Books
Want a great book recommendation? Be it summer reads or a classic to cosy up with, find out what team Marie Claire are reading
Books
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How To Write A Novel – By Women Who've Actually Done It
As Acting Features Director Corinne Redfern comes to the end of her six-week challenge to write a book, she speaks to nine successful authors about how they ended up getting published…
By Marie Claire
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Envy-Inducing! The Best Interiors Books
There’s nothing quite like a nosy at how the other half live and, luckily for you, we’ve managed to bag insider access to some of the most stylish homes via these inspiring best interiors books.
By Marie Claire
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Sane: Can You Tone Your Mind Just Like Your Body?
Sane by Emma Young offers readers a six-point plan to help improve your mental strength.
By Marie Claire
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This Weekend: Carol, The Film Everyone’s Talking About (And The Book You Have To Read)
Released this weekend, Carol is one of the most amazing films ever - and if you haven't read the book, you're in for a treat
By Marie Claire
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The Best Thrillers Of 2015
We all love a book that keeps us gripped, guessing and greedy for more. Here are the best thrillers of 2015. Be warned...you won't want to turn the lights off.
By Marie Claire
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How To Overcome Writer's Block – And Finish Writing That Chapter
As our Acting Features Director, Corinne Redfern, embarks on the fifth week of her quest to write her first novel, she discovers how to feel inspired every day of the week…
By Marie Claire
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And The Oxford Dictionaries' Word Of The Year Is…
Actually an emoji.
By Marie Claire
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A Previously Unseen Charlotte Brontë Story Has Been Discovered
The story, as well as a poem, was discovered in her mother's possessions
By Marie Claire
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Young Adult Fiction: Tears, Triumphs And Tantrums
If you're looking for an emotional read, then young adult fiction is where it's at...
By Marie Claire
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Writing Young Adult Fiction – 4 Ways To Make Your Manuscript Stand Out
As Acting Features Director Corinne Redfern continues her quest to write a novel with the help of Windows 10, she finds out how to stand out from the crowd…
By Marie Claire
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1D & Kate Moss Among Stars Who’ve Teamed Up For Children In Need Kid’s Book
And here we’ve got a sneak preview of the book for you.
By Marie Claire
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There's A Sherlock Colouring Book And We Really Want It
So you may be over the swirly flowers and underwater scenes but before you put your pens away just stop right there! There's a Sherlock colouring book - and it's soooo good.
By Marie Claire
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Best News Ever: J.K. Rowling Is Writing A New Children's Book
Who's excited?
By Marie Claire
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Is Officially The 'Best Of The Best' - And We Couldn't Agree More...
When it was released in 2006, it stole our hearts - and now nearly 10 years later, Half of a Yellow Sun has been named the ‘Best of the Best’ of the second decade of The Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction.
By Marie Claire
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Your Top Autumn Rom-Com Reads
Ditch the TV remote, these feel-good books will have you gripped throughout autumn
By Marie Claire
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Become An Author On The Go: 8 Tips For Writing A Book On Your Commute
Think you're too busy to write a book? As part of a series on how to make it as a writer in partnership with Windows 10, Acting Features Director Corinne Redfern shows you how easily it can be done.
By Marie Claire
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The 25 Best Jane Austen Quotes
The wittiest woman in literature is still one of our favourite authors of all time. To celebrate what would have been her birthday, here's our rundown of her most brilliantly eloquent quotes...
By Francesca Rice
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10 Times Nicholas Sparks Made Us Cry
Get your tissues ready as we look back at the best tear-jerking moments Sparks has to offer. From The Notebook to Safe Haven, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
By Marie Claire
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5 Ghost Stories That Will Keep You Up All Night
Look - don't say we didn't warn you, ok?
By Marie Claire
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And The Winner Is...The Man Booker Prize Is Announced
Six hopefuls. One prize. Here's who won the Man Booker Prize last night. And £50,000...
By Marie Claire
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Crazy Fictional Families That Will Make Yours Seem Normal
You can choose your friends but – well, you know the rest. Here are our favourite dysfunctional families in fiction
By Marie Claire
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The Best Trashy Books To Read This Weekend
We love a big, fat blockbuster, whether it's a 'thought-provoking' saga or wall-to-wall sex and family feuds. If you fancy a guilty pleasure look no further. Here's our pick of the best trashy books ever
By Marie Claire
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The 8 Best Break-Up Books
It's over. That's it. Finito. Here are the eight best break-up books you need right now
By Lucy Pavia
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You can now buy Harry Potter’s house as 4 Privet Drive is up for sale
For half a million pounds you too can live in the cupboard under the stairs
By Frederica Palmer
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Books For The Boys (That We Love Too)
There are some books that are meant for men. Oh, really?
By Marie Claire
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Man Booker Shortlist Announced
At last! The prestigious Man Booker shortlist is revealed - get yourself to a bookshop pronto
By Marie Claire
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9 Things You Definitely Didn’t Know About Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie, doyenne of crime fiction, wearer of tightly-curled hairdo and author of 66 detective / mystery stories, would have been 125 on September 15th. But turns out, there's a lot more to her than we first thought...
By Marie Claire