Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
Books
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Jeremiah Brent Shares His Favorite Art and Design Books in 'Shelf Portrait'
Naturally, the interior designer's home library is a dream.
By Marie Claire Published
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'The Heart Principle' Isn't the Light Romance Novel You Think It Is
"How do I review a book that made me laugh and cry and ache because the emotions emanating from every page were so real and so honest?"
By Marie Claire Published
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37 Great 2021 Memoirs to Add to Your TBR Pile
From Michelle Zauner's 'Crying in H Mart' to Tarana Burke's 'Unbound.'
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Anita Hill Believes We Can End Gender Violence
Three decades after her landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, the esteemed professor and lawyer has a message for leaders: The time is now to prioritize anti-gender violence policies.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'The Night She Disappeared' Is Our October Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Lisa Jewell's latest mystery, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Marie Claire Published
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In 'We Are Not Like Them' Art Imitates Life—and (Hopefully) Vice Versa
Read an excerpt from the thought-provoking new book. Then, keep scrolling to discover how the authors, Jo Piazza and Christine Pride, navigated their own relationship while building a believable world for Riley and Jen—best friends, one Black, one white, dealing with the killing of an unarmed Black boy by a white police officer.
By Danielle McNally Published
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The Book Club Revolution
Lots of women are voracious readers. Other women are capitalizing on that.
By Lily Herman Published
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Gina Yashere Shares Her Favorite Horror Reads and Black Female Authors
The comedienne and 'Bob Hearts Abishola' co-creator gave us a tour of her personal library.
By Marie Claire Published
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Lesley-Ann Brandt Shares Her Favorite Poetry Books and More in 'Shelf Portrait'
The Lucifer actress is a fan of Amanda Gorman's The Hill We Climb and Cleo Wade's Where to Begin.
By Marie Claire Published
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'We Were Never Here' Will Cure Your Wanderlust
...But not in the way that you think!
By Marie Claire Published
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'The Heart Principle' Is Our September Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Helen Hoang's latest romance novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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The 29 Best Movies Based on Books in 2021
Now's the perfect time to read the 900-page Dune!
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Tahereh Mafi Shares Her Favorite Books in 'Shelf Portrait'
Not sure which I love more: Mafi's book recommendations or her incredibly soothing voice.
By Marie Claire Published
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10 Books to Read If You Love Watching the Olympics
These stories revolve around the sports and competition we can't get enough of.
By Jessica Goodman Published
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'Skye Falling' Deserves a Spot on Your Summer Reading List
In July, Marie Claire read Mia McKenzie's 'Skye Falling.' See what the #ReadWithMC community thought about the book here.
By Marie Claire Published
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'We Were Never Here' Is Our August Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Andrea Bartz's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Julianna Margulies Reveals Her Favorite Authors in 'Shelf Portrait'
From Ann Patchett to Wallace Shawn.
By Marie Claire Published
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'The Other Black Girl' Gets Real About Racism in the Workplace
"It really hits home how many spaces don’t allow Black women to really show up as their authentic selves."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'Skye Falling' Is Our July Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Mia McKenzie's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Jessamyn Stanley Wants to Talk About All of It
In her new book, 'Yoke,' the yoga teacher and entrepreneur explores American yoga's link to capitalism, white supremacy, and more.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'Ace of Spades' Is This Summer's Must-Read YA Novel
My heart is hammering just thinking about the plot of Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's debut novel.
By Danielle Prescod Published
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Meghan Markle Says She "Needed Her Girls" in Her Book and Included a Nod to Princess Diana
In a new NPR interview, Meghan Markle revealed that her children's book, The Bench, contains several Easter eggs, including a nod to the late Princess Diana.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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The Ultimate Summer Beach Reads
We asked authors who are *chef's kiss* at writing beach reads to recommend their favorite books for curling up with under an umbrella, boat drink in hand.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'The Other Black Girl' Is Our June Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Zakiya Dalila Harris's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Michelle Zauner's 'Crying in H Mart' Is Deeply Moving
"She made me want to eat and cry at the same time..."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'Period. End of Sentence.' Invites Us to Reimagine the Menstrual Equity Movement
Fellow menstrual equity author Jennifer Weiss-Wolf dissects Anita Diamant’s new book, offering key takeaways in the fight for period justice.
By Jennifer Weiss-Wolf Published