Here, you'll find Marie Claire's curated collection of honest, authentic books reviews and recommendations—including how to participate in our online monthly book club. (Yes, you really don't have to leave your couch!)
#ReadWithMC September Pick
Thriller 'When No One Is Watching' Is Our September Book Club Pick
Exclusive Sneak Peeks
The spot where we post exclusive excerpts of the monthly #ReadWithMC picks.
'Luster' Is Our August Book Club Pick
Read an excerpt from Raven Leilani's highly-anticipated novel, out August 4, here.
Read an Excerpt From 'The Vanishing Half'
Brit Bennett's bestselling novel follows twins who escape their small town and end up in two different worlds: one Black and one white.
Read an Exclusive Excerpt From 'Exciting Times'
Our June book club pick features a queer main character.
Read an Exclusive Excerpt From 'All Adults Here'
The novel is Marie Claire's May book club pick.
'In Five Years' Is MC's April Book Club Pick
Think: '13 Going on 30' meets 'The Family Man.'
Reader Reviews
Honest thoughts about what you loved—and didn't love!—about the #ReadWithMC picks.
'Luster' Is Messy, Beautiful, and Complicated
Our readers said Raven Leilani's sentences are poetry.
'The Vanishing Half' Is This Summer's Must-Read
"This is one of those books with so much to unpack and explore, I could be here all day."
'Exciting Times' Will Remind You of Sally Rooney
Still, Naoise Dolan deserves her own praise.
'All Adults Here' Is an Ideal Quarantine Read
Though it will probably make you miss your family.
Best of 2020
The Brand New Books in Our TBR Pile
Exciting new and upcoming releases to add to your reading list.
These New Memoirs Are Too Good Not to Read
They may be based on reality, but they'll still help you escape for a little while.
The Novels to Read When the Days Get Shorter
Bonus: They're all by women.
Read These Books for Inspiration in 2020
Consider them a form of self-care.
16 Books by Latinx Authors We Can't Put Down
Stories so good, you won't need a bookmark.
The Best Beach Reads* for Summer 2020
*Also the best stay-inside-to-stop-the-spread-of-COVID reads.
Kim Wall Was So Much More Than a Headline
Three years after her murder, new book A Silenced Voice tells the story of Kim the fearless journalist—not Kim the victim.
The LGBTQ+ Authors We Can't Stop Reading
These will hold a special place in your heart and on your bookshelf.
