Books
Marie Claire's guide to books, with news, reviews and buying guides for the discerning reader.
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Sarah J. Maas Reveals 'ACOTAR' Book 6 Hits Shelves This Fall—With Book 7 Coming Soon After
We're dying to read the next installment in the hit romantasy series.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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Bestselling Author Sarah J. Maas Is Back—and a High (Fashion) Lady
She returned to the interview circuit in a celebrity-favorite label.
By Halie LeSavage Last updated
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Tanya Bush Shares What Books About Food Keep Her Well Fed
The writer and pastry chef knows what it means to savor something—be it a great meal or a novel you can’t put down
By Sadie Bell Published
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I Can't Stop Rewatching 'Heated Rivalry.' The Rest of the 'Game Changers' Books Are Next on My List
The hit HBO Max series only covers two books in Rachel Reid's bestselling hockey romance series.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Every Colleen Hoover Book, Ranked—From 'It Ends With Us' to 'Verity'
The best-selling author just released her 27th novel earlier this year.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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Royals Use Fashion "to Reign, Not to Rule," Says 'Fashioning the Crown' Author
Justine Picardie tells 'Marie Claire' the monarchy's influence is largely communicated through "the power of visual impact."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Everything We Know About the Netflix Adaptation of Emily Henry's 'Funny Story'—Including Those Casting Rumors
Fans 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 Feet
Here's what to read when you've devoured the 'ACOTAR' and 'Empyrean' series.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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Everything We Know About the Movie Adaptation of Emily Henry's 'Beach Read'—Including Who Will Play January
Five of the romance novelist's books are getting the big-screen treatment, and we can't wait for this one.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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15 Hockey Romance Books Hot Enough to Melt an Ice Rink
These must-reads are sure to fill the 'Heated Rivalry'-sized hole in your heart.
By Andrea Park Published
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11 Books About Forbidden Love to Read If You're Spending Valentine's Day Yearning
In these classics and contemporary, complex romances, the heart wants what the heart wants.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Calling All Hockey Romance Fans: Here's Everything We Know About the 'Off Campus' TV Series
Elle Kennedy's beloved book series is receiving the Prime Video treatment.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Attention All McFans: We Ranked the 15 Best Thrillers by Freida McFadden
If 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 Machine
Scobie'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 Them
In 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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When Will We Return to Cousins for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Movie? Here's Everything We Know
Jenny Han says, "There is another big milestone left in Belly's journey."
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Everything We Know About 'The Love Hypothesis' Movie—Including Why #BookTok Fans Are Already Obsessed With the Cast
Prepare to fall in love with this romance by Ali Hazelwood if you haven't already.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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The Cost of Ambition Is Always on Media Mogul Amy Dubois Barnett’s Mind
The 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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13 Novels You Won’t Be Able to Put Down in 2026
With new books by Maggie O'Farrell, Tayari Jones, and more coming soon, hitting your reading goal has never been easier.
By Andrea Park Published
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Eat the Rich in 2026 With These Books About the Ultra-Wealthy
These novels about rich people behaving badly, wild heiresses, and the upper echelons of society are total page-turners.
By Liz Doupnik Published
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Emily Henry Has Reinvigorated Our Love for Romance Novels—We Ranked Every One of Her Books So Far
If 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 Publication
How 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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There's Never Been a Better Time to Get Into 'Fourth Wing,' One of #BookTok's Favorite Romantasy Series
Rebecca Yarros's novels have become a literary phenomenon—and there's more on the way.
By Nicole Briese Last updated
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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 Series
Could this be the next 'Bridgerton' or 'Tell Me Lies?'
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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The Long-Awaited 'Children of Blood and Bone' Movie Releases Next Year—Here's Everything We Know
You won't believe how many A-listers are in the cast of this book-to-screen adaptation.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Love Twists and Whodunits? You'll Want to Read These 10 Mystery-Thriller Books Coming in 2026
Pageturners by Alice Feeney, Gillian McAllister, and more are about to hit shelves soon.
By Andrea Park Published



