Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
Books
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Emma Straub's 'All Adults Here' Is Marie Claire's May Book Club Pick
Read an exclusive excerpt from Straub's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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The Major Differences Between Hulu's 'Normal People' and the Book
The characters lack the depth that made Rooney's novel so brilliant.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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'Normal People' Season 2: Everything We Know
Long live the Sally Rooney hype.
By Lauren Puckett-Pope Published
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Daisy Edgar-Jones Plays Marianne in 'Normal People' on Hulu
She was accepted into a prestigious U.K. acting school at 14 years old.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Paul Mescal Plays Connell in the 'Normal People' Hulu Series
Paul, call me?
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Royal-Approved Books to Get You Through Quarantine
'Little Women,' 'The Four Agreements,' and more books Kate and Meghan love.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Marie Kondo on How to Spark Joy in Your Career
In an exclusive excerpt from her new book, 'Joy at Work,' Kondo espouses the importance of a tidy workspace—wherever that may be.
By Marie Kondo Published
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Even If You Haven't Read 'Anna Karenina,' You'll Love 'Anna K'
In March, Marie Claire read Jenny Lee's debut novel, 'Anna K.' See what the #ReadWithMC community thought about the book here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Uncomfortable Truth: Women Are Allowed to Be Mean Bosses, Too
Building a successful company actually requires you to run your business like one. So why are we so hard on female CEOs who do just that?
By Andrea Bartz Published
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Megan Angelo's 'Followers' Asks Us the Price We're Willing to Pay for Likes
In February, Marie Claire read Megan Angelo's debut novel, 'Followers.' See what the #ReadWithMC community thought about the book here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Kate Elizabeth Russell, Author of 'My Dark Vanessa,' on Creating the Book
...and the controversy that followed.
By Colleen Leahey McKeegan Published
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'Anna K' Is a Modern Retelling of 'Anna Karenina'
The novel is being compared to Gossip Girl and Crazy Rich Asians, so naturally it's our March #ReadWithMC pick.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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17 Books About Fashion Your Coffee Table Is Missing
The perfect low-key accent piece.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Uber Whistleblower Susan Fowler Recalls Her First Interaction With Then-CEO
Fowler's new book, Whistleblower: My Journey to Silicon Valley and Fight for Justice at Uber, is a chilling recounting of her experience at the company.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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BDSM Novels to Curl Up With for a Steamy Night In
The crème de la crème of the genre.
By Hana Hong Published
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15 Feminist Books Every Woman Should Add to Her Reading List
Even better if you get your male friends to read them.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Kiley Reid’s ‘Such a Fun Age’ Is a Lesson in White Privilege—Without Feeling Like One
If you didn't cringe during certain scenes, you missed the point.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Megan Angelo's 'Followers' Explores the Crazy, Dark World of Social Media
Influencers, but make it 2051.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Chelsea Clinton Will Publish 'She Persisted in Sports' From Bestselling Series
Her picture books are inspiring for kids—and adults!
By Rachel Epstein Published
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'Little Weirds' Is Emotional, Magical, and Fun All at Once
"To see the world through Jenny's eyes is to see it for the first time, shimmering with strangeness and unlimited possibility."
By Rachel Epstein Published
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All the Harry Potter Filming Locations You Can Visit in Real Life
You can't apparate, but you can fly there!
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Kiley Reid's 'Such a Fun Age' Keeps It Real on Race, Wealth, and Class
Kiley Reid's 'Such a Fun Age' has already been acquired by Lena Waithe's production company. It's also Marie Claire's January 2020 book club pick. Learn more here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Megan Abbott Wants You to Feel Everything
With the premiere of her TV series “Dare Me” on December 29, the novelist-turned-showrunner is taking her knack for humanizing the dynamics of gender, rage, and power beyond the page.
By Colleen Leahey McKeegan Published
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24 Jane Austen Gift Ideas for the Ultimate Fan
No, you can't get Mr. Darcy gift-wrapped.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Tomi Adeyemi Makes Magic. Again.
With the highly anticipated release of Children of Virtue and Vengeance, the sequel to the bestselling, politically charged fantasy Children of Blood and Bone, the 26-year-old proves that she's just getting started.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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'The Giver of Stars,' Jojo Moyes' Latest Historical Novel, Is Surprisingly Modern
We stan the Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky.
By Rachel Epstein Published