Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
Books
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The Women Who Took on ISIS—and Won: The Daughters of Kobani
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's new book The Daughters of Kobani tells the story of the all-female militia who defeated the Islamic State and changed women's rights in the Middle East forever. Read an exclusive excerpt here.
By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Published
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Playing Kerri Strug
A new original work of short fiction by Kiley Reid, author of the New York Times best seller Such a Fun Age, is a cutting, witty examination of the stories we tell ourselves and others—and what they reveal about who we actually are.
By Illustrations by Sofie Birkin Published
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'The Office of Historical Corrections' Surpassed Short Story Expectations
Think you're not into short stories? Think again.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Netflix's 'Lupin' Is a Riff on Maurice Leblanc's Classic 'Gentleman Burglar'
The real Arsène is more than 100 years old.
By Andrea Park Published
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Talks New Memoir 'Unfinished'
"I call it the in-between-interviews book."
By Marie Claire Published
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Shares a Peek at Her London Bookshelf in 'Shelf Portrait'
Her favorite fiction crush may or may not be Archie Andrews from the Archie Comics!
By Marie Claire Published
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'Detransition, Baby' Is Our February Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Torrey Peters's buzzy debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Orion Carloto (and Her Cat!) Show Us Her Bookshelf in 'Shelf Portrait'
She's one of those people who give away books to their friends!
By Marie Claire Published
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'Cobble Hill' Is Not 'Gossip Girl' 2.0
There are natural comparisons to Cecily von Ziegesar's bestselling series, but the book stands on its own.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Alanis Morissette Takes Us Inside Her Home Library in 'Shelf Portrait'
She used to hide her books out of shame!
By Marie Claire Published
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Jessica Jung Gives a Tour of Her Color-Coordinated Bookshelf in 'Shelf Portrait'
Jessica Jung shows Marie Claire her bookshelf 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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'The Office of Historical Corrections' Is Our January Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Danielle Evans's buzzy story collection, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Tomi Adeyemi Reveals Her All-Time Favorite Books in 'Shelf Portrait'
Author Tomi Adeyemi 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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The Best Memoirs of 2020 From 'Untamed' to 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'
They may be based on reality, but they'll still help you escape for a little while.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Andrew Gelwicks Shares His Favorite Books in 'Shelf Portrait'
Andrew Gelwicks shows Marie Claire his bookshelf in the latest episode of 'Shelf Portrait.' Find out his favorite books and order them for yourself here.
By Marie Claire Published
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Chelsea Handler Shows Us Her Dreamy Bookshelf in 'Shelf Portrait'
Actress and comedian Chelsea Handler shows Marie Claire her bookshelf 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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Kat McNamara Shows Off Her Eclectic Book Collection in 'Shelf Portrait'
Actress Kat McNamara shows Marie Claire her bookshelf 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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It's Time to Give Michelle Buteau Her Due
Get to know the comedian you recognize from, you know, that one thing with her hilarious and honest new book.
By Ilana Kaplan Published
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Dolly Parton Reveals Her Most Treasured Books in ‘Shelf Portrait’
Singer and songwriter Dolly Parton shows Marie Claire her book collection in the latest episode of 'Shelf Portrait.' Find out the icon’s most treasured books and order them for yourself here.
By Marie Claire Published
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'Plain Bad Heroines' Is a Great Spooky Read for Winter
"It's like Haunting of Hill House's 'Two Storms' scored to a gothic version of T. Swift's Folklore album..."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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HBO's 'The Undoing' vs. Jean Hanff Korelitz's Book 'You Should Have Known': All the Differences
The Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman drama is based on the 2014 novel.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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'Cobble Hill' Is Marie Claire's December Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Cecily von Ziegesar's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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How Does 'The Undoing' Book End?
The HBO drama is loosely based on Jean Hanff Korelitz's book "You Should Have Known."
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Chic Housewarming Gifts That Don't Scream"Re-Gift Me"
Brb, moving.
By Julia Marzovilla Published
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Jafar and the Wet Bandits
In an excerpt from Rachel Bloom's upcoming collection of essays, the actress lays out her complicated history with anxiety and depression.
By Rachel Bloom Published
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The 2020 Books You Should Add to Your Reading List
Exciting new and upcoming releases to order today.
By Rachel Epstein Published