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Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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Everything We Know About the Movie Adaptation of Emily Henry's 'Beach Read'—Including Those Swoon-Worthy Casting Rumors
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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Emily Henry Has Reinvigorated Our Love for Romance Novels—We Ranked Every One of Her Books So Far
If you watched the Netflix adaptation of 'People We Meet on Vacation' and want more, here's what to read next.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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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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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
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23 Books to Devour If You Can't Get Enough True Crime
These nonfiction titles and memoirs about serial killers and scammers are the definition of page-turners.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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The 25 Best Romance Novels of 2025 Will Capture Your Heart
We're obsessed with these new books from Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and Jasmine Guillory.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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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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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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14 Holiday Romance Books to Curl Up With This Christmas Season
They're as swoon-worthy as standing under the mistletoe.
By Andrea Park Published
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15 Must-Read Paranormal Books That Will Haunt You Long After the Last Page
From classics by Shirley Jackson and Stephen King to recent bestsellers.
By Andrea Park 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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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 Last updated
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We Ranked Every Book by Abby Jimenez, the Baker-Turned-Author Winning Over Romance Fans With Sweet Stories
From 'Yours Truly' to 'Just for the Summer.'
By Nicole Briese Published
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Padma Lakshmi's Recipe for a Better America
The television personality and author has been hungry for change—politically and personally. She hopes her next cookbook will be the answer.
By Neha Prakash Published
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15 Books to Read If the Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Trope Makes You Swoon
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy may be the blueprint, but you're guaranteed to fall for all of these novels.
By Andrea Park Published
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The Stories Malala Yousafzai Was Most Nervous to Share in Her New Memoir
In a candid conversation ahead of the release of her new book, the activist reflects on life beyond advocacy—from her years at Oxford to falling in love and learning to live on her own terms.
By Noor Ibrahim Published
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We Ranked Every Novel by Ruth Ware, "the New Agatha Christie"
Netflix just released an adaptation of one of her best-sellers, 'The Woman in Cabin 10.'
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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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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Read an Advanced Excerpt of 'The Defender,' the Latest Book in Romance Author Ana Huang's 'Gods of the Game' Series
The book, about a hotshot athlete and sports nutritionist, is releasing on October 28.
By Ana Huang Published



