Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
Books
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Julia Fox Opens Up About Celibacy, Her Former Career, and How Motherhood Changed Her
The actress and best-selling author spoke to editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike for 'Marie Claire' podcast "Nice Talk."
By Sadie Bell Published
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'Queenie' Author Candice Carty-Williams Only Wants to Tell Authentic Stories
The author and showrunner discusses turning her acclaimed 2019 novel into a Hulu miniseries.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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36 Books By LGBTQ+ Authors You Need to Add to Your Reading List
You won't be able to put down these moving memoirs and touching romances.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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The 14 Best Books for Music Lovers
Like your favorite song, these page turners—fiction and nonfiction alike—will stay with you.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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2024's Book Releases Have Gotten Off to a Stellar Start—Here's What We're Looking Forward to Next
Features From fantasy epics to mind-blowing thrillers, here are MC's 20 most anticipated books of the year.
By The Editors at Marie Claire Published
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‘Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead’ Is Our February Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt of Jenny Hollander’s book here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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‘One In a Millennial’ Is Our January Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt of Kate Kennedy’s book here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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#ReadWithMC Readers Thought 'Alice Sadie Celine' Was a 'Ride'
"A uniquely bizarre story about three women exploring love, sexuality, and agency..."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Life-Changing Books Everyone Should Read At Least Once
These game-changing, best-selling books will shift your perspective, just like they did for millions of others.
By Hana Hong Last updated
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#ReadWithMC Readers Declare Yomi Adegoke's 'The List' a Certified 'Page-Turner'
"I laughed. I cried and at some moments, I was genuinely afraid to turn the page..."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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The 13 Best True Crime Books to Devour
The definition of page-turners.
By Maria Ricapito Last updated
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'Alice Sadie Celine' Is Our December Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt of Sarah Blakley-Cartwright's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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These Books Are Scary Popular on TikTok—and Totally Worth It
BookTok is obsessed, and so are we.
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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In Defense of 'The Clique'
Over the years, Lisi Harrison’s early-aughts books have been unfairly reduced to a de facto “mean girl” manifesto. But the series actually gave outcasts like me an intimate look behind the curtain, ultimately developing empathy and perspective years beyond my age.
By Iman Hariri-Kia Published
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Inside Jessica Knoll's Thrilling Personal Library
Naturally, the author has a collection full of female-empowering titles.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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#ReadWithMC Readers Say Jessica Knoll's 'Bright Young Women' Is Her 'Masterpiece'
"Thank you, Jessica Knoll, for reminding us that we are warriors..."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Yomi Adegoke's 'The List' Tackles Anonymity, Cancel Culture, and Social Media
Read an excerpt of November #ReadWithMC pick, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Hilarie Burton on the Gift From Husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan That Makes Her Cry
"My husband knew how much I loved this book and he's seen me read it dozens of times."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Books by Latinx Authors That Need a Spot on Your Bookshelf
From well-established classics to contemporary favorites.
By Bianca Rodriguez Last updated
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'Bright Young Women', Our October #ReadWithMC Pick, Takes Aim at Ted Bundy
Read an excerpt of Jessica Knoll's new book, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Cody Rigsby Has the Most Relatable Fictional Crush
"I just think he could really like throw you around in the bedroom."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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#ReadWithMC Readers Were Fascinated by Marisa Meltzer's 'Glossy'
"The way [Meltzer] weaves the story of girl bosses, capitalism, and the toxic-ness behind the scenes is masterful..."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Take a Tour of Aparna Nancherla's Double-Layered Bookshelves
The comedian and actress keeps her shelves filled to the brim with essay collections, memoirs, and childhood favorites.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Bobby Berk Shares the Surprising Book He's Read '100 Times'
"I would read it, I would flip to the last page, I would flip it back to the first and I would start it over."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Unpack the Rise and Fall of Glossier's Emily Weiss in Marisa Meltzer's New Book
Read an excerpt of our September book club pick, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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The TikTok-Famous Kindle Paperwhite Changed My Reading Habits For Good
I'm reading more (and faster) now than ever before.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published