Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
Books
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Everyone's Talking About the 'Shadow and Bone' Books—Here's What Order to Read Them In
Want to delve deeper into the Grishaverse? Here's your primer.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'Really Good, Actually'
"I honestly think this author is a genius and hilarious and I wish we could be friends in real life."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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'Now You See Us' Is Our March Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Balli Kaur Jaswal's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Sarah Bahbah Shows Off Her Bookshelf
Get inspired by the artist and photographer's book collection in the latest episode of MC's 'Shelf Portrait' series.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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'Really Good, Actually' Is Our February Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Monica Heisey's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'The Light Pirate'
"What a beautiful masterpiece."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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'The Vibrant Years' Is Our January Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Sonali Dev's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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'The Light Pirate' is our December Book Club Pick
Read an exclusive excerpt from Lily Brooks-Dalton's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Examining Motherhood in 'You Were Always Mine'
The forthcoming book from 'We Are Not Like Them' authors Jo Piazza and Christine Pride asks the question: Who gets to make the choice to be a mom?
By Danielle McNally Published
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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'Token Black Girl'
"The honesty does not let up…A memoir you won’t soon forget."
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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'Daughters of the New Year' Is Our November Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt of E.M. Tran's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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What the #ReadWithMC Community Thought of 'Mika in Real Life'
"When you are craving a loveable story with depth and true character development—this should be your next read."
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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'Token Black Girl' Is Our October Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Danielle Prescod's new memoir, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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'Mika In Real Life' Is Our September Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Emiko Jean's new novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Read an Excerpt From Sarah MacLean's 'Heartbreaker'
The latest entry in MacLean's 'Hell's Belles' universe is a delightfully feminist twist on Regency-era romance romps.
By Sarah MacLean Published
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What We're Reading This Month: 'Human Blues'
Read an excerpt from Elisa Albert's new novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'Book Lovers'
"I can’t tell you how excited but also nervous I was that this would not live up to my expectations."
By Kate Storey Last updated
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'These Impossible Things' Is Our June Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Salma El-Wardany's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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Akwaeke Emezi Writes About the Messiness of Love
The author of the highly anticipated new novel 'You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty' on writing an unconventional love story and the upcoming screen adaptation.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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Take a Tour of Ali Wentworth's Personal Library
The author and actress shares her favorite reads in 'Shelf Portrait.'
By Neha Prakash Published
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SuChin Pak Is No Longer Settling for Your Definition of Courage
In an excerpt from a new book, the journalist details the racist incidents at MTV News that shaped her early career and how she's only recently been able to dismantle that trauma.
By Neha Prakash Published
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'Book Lovers' Is Our May Book Club Pick
Get a sneak preview of Henry's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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Romance Novels to Read After 'Bridgerton'
Diverse reads to dive into after you finish the second season of the Netflix hit.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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Here's What We're Already Adding to Our TBR Pile
Just in case you needed something to look forward to.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Malala Yousafzai on Her Reading Journey
The activist shares what's on her bookshelf and why she's passionate about kids reading more than just textbooks.
By Neha Prakash Published
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'The Diamond Eye' Is Our April Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Kate Quinn's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published