Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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We Did Some Sleuthing and Found the 24 Best Mystery-Thriller Books of 2025 So Far
If you like whodunits full of twists and turns, look no further.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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Stay Booked and Busy By Reading the 20 Best Novels of 2025 So Far
We're obsessed with these titles by Mona Awad, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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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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Calling All Hockey Romance Fans: Here's Everything We Know About the 'Off Campus' TV Series So Far
Elle Kennedy's romance books about the Briar U hockey team will receive the Prime Video treatment.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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Taylor Jenkins Reid Has Been Sharing Updates About 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' Netflix Film. Here's What We Know
Fans have a lot of thoughts about who should play the titular character and Celia St. James.
By Nicole Briese Published
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I Couldn't Help But Wonder: Are Carrie's Book Props in 'And Just Like That' Major Plot Spoilers?
An absurd deep dive into Carrie's reading material and why it might be the key to unlocking the show's unhinged storylines.
By Greta Rainbow Published
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20 Life-Changing Books Everyone Should Read At Least Once
From classics by Joan Didion and Toni Morrison to recent best-sellers.
By Hana Hong Published
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22 Books About Fashion That Will Make You Think Differently About the Industry
From nonfiction deep dives about brands to memoirs by style icons.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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Everything We Know About Netflix's Adaptation of 'Quicksilver,' One of the Hottest Romantasy Series on #BookTok
We can't wait for enemies-to-lovers Saeris and Kingfisher to grace our screens.
By Nicole Briese Published
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25 Books By LGBTQ+ Authors You Need to Add to Your Reading List
You won't be able to put down these moving memoirs and touching romances.
By Bianca Rodriguez 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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Being Plus-Size on 'America's Next Top Model' Was Meant to Be My "Hook"
In an excerpt from her memoir 'You Wanna Be On Top?,' Sarah Hartshorne describes her time on the infamous show.
By Sarah Hartshorne Published
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Now That We've Devoured 'Onyx Storm,' We're Rounding Up Everything We Know About the 'Fourth Wing' TV Show
Rebecca Yarros's bestselling romantasy series is getting the Prime Video series treatment.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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34 Fascinating Memoirs You Won't Be Able to Put Down
Make room on the nightstand.
By Alexis Jones Published
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16 Books That Put a Modern Day Twist on Ancient Mythology
All the gods and goddesses you know and love, but with a scandalous or feminist twist.
By Nicole Briese Published
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Elyce Arons Hopes You Remember Her Best Friend Kate Spade—and the Business They Built—As She Does
The 'We Might Just Make It After All' author reflects on the handbag empire's humble origins and her late business partner.
By Nicole Briese Published
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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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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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30 Self-Help Books to Read as a Form of Self-Care
Allow these titles to empower and inspire you.
By Rachel Epstein Published