment of the first book guide you.
2026-08-03 14:30:02
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EdenCole
EdenCole
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I loved the first book, hated the second, and adored the third. It was a rollercoaster. So my biased order suggestion is: 1. 'The Devil Wears Prada' (for the essential experience). 2. 'When Life Gives You Lululemons' (for a hilarious, uplifting follow-up). 3. 'Revenge Wears Prada' (if you're a completionist and want to see how it all officially ends, but brace yourself). This order salvages the fun of the series after the original.
2026-08-03 16:44:10
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