Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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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
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Grace Byron Is Telling Her Story in Her Own "Demonic" Way
The author’s debut novel, 'Herculine', challenges purity politics and explores the dream of queer communes.
By Kerensa Cadenas Published
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Sarah J. Maas Recently Shared a Major Update About 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' Book 6. Here's Everything We Know
We're dying to read the next installment in the hit romantasy series.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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21 Books About AI Boyfriends, Time-Travel Romances, and Dystopian Societies Every Sci-Fi Lover Needs to Read
We rounded up the best of the genre, from classics by George Orwell and Octavia E. Butler to recent bestsellers.
By Andrea Park Published
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If You Miss 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' Don't Worry: Prime Video's 'Every Summer After' Adaptation Is "Coming Soon"
Here's everything we know—including who's playing Percy and Sam—in what's sure to be the next hit romance series.
By Nicole Briese Published
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Everything We Know About the 'Powerless' TV Series—Including the Casting News Author Lauren Roberts Has Teased
A Prime Video show based on the romantasy books is coming, and fans can trust "the right guy" will be cast as Kai.
By Andrea Park Published
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16 Enchanting Books About Witches That'll Cast a Spell on You—And Inspire You to Tap Into Your Divine Feminine
Your spooky season reading list has arrived.
By Andrea Park 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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Why I Left My Own Billion-Dollar Brand
After years spent telling women they’re beautiful as they are, I couldn’t back skin-whitening and contouring products, Bobbi Brown writes.
By Bobbi Brown Published
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30 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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31 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 Last updated
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11 Dark Academia Books That Major in the Perfect Amount of Suspense and Fantasy
Here's what to read to get into the school spirit, whether you're headed back to campus or not.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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We Don't Want Summer to End, So We Ranked the Best Books By Elin Hilderbrand—a.k.a. the Queen of Beach Reads
Mentally, we're in Nantucket, reading one of her novels by the sea.
By Nicole Briese 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 Last updated
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34 Red-Hot Erotic Novels to Spice Up Your TBR List
From classics like the 'Bridgerton' series to romantasy favorites and tantalizing literary fiction.
By Brooke Knappenberger 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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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



