Mia's original diaries
Start with The Princess Diaries and follow the numbered volumes in order; treat the shorter side books as optional extras.
Book Series · 18 Books
The Princess Diaries Books
In order from The Princess Diaries to The Quarantine Princess Diaries.
Twelve funny, diary-style novels that follow Mia Thermopolis from discovering she is a teenage princess through college, marriage, and ruling Genovia as an adult.
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Reading order
How to Read The Princess Diaries
Read the twelve numbered volumes in order. Books 1–10 follow Mia through high school; Royal Wedding and The Quarantine Princess Diaries revisit her as an adult and are best read after Forever Princess.
Several short books are labeled with half-volume numbers, including Project Princess and The Princess Present. They are optional side stories that fit near their numbered place but are not required to follow the main plot. The 2026 graphic novel adapts the first book rather than continuing Mia's story.
Sources: Meg Cabot's official complete book list, Meg Cabot's official Princess Diaries books.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Mia's candid diaries discuss crushes, dating, kissing, body image, popularity, bullying, family conflict, and anxiety. As the teen series progresses, there are increasingly direct conversations about sex, contraception, pregnancy, and alcohol, though the tone remains comic and the detail is generally limited. Royal Wedding and The Quarantine Princess Diaries feature Mia as an adult and include more adult relationships, language, and concerns than the early books.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2000
The Princess Diaries
By Meg Cabot
A teen discovers she's a princess while navigating high school chaos.
320 pages· 58,954 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Paperback
Summary: Mia Thermopolis's life flips upside down when she learns her father is a prince, making her the heir to Genovia's throne. As she grapples with royal duties, her mom's dating her Algebra teacher, and she still lacks a date for the dance. Can Mia balance her new identity with the trials of high school? Dive into a world where royal surprises meet teenage dilemmas.
In reading order
The Princess Diaries Series
18 books · Published 2000–2023
#1
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$759
The Princess Diaries
Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2000
A teen discovers she's a princess while navigating high school chaos.
#2
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$759
The Princess Diaries Volume II: Princess in the Spotlight
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2001
A princess faces unexpected challenges, secret admirers, and royal intrigue.
#3
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$759
The Princess Diaries Volume III: Princess in Love
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001
A princess juggles royal duties, city life, and unexpected romance.
#4
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$958
Princess in Waiting
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2003
A princess juggles royal duties, canceled dates, and algebra woes. Can she find her true calling?
#5
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$1348
Princess in Pink
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2003
Mia's prom dream faces a strike and Michael's reluctance. Can she save the night?
#6
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$1049
Princess in Training
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2005
Mia juggles presidency, geometry, and love woes in her sophomore year.
#7
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$1498
Party Princess
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2006
Mia's broke, her love life's tangled, and a wild scheme could change everything. Can she handle the chaos?
#8
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$1049
Princess on the Brink
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2006
Mia faces a tough choice: can she convince her boyfriend not to leave for Japan?
#9
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$1498
Princess Mia
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2007
A forgotten diary may change everything for a struggling princess.
#10
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$901
Forever Princess
Chapter Book · 2009
Mia faces life-changing choices: love, college, and a royal election.
#11
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$1797
Royal Wedding
Chapter Book · 2015
A royal wedding faces chaos as secrets and scandals threaten the throne.
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$1248
Project Princess
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2003
A princess builds houses, but will her clumsiness ruin everything?
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$1299
The Princess Present
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2003
A princess's perfect Christmas plans unravel amidst royal duties and gift dilemmas.
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$1299
Perfect Princess
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2004
Discover if you have what it takes to be a princess with Mia's royal guide.
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$899
Sweet Sixteen Princess
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2005
A royal reality TV birthday threatens Mia's sweet sixteen plans. Can she escape the spotlight for a romantic evening instead?
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$1299
Holiday Princess
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2005
A princess navigates holiday traditions and celebrations.
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$1348
Valentine Princess
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2006
Can Mia convince Michael to embrace love before Valentine's Day ends in heartbreak?
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$958
The Quarantine Princess Diaries
Chapter Book · 2023
A princess navigates pandemic chaos, royal drama, and a potential scandal.
Graphic adaptation
The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel
1 book · Published 2026
Meg Cabot adapts the first diary into a full-color graphic novel illustrated by Bethany Crandall. It is another way to begin, not book #13.
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2374
The Princess Diaries (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–+ · 2026
A teen's life flips when she learns she's a princess. Can she handle royalty and algebra?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Princess Diaries series?
There are 18 books in the Princess Diaries series. It began with The Princess Diaries in 2000, and the newest book, The Quarantine Princess Diaries, was published in 2023.
What order should you read the Princess Diaries books in?
Start with The Princess Diaries and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #18.
What ages are the Princess Diaries books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring The Princess Diaries to life.
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