Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
Books
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As 'He's Just Not That Into You' Turns 20, Its Authors Reflect on Just How Much (and How Little) Dating Has Changed
The self-help book born out of 'Sex and the City' sparked a break-up revolution and became a pop culture phenomenon.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Rupi Kaur Reflects on Being Told Not to Self-Publish ‘Milk and Honey’—But Feeling Empowered to Do It Anyway
The best-selling author and poet spoke to editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike for the 'Marie Claire' podcast "Nice Talk."
By Sadie Bell Published
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30 Movie Adaptations That Are Just As Good As (Or Even Better Than) the Book
Consider your to-read list and your watch list full.
By Andrea Park Published
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Every Colleen Hoover Book, Ranked—From 'It Ends With Us' to 'Verity'
No. 1 isn’t what you might expect.
By Nicole Briese Published
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25 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 Published
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11 Books That Are the Antidote to Toxic Girlboss Hustle Culture
These memoirs and nonfiction titles will inspire you to focus on your personal ambitions.
By Andrea Park Published
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20 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 Published
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30 Revealing Celebrity Memoirs That'll Change Your Perspective on the Biggest A-Listers
Britney Spears, Demi Moore, Jessica Simpson, and more drop some serious bombshells in these pages.
By Andrea Park Published
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Books by Black Women that Should Really Be on Your Bookshelf
Get ready to find your next favorite author.
By Alexis Jones Last updated
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Hot and Steamy Books to Add to Your Shelf
Spice up your to-read list.
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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'Queenie' Author Candice Carty-Williams Only Wants to Tell Authentic Stories
The author and showrunner discusses turning her acclaimed 2019 novel into a Hulu miniseries.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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The 18 Best Romance Books of 2024 (So Far)
From boy-meets-girl beach reads to queer retellings of classic lit.
By Andrea Park Published
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36 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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These 37 Self-Help Books Are Inspirational Must-Reads in 2024
Consider them a form of self-care.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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The 14 Best Books for Music Lovers
Like your favorite song, these page turners—fiction and nonfiction alike—will stay with you.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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2024's Book Releases Have Gotten Off to a Stellar Start—Here's What We're Looking Forward to Next
From fantasy epics to mind-blowing thrillers, here are MC's 20 most anticipated books of the year.
By The Editors at Marie Claire Published
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‘Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead’ Is Our February Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt of Jenny Hollander’s book here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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#ReadWithMC Readers Thought 'Alice Sadie Celine' Was a 'Ride'
"A uniquely bizarre story about three women exploring love, sexuality, and agency..."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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The 15 Best Books of 2023, as Chosen by 'Marie Claire' Editors
From mind-blowing thrillers and glossy tell-alls to scathing depictions of today's media industry.
By The Editors at Marie Claire Published
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Life-Changing Books Everyone Should Read At Least Once
These game-changing, best-selling books will shift your perspective, just like they did for millions of others.
By Hana Hong Last updated
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#ReadWithMC Readers Declare Yomi Adegoke's 'The List' a Certified 'Page-Turner'
"I laughed. I cried and at some moments, I was genuinely afraid to turn the page..."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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The 13 Best True Crime Books to Devour
The definition of page-turners.
By Maria Ricapito Last updated
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'Alice Sadie Celine' Is Our December Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt of Sarah Blakley-Cartwright's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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These Books Are Scary Popular on TikTok—and Totally Worth It
BookTok is obsessed, and so are we.
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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In Defense of 'The Clique'
Over the years, Lisi Harrison’s early-aughts books have been unfairly reduced to a de facto “mean girl” manifesto. But the series actually gave outcasts like me an intimate look behind the curtain, ultimately developing empathy and perspective years beyond my age.
By Iman Hariri-Kia Published
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Inside Jessica Knoll's Thrilling Personal Library
Naturally, the author has a collection full of female-empowering titles.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published