Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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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
Features 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
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Casey Wilson Shows Us Her Dining Room-Turned-Library in 'Shelf Portrait'
Casey Wilson shows Marie Claire her book collection in the latest episode of 'Shelf Portrait.' Find out her favorite books and order them for yourself here.
By Marie Claire Published
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Nancy Jo Sales Wants Women to Know It’s Not You, It’s Dating Apps
The writer went viral for trashing Tinder in Vanity Fair. Her new book, Nothing Personal, pulls the curtain on online dating back even further.
By Maria Ricapito Published
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Meghan Markle Is Publishing Her First Children's Book, Inspired by Harry and Archie
'The Bench' will be published on June 8, 2021, and is available for pre-order today.
By Zoe Guy Published
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Looking for a Light Escape? Read 'The Dating Plan'
And no, you don't have to read The Marriage Game beforehand!
By Rachel Epstein Published
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20 New Books by Asian Authors to Get Excited About
We rounded up the best new 2021 book releases by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors, from Senator Mazie K. Hirono's 'Heart of Fire' to Helen Hoang's 'The Heart Principle.' Order them here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'Crying in H Mart' Is Our May Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Michelle Zauner's memoir, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Nyamayaro on Building Compassion and Gender Equity
Nyamayaro shares insights from her new memoir, 'I Am a Girl From Africa,' and how her upbringing in Zimbabwe shaped her humanitarian work.
By Neha Prakash Published
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Senator Hirono on Her Journey to the U.S. Senate and Having a "Heart of Fire"
At first glance, 'Heart of Fire' is a political memoir. At its core, it's an ode to a mother who changed her daughter's life.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Inside the Barbizon Hotel for Women
A combo of charm school, sorority house, and dorm, the Manhattan landmark was the ultimate room of one’s own for many famous women, as this new book details.
By Maria Ricapito Published