Buy the Book
With Marie Claire's series "Buy the Book," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok.
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11 Books About Forbidden Love to Read If You're Spending Valentine's Day Yearning
In these classics and contemporary, complex romances, the heart wants what the heart wants.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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The Cost of Ambition Is Always on Media Mogul Amy Dubois Barnett’s Mind
The author, whose novel is set in the '90s magazine era, tells us the books she thinks capture a similar energy.
By Sadie Bell Published
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Eat the Rich in 2026 With These Books About the Ultra-Wealthy
These novels about rich people behaving badly, wild heiresses, and the upper echelons of society are total page-turners.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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11 Books About Art Heists That Are Almost as Thrilling as Raiding the Louvre
Obsessed with unsolved painting theft and the underbelly of the art world? Allow us to recommend your next read.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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11 Novels About Dysfunctional Families to Put You at Ease When You're Home for the Holidays
Looking for an escape from the family function? Read these books by Emma Straub, Zadie Smith, and more.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Stephanie LaCava Has a Thing for Cinematic Books
We asked the 'Nymph' author to tell us about the titles that she thinks unfold like a movie, or tell her favorite Hollywood tales.
By Sadie Bell Published
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What Books to Read, Based on Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era
The "English Teacher" of pop loves a good literary reference.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Kick Off Your Spooky Season By Reading These Dark Fairy Tales, Hand-Picked by Mona Awad
The 'We Love You, Bunny' author has a thing for books about "dark enchantment."
By Sadie Bell Published
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These 12 Beautifully Translated Books Will Cure Your Summer Wanderlust
Elena Ferrante, Eva Baltasar, and more will make it feel like you got your passport stamped.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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7 Romance Novels That Might Convince You to Reconnect With an Ex
Thinking of rekindling things with a former flame? No problem. Author Bola Babalola has just the book recommendations for you.
By Sadie Bell Published
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11 Books to Read When Not Even an Aperol Spritz Can Fix Your Summertime Sadness
Feeling the summer bummer malaise? No problem.
By Liz Doupnik 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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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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13 Books for When You Want to Curl Up and Read About Murder
Calling all fans of "cozy mysteries."
By Liz Doupnik Last updated
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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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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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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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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
