Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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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
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13 Books That’ll Make You Want to Call Your Mom
These must-reads come from literary mothers like Maya Angelou and Amy Tan, as well as our contemporary faves.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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We Asked the Ultimate "Crime Junkie" Ashley Flowers to Share Her Favorite Crime Books
'The Missing Half' author/podcaster knows a good whodunit.
By Sadie Bell Published
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My Pregnancy Obsession Became the Freebirth Subculture
In an excerpt from Amanda Hess's debut memoir, 'Second Life,' she writes about a movement that predates MAHA moms.
By Amanda Hess 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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Ana Huang Is Ready to Rule Over Romance
With the release of 'King of Envy,' the author, who started as a self-published BookTok favorite, is quickly becoming the queen of the genre.
By Tyler McCall Published
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Before Lisa Jewell's Most Highly-Anticipated Thriller to Date Hits Shelves, We Ranked Her 10 Best Books
Few do page-turners quite like her.
By Nicole Briese Published
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Emily Henry Has Reinvigorated Our Love for Romance Novels—We Ranked Every One of Her Books So Far
Her latest novel, 'Great Big Beautiful Life,' just hit shelves.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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Climate Fiction So Earth-Shattering You’ll Never Forget to Recycle Again
These dystopian books imagine a future where the worst has already happened.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Allow the Best Romance Novels of 2025 to Sweep You Off Your Feet
We're obsessed with these new books from Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and Rebecca Yarros.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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Every Jennifer Weiner Novel, Ranked—From 'Good in Bed' to 'In Her Shoes'
All hail the queen of beach reads!
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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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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20 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 Published
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We Ranked Every Novel by Ruth Ware, "the New Agatha Christie"
Here's what you should read before her new thriller 'The Woman in Suite 11' hits shelves.
By Nicole Briese Published
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Music Didn't Cure Michelle Zauner's Sadness. Maybe That's the Point
The artist known as Japanese Breakfast opens up about finding her sound on a new album after experiencing whirlwind success.
By Sadie Bell Published
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28 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 Published
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36 Mystery Thriller Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down
These are certified page-turners.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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Mary Ellen Matthews Is the Woman Behind Every Portrait on 'SNL' Since 1999
The late-night show's resident photographer shares her favorite memories and insights from shooting all the talent who come through Studio 8H.
By Sadie Bell Published
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13 Books That Will Remind You Not to Text Your Ex
Allow these novels about heartbreak to help you heal.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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30 Books by Black Women That Should Really Be on Your Bookshelf
Add these classics and recent bestsellers to the top of your TBR stack.
By Alexis Jones Last updated
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'Children of Blood and Bone' Is About to Be Your Next Fantasy Obsession—What to Know About the Film and Its Cast
You won't believe how many A-listers have joined the cast of this book-to-screen adaptation.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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13 Fantasy Books That Will Transport You Anywhere But Here
If you need a bit of escapism, these #BookTok-obsessed series and enchanting novels will do the trick.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Don't Stress, Self-Help Books Are No Longer Shameful—I Found the Best Ones
A new generation of the genre are making sure to offer realistic, practical advice on cooking, cleaning, and living well.
By Quinci LeGardye Published