Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
Books
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'Cobble Hill' Is Not 'Gossip Girl' 2.0
There are natural comparisons to Cecily von Ziegesar's bestselling series, but the book stands on its own.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Alanis Morissette Takes Us Inside Her Home Library in 'Shelf Portrait'
She used to hide her books out of shame!
By Marie Claire Published
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Jessica Jung Gives a Tour of Her Color-Coordinated Bookshelf in 'Shelf Portrait'
Jessica Jung shows Marie Claire her bookshelf in the latest episode of 'Shelf Portrait.' Find out her favorite books and order them for yourself here.
By Marie Claire Published
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'The Office of Historical Corrections' Is Our January Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Danielle Evans's buzzy story collection, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Tomi Adeyemi Reveals Her All-Time Favorite Books in 'Shelf Portrait'
Author Tomi Adeyemi shows Marie Claire her book collection in the latest episode of 'Shelf Portrait.' Find out her favorite books and order them for yourself here.
By Marie Claire Published
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The Best Memoirs of 2020 From 'Untamed' to 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'
They may be based on reality, but they'll still help you escape for a little while.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Andrew Gelwicks Shares His Favorite Books in 'Shelf Portrait'
Andrew Gelwicks shows Marie Claire his bookshelf in the latest episode of 'Shelf Portrait.' Find out his favorite books and order them for yourself here.
By Marie Claire Published
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Chelsea Handler Shows Us Her Dreamy Bookshelf in 'Shelf Portrait'
Actress and comedian Chelsea Handler shows Marie Claire her bookshelf in the latest episode of 'Shelf Portrait.' Find out her favorite books and order them for yourself here.
By Marie Claire Published
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Sydney Sweeney Shares Her Favorite YA Reads in 'Shelf Portrait'
'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney reveals her favorite YA reads while showing us her bookshelf in Marie Claire's 'Shelf Portrait' series. Watch it here.
By Marie Claire Published
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It's Time to Give Michelle Buteau Her Due
Get to know the comedian you recognize from, you know, that one thing with her hilarious and honest new book.
By Ilana Kaplan Published
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Dolly Parton Reveals Her Most Treasured Books in ‘Shelf Portrait’
Singer and songwriter Dolly Parton shows Marie Claire her book collection in the latest episode of 'Shelf Portrait.' Find out the icon’s most treasured books and order them for yourself here.
By Marie Claire Published
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'Plain Bad Heroines' Is a Great Spooky Read for Winter
"It's like Haunting of Hill House's 'Two Storms' scored to a gothic version of T. Swift's Folklore album..."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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HBO's 'The Undoing' vs. Jean Hanff Korelitz's Book 'You Should Have Known': All the Differences
The Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman drama is based on the 2014 novel.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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'Cobble Hill' Is Marie Claire's December Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Cecily von Ziegesar's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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How Does 'The Undoing' Book End?
The HBO drama is loosely based on Jean Hanff Korelitz's book "You Should Have Known."
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Chic Housewarming Gifts That Don't Scream"Re-Gift Me"
Brb, moving.
By Julia Marzovilla Published
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Jafar and the Wet Bandits
In an excerpt from Rachel Bloom's upcoming collection of essays, the actress lays out her complicated history with anxiety and depression.
By Rachel Bloom Published
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Gifts for Book Lovers That Are Truly Chic
From eye-candy coffee table books to cozy accessories that subtly say "I'm an intellectual."
By Jaimie Potters Published
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'His Only Wife' Is a Refreshingly Modern Ghanaian Love Story
"Afi is a worthy heroine, unwilling to yield to the patriarchal forces that threaten her spirit."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'Plain Bad Heroines' Is Marie Claire's November Book Club Pick
Read an exclusive excerpt from Emily Danforth's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Political Books to Read If You're Not Burnt Out From Election Coverage
Some will inspire you, others will make you quite angry.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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How Frida Kahlo Inspired This Latina to Finally Speak Spanish
After writing a book about the bold Latinx icon, I decided it was time to make a bold move myself.
By Arianna Davis Published
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Tana French's New Book "The Searcher" Is the Mystery Novel of the Season
You'll be on the edge of your seat.
By Tatjana Freund Published
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Unveils Her 'Unfinished' Book Cover
The actress is ready to share all in her upcoming memoir.
By Neha Prakash Published
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'When No One Is Watching' Isn't Your Typical Thriller
In fact, the plot is all too real for Black and brown communities.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'His Only Wife' Is Marie Claire's October Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Peace Adzo Medie's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published