Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
Books
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Naoise Dolan's 'Exciting Times' Is Marie Claire's June #ReadWithMC Pick
Read an exclusive excerpt from Dolan's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'All Adults Here' Is an Ideal Quarantine Read
Though it will probably make you miss your family.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Sense and Social Distancing
Isolated, socially distant, and unable to touch anyone: The single life under COVID-19 is eerily Jane Austen-esque.
By Jessica M. Goldstein Published
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Sarah Pinsker, Author of 'Song for a New Day,' on Predicting the Pandemic in Her 2019 Novel
As Pinsker's fiction becomes our reality, she offers her views on how we can weather the COVID-19 crisis.
By Carl Kelsch Published
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The 13 Best Books to Read in 2020
Escape reality with one of our favorite new novels.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Most Scandalous Fashion Books to Read Right Now
Pass the popcorn, here are 20 of the most jaw-dropping, gossip-filled fashion books ever!
By Joseph Errico Published
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Laura Harrier Shares Her Favorite Books in 'Shelf Portrait'
Hollywood actress and Louis Vuitton muse Laura Harrier gave us a tour of her bookshelf.
By Sally Holmes Published
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'Rodham' Is a Frustrating But Fascinating Look at an Alternate-Universe Hillary Clinton
Curtis Sittenfeld's new book imagines Hillary's life without Bill—but it turns out a liberated Rodham still isn’t an open one.
By Rachel Simon Published
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Care Package Ideas to Send to Your Loved Ones in Quarantine
Who doesn't want a box of candles and beauty products delivered to them?!
By Rachel Epstein Published
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A New Biography on Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Is Coming
'Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family' will be released this summer.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Rebecca Serle's 'In Five Years' Is Not the Story You Think It Is
You'll devour it—just don't expect a lighthearted romance novel.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Emma Straub's 'All Adults Here' Is Marie Claire's May Book Club Pick
Read an exclusive excerpt from Straub's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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The Major Differences Between Hulu's 'Normal People' and the Book
The characters lack the depth that made Rooney's novel so brilliant.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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'Normal People' Season 2: Everything We Know
Long live the Sally Rooney hype.
By Lauren Puckett-Pope Published
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Daisy Edgar-Jones Plays Marianne in 'Normal People' on Hulu
She was accepted into a prestigious U.K. acting school at 14 years old.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Paul Mescal Plays Connell in the 'Normal People' Hulu Series
Paul, call me?
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Royal-Approved Books to Get You Through Quarantine
'Little Women,' 'The Four Agreements,' and more books Kate and Meghan love.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Even If You Haven't Read 'Anna Karenina,' You'll Love 'Anna K'
In March, Marie Claire read Jenny Lee's debut novel, 'Anna K.' See what the #ReadWithMC community thought about the book here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'In Five Years' Is Marie Claire's April Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Rebecca Serle's New York Times bestselling novel here, then dive in with us throughout the rest of the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Uncomfortable Truth: Women Are Allowed to Be Mean Bosses, Too
Building a successful company actually requires you to run your business like one. So why are we so hard on female CEOs who do just that?
By Andrea Bartz Published
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Megan Angelo's 'Followers' Asks Us the Price We're Willing to Pay for Likes
In February, Marie Claire read Megan Angelo's debut novel, 'Followers.' See what the #ReadWithMC community thought about the book here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Kate Elizabeth Russell, Author of 'My Dark Vanessa,' on Creating the Book
...and the controversy that followed.
By Colleen Leahey McKeegan Published
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'Anna K' Is a Modern Retelling of 'Anna Karenina'
The novel is being compared to Gossip Girl and Crazy Rich Asians, so naturally it's our March #ReadWithMC pick.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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17 Books About Fashion Your Coffee Table Is Missing
The perfect low-key accent piece.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Uber Whistleblower Susan Fowler Recalls Her First Interaction With Then-CEO
Fowler's new book, Whistleblower: My Journey to Silicon Valley and Fight for Justice at Uber, is a chilling recounting of her experience at the company.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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BDSM Novels to Curl Up With for a Steamy Night In
The crème de la crème of the genre.
By Hana Hong Published