Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'Daughters of the New Year'
"If you’re looking for a family drama to get sucked into, check this one out!"
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Examining Motherhood in 'You Were Always Mine'
The forthcoming book from 'We Are Not Like Them' authors Jo Piazza and Christine Pride asks the question: Who gets to make the choice to be a mom?
By Danielle McNally Published
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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'Token Black Girl'
"The honesty does not let up…A memoir you won’t soon forget."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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'Daughters of the New Year' Is Our November Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt of E.M. Tran's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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What the #ReadWithMC Community Thought of 'Mika in Real Life'
"When you are craving a loveable story with depth and true character development—this should be your next read."
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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'Token Black Girl' Is Our October Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Danielle Prescod's new memoir, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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'Mika In Real Life' Is Our September Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Emiko Jean's new novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Read an Excerpt From Sarah MacLean's 'Heartbreaker'
The latest entry in MacLean's 'Hell's Belles' universe is a delightfully feminist twist on Regency-era romance romps.
By Sarah MacLean Published
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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'Book Lovers'
"I can’t tell you how excited but also nervous I was that this would not live up to my expectations."
By Kate Storey Last updated
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'On Rotation' Is Our July Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Shirlene Obuobi's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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'These Impossible Things' Is Our June Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Salma El-Wardany's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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Akwaeke Emezi Writes About the Messiness of Love
The author of the highly anticipated new novel 'You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty' on writing an unconventional love story and the upcoming screen adaptation.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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Take a Tour of Ali Wentworth's Personal Library
The author and actress shares her favorite reads in 'Shelf Portrait.'
By Neha Prakash Published
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SuChin Pak Is No Longer Settling for Your Definition of Courage
In an excerpt from a new book, the journalist details the racist incidents at MTV News that shaped her early career and how she's only recently been able to dismantle that trauma.
By Neha Prakash Published
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'Book Lovers' Is Our May Book Club Pick
Get a sneak preview of Henry's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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Romance Novels to Read After 'Bridgerton'
Features Diverse reads to dive into after you finish the second season of the Netflix hit.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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Here's What We're Already Adding to Our TBR Pile
Just in case you needed something to look forward to.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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'The Diamond Eye' Is Our April Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Kate Quinn's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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What Happened to Marina Thompson in 'Bridgerton'?
Features She has a way bigger role in the Netflix series than in Julia Quinn's books.
By Andrea Park Published
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Edmund Bridgerton's Death: Julia Quinn's Books vs. the Netflix Show
Here's where all that bee imagery comes into play.
By Andrea Park Published
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Who Are Kate and Edwina Sharma in 'Bridgerton' Season 2?
There's a new diamond of the first water in town.
By Andrea Park Published
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Looking for a Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Story? Read 'What the Fireflies Knew'
"I think this novel will stay with me for a while. It has found a place in my soul that I didn't realize there was room for."
By Marie Claire Published
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'The Paris Apartment' Is Our March Book Club Pick
Get a sneak preview of Foley's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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Payal Kadakia Is Sharing Her Secret Sauce
In her new book, LifePass, the ClassPass founder gives you the tools to write your own success story.
By Neha Prakash Published
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I Narrowly Avoided Becoming Another Black Maternity Statistic
In an excerpt from her new memoir, 'Black American Refugee,' Tiffanie Drayton writes about how systemic racism bled into her own pregnancy.
By Tiffanie Drayton Published
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Michael Schur Gives Us a Peek at His Library
The 'The Good Place' creator shares which book inspired one of his most iconic TV characters.
By Neha Prakash Published