Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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Everything We Know About the Netflix Adaptation of Emily Henry's 'Funny Story'—Including Those Casting RumorsFans of the rom-com novelist are particularly excited to see Miles and Daphne's love story on the big screen.
By Nicole Briese Published
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38 Romantasy Books to Sweep You Away to Another World—And Off Your FeetHere's what to read when you've devoured the 'ACOTAR' and 'Empyrean' series.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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Coach's Book Bag Charms Are the Latest Chapter in Fashion's Literary TrendEveryone's saving these mini-novels a spot on their TBR.
By Meguire Hennes Published
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11 Books About Forbidden Love to Read If You're Spending Valentine's Day YearningIn these classics and contemporary, complex romances, the heart wants what the heart wants.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Attention All McFans: We Ranked the 15 Best Thrillers by Freida McFaddenIf you were obsessed with the book-to-movie adaptation of 'The Housemaid,' read these next.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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Exclusive: 'Royal Spin' Authors Omid Scobie and Robin Benway Pull Back the Curtain on Buckingham Palace's Press MachineScobie's debut novel follows a White House staffer turned palace press officer.
By Kristin Contino Published
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I Grew Up With a Stage Mom. I Can’t Help But Love ThemIn an excerpt from her book 'One Bad Mother,' Ej Dickson explores our love-hate relationship with notorious momagers.
By Ej Dickson Published
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The Cost of Ambition Is Always on Media Mogul Amy Dubois Barnett’s MindThe author, whose novel is set in the '90s magazine era, tells us the books she thinks capture a similar energy.
By Sadie Bell Published
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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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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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11 Books About Art Heists That Are Almost as Thrilling as Raiding the LouvreObsessed with unsolved painting theft and the underbelly of the art world? Allow us to recommend your next read.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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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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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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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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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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Stephanie LaCava Has a Thing for Cinematic BooksWe 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 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


