Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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Every Colleen Hoover Book, Ranked—From 'It Ends With Us' to 'Verity'
The best-selling author just released her 27th novel earlier this year.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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Everything We Know About the Netflix Adaptation of Emily Henry's 'Funny Story'—Including Those Casting Rumors
Fans of the rom-com novelist are particularly excited to see Miles and Daphne's love story on the big screen.
By Nicole Briese Published
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Royals Use Fashion "to Reign, Not to Rule," Says 'Fashioning the Crown' Author
Justine Picardie tells 'Marie Claire' the monarchy's influence is largely communicated through "the power of visual impact."
By Kristin Contino Published
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38 Romantasy Books to Sweep You Away to Another World—And Off Your Feet
Here's what to read when you've devoured the 'ACOTAR' and 'Empyrean' series.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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Coach's Book Bag Charms Are the Latest Chapter in Fashion's Literary Trend
Everyone's saving these mini-novels a spot on their TBR.
By Meguire Hennes Published
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Everything We Know About the Movie Adaptation of Emily Henry's 'Beach Read'—Including Who Will Play January
Five of the romance novelist's books are getting the big-screen treatment, and we can't wait for this one.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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15 Hockey Romance Books Hot Enough to Melt an Ice Rink
These must-reads are sure to fill the 'Heated Rivalry'-sized hole in your heart.
By Andrea Park Published
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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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Attention All McFans: We Ranked the 15 Best Thrillers by Freida McFadden
If you were obsessed with the book-to-movie adaptation of 'The Housemaid,' read these next.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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Exclusive: 'Royal Spin' Authors Omid Scobie and Robin Benway Pull Back the Curtain on Buckingham Palace's Press Machine
Scobie's debut novel follows a White House staffer turned palace press officer.
By Kristin Contino Published
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I Grew Up With a Stage Mom. I Can’t Help But Love Them
In an excerpt from her book 'One Bad Mother,' Ej Dickson explores our love-hate relationship with notorious momagers.
By Ej Dickson Published
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When Will We Return to Cousins for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Movie? Here's Everything We Know
Jenny Han says, "There is another big milestone left in Belly's journey."
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Everything We Know About 'The Love Hypothesis' Movie—Including Why #BookTok Fans Are Already Obsessed With the Cast
Prepare to fall in love with this romance by Ali Hazelwood if you haven't already.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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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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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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13 Novels You Won’t Be Able to Put Down in 2026
With new books by Maggie O'Farrell, Tayari Jones, and more coming soon, hitting your reading goal has never been easier.
By Andrea Park 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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The Risky, Wild Fun of Launching a Literary Publication
How founders Anika Jade Levy and Nat Ruiz turned 'Forever Magazine' into every It girl's must-read.
By Sadie Bell Published
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There's Never Been a Better Time to Get Into 'Fourth Wing,' One of #BookTok's Favorite Romantasy Series
Rebecca Yarros's novels have become a literary phenomenon—and there's more on the way.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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Netflix Is Adapting One of #BookTok's Favorite Romances—Here's What We Know About Ana Huang's 'Twisted Love' TV Series
Could this be the next 'Bridgerton' or 'Tell Me Lies?'
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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The Long-Awaited 'Children of Blood and Bone' Movie Releases Next Year—Here's Everything We Know
You won't believe how many A-listers are in the cast of this book-to-screen adaptation.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Love Twists and Whodunits? You'll Want to Read These 10 Mystery-Thriller Books Coming in 2026
Pageturners by Alice Feeney, Gillian McAllister, and more are about to hit shelves soon.
By Andrea Park Published
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11 Romance Novels Coming in 2026 to Add to Your TBR List If You Love Love (And Spice)
We're looking forward to these books by B.K. Borison, Katherine Center, Beth O'Leary, and more.
By Andrea Park Published
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'GIRLS' Asks You to Rethink What's Beautiful—and Complex—About Girlhood
The authors/curators of the MoMu exhibit of the same name share what Sofia Coppola and her contemporaries can teach us.
By Sadie Bell Published
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The Best Kristin Hannah Books, Ranked—From 'Firefly Lane' to 'Nightingale'
Get your tissues ready.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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You Won't Be Able to Put Down the 29 Best Mystery-Thriller Books of 2025
From new bestsellers by Lisa Jewell and Ruth Ware to underrated whodunits.
By Nicole Briese Last updated



