Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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Emily Henry Has Reinvigorated Our Love for Romance Novels—We Ranked Every One of Her Books So FarIf 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 PublicationHow 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 SeriesRebecca 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 SeriesCould this be the next 'Bridgerton' or 'Tell Me Lies?'
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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'GIRLS' Asks You to Rethink What's Beautiful—and Complex—About GirlhoodThe 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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You Won't Be Able to Put Down the 29 Best Mystery-Thriller Books of 2025From 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 CrimeThese 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 HeartWe're obsessed with these new books from Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and Jasmine Guillory.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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14 Holiday Romance Books to Curl Up With This Christmas SeasonThey'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 PageFrom 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 HolidaysLooking 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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Stay Booked and Busy By Reading the 25 Best Novels of 2025We're obsessed with these titles by Mona Awad, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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We Ranked Every Book by Abby Jimenez, the Baker-Turned-Author Winning Over Romance Fans With Sweet StoriesFrom 'Yours Truly' to 'Just for the Summer.'
By Nicole Briese Published
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Padma Lakshmi's Recipe for a Better AmericaThe 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 SwoonElizabeth 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 MemoirIn 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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What Books to Read, Based on Your Favorite Taylor Swift EraThe "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' SeriesThe 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" WayThe author’s debut novel, 'Herculine', challenges purity politics and explores the dream of queer communes.
By Kerensa Cadenas Published
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21 Books About AI Boyfriends, Time-Travel Romances, and Dystopian Societies Every Sci-Fi Lover Needs to ReadWe 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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Everything We Know About the 'Powerless' TV Series—Including the Casting News Author Lauren Roberts Has TeasedA 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 FeminineYour 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 AwadThe '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 BrandAfter 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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31 Movie Adaptations That Are Just As Good As (Or Even Better Than) the BookConsider your to-read list and your watch list full.
By Andrea Park Last updated
