Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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30 Beach Reads to Devour While Soaking Up the Sun This Summer
Your beach bag isn't complete without one of these page-turners.
By Sadie Bell Last updated
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2000s Nostalgia Is As Prevalent As Ever. But These Authors Aren't Sure Our Cultural Obsession Is for the Best
The 'Culture Creep,' 'Girl on Girl,' and 'Waiting for Britney Spears' writers discuss their new books and why we can't let Y2K go.
By Kerensa Cadenas Published
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10 Must-Read Thrillers That'll Inspire You to "Be Gay, Do Crime" This Pride
These murder mystery books feature acts of queer resistance—and should absolutely be on your TBR stack.
By Andrea Bartz Published
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Every Taylor Jenkins Reid Book, Ranked—From 'Daisy Jones the Six' to 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'
Her latest novel, 'Atmosphere,' just hit shelves.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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8 Divinely Erotic Books to Kick Off Your Hot Nun Summer
With her new memoir, 'The Dry Season,' out now, Melissa Febos shares the surprisingly sexy books she read during her year of intentional celibacy.
By Melissa Febos Published
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We Ranked Every Book by Ali Hazelwood, Who Went From Scientist to Best-Selling Romance Novelist
Her novels are known for being set in the STEM world...and being very steamy.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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25 Books That Are Wildly Popular on TikTok—and Absolutely Worth Reading
BookTok is obsessed, and so are we.
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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40 Revealing Celebrity Memoirs That'll Change Your Perspective on the Biggest A-Listers
Britney Spears, Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson, and more drop serious bombshells in these pages.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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30 Self-Help Books to Read as a Form of Self-Care
Allow these titles to empower and inspire you.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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13 Books That’ll Make You Want to Call Your Mom
These must-reads come from literary mothers like Maya Angelou and Amy Tan, as well as our contemporary faves.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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We Asked the Ultimate "Crime Junkie" Ashley Flowers to Share Her Favorite Crime Books
'The Missing Half' author/podcaster knows a good whodunit.
By Sadie Bell Published
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My Pregnancy Obsession Became the Freebirth Subculture
In an excerpt from Amanda Hess's debut memoir, 'Second Life,' she writes about a movement that predates MAHA moms.
By Amanda Hess Published
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Ana Huang Is Ready to Rule Over Romance
With the release of 'King of Envy,' the author, who started as a self-published BookTok favorite, is quickly becoming the queen of the genre.
By Tyler McCall Published
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Before Lisa Jewell's Most Highly-Anticipated Thriller to Date Hits Shelves, We Ranked Her 10 Best Books
Few do page-turners quite like her.
By Nicole Briese Published
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Climate Fiction So Earth-Shattering You’ll Never Forget to Recycle Again
These dystopian books imagine a future where the worst has already happened.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Every Jennifer Weiner Novel, Ranked—From 'Good in Bed' to 'In Her Shoes'
All hail the queen of beach reads!
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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10 Books to Read for a Killer Vacation
Pack these novels about vacations gone very wrong on your next trip.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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36 Mystery Thriller Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down
These are certified page-turners.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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Mary Ellen Matthews Is the Woman Behind Every Portrait on 'SNL' Since 1999
The late-night show's resident photographer shares her favorite memories and insights from shooting all the talent who come through Studio 8H.
By Sadie Bell Published
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13 Books That Will Remind You Not to Text Your Ex
Allow these novels about heartbreak to help you heal.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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30 Books by Black Women That Should Really Be on Your Bookshelf
Add these classics and recent bestsellers to the top of your TBR stack.
By Alexis Jones Last updated
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13 Fantasy Books That Will Transport You Anywhere But Here
If you need a bit of escapism, these #BookTok-obsessed series and enchanting novels will do the trick.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Don't Stress, Self-Help Books Are No Longer Shameful—I Found the Best Ones
A new generation of the genre are making sure to offer realistic, practical advice on cooking, cleaning, and living well.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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Photographer Beth Garrabrant's Book 'Things Shouldn't Be So Hard' Is a Tender Depiction of Coming of Age
The artist, best known for capturing Taylor Swift's album art, shares exclusive images from her debut photo book and the stories behind each shot.
By Sadie Bell Published
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21 Books That Spill the Scandals, Successes, and Secrets of the British Royal Family
They have more shocking revelations and juicy secrets than you saw on 'The Crown.'
By Andrea Park Published
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2024's Best Romance Books Include Brontë Retellings, Stories Inspired by Taylor Swift Lyrics, and More
Add these 25 new novels to your to-read stack ASAP.
By Andrea Park Last updated


