The Weekly Covet: The Best Books to Read This Winter

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Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly Covet" your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.

Hunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the Marriage That Shook Europe

"I’m not sure if it was my recent visit to the newly reopened National Portrait Gallery or that ongoing mystery of her B initial necklace but Anne Boleyn feels especially fascinating right now. And according to the rave reviews, this enlightening look at her marriage to the King by two historians helps explain why." —Stellene Volandes, Editor in Chief

American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden

"Katie Rogers has been an exceptional White House correspondent for the last six years, covering with clarity and empathy two administrations under immense pressure in a deeply divisive political climate. Her first book, American Woman, expands that scope by thoroughly chronicling the rise of the 21st century First Lady, from Hillary Clinton up to Dr. Jill Biden, who comes to embody the evolution of this unelected, heavily scrutinized role into an important political voice. In a generation-definition election year, it's must read for Washington junkies and undecided voters alike." —Erik Maza, Executive Style Director

Yellowface: A Reese's Book Club Pick

"I just started reading Yellowface and I simply cannot put it down. It's a must read." —Ana Osorno, Social Media Editor

You Dreamed of Empires: A Novel

"One of the weirdest (in a good way) novels I've read in a long time is You Dreamed of Empires, where writer Álvaro Enrigue recreates the day Hernán Cortés entered the city of Tenochtitlan, and met Moctezuma. It's a vivid reimagining of history, and it'll stay with me for a long time." —Emily Burack, Senior News Editor

Come and Get It

"I could not put down Kiley Reid's Such a Fun Age. I'm excited for her next book to hit shelves at the end of this month." —MaryKate Boylan, Senior Fashion Editor

Second Chances in New Port Stephen: A Novel

"The holiday season may be over but my love for TJ Alexander's latest isn't. Centered on Eli, a trans man who gets stuck returning home for the season to deal with the echoes of his past, his well-meaning family, and the possibility of something new with an old high school flame. It's sweet, hilarious, and fantastically Floridian—just what you need for a winter escape." —Lauren Hubbard, Contributor

The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions

"Next up for me is The Best Minds, in which writer Jonathan Rosen explores brilliance and madness through the lens of his tragic, headline-making friend Michael Laudor." —Danielle Stein Chizzik, Deputy Editor

American Girls: One Woman's Journey into the Islamic State and Her Sister's Fight to Bring Her Home

"The fascinating new book American Girls by Jessica Roy is at the top of my reading list this winter—it's a true and wrenching story of two sisters from Arkansas that pairs thought-provoking commentary with the drama and suspense of a novel." —Erin Hobday, Executive Managing Editor

The True Love Experiment

"Whenever I'm in a reading rut, I just know a romance novel will pull me out of my slump. I absolutely devoured this novel from Christina Lauren, about a romance writer and a documentary filmmaker who team up to make a reality TV show—but end up falling for each other." —Emily Burack, Senior News Editor

Mountbatten

"A fascinating book on the life of Louis Mountbatten. A must read!" —Dania Ortiz, Fashion and Accessories Director

Private Equity: A Memoir

"Carrie Sun's memoir, about her experience working for a billionaire hedge fund tycoon, might read like fiction, but it all happened to her. It's not only a funny, revealing, and exciting read, it's also a fascinating look inside one of the world's most secretive and powerful industries." —Adam Rathe, Deputy Features Director

Audrey Hepburn in Paris

"My love for Audrey will never waver. I'm so excited to explore this book (on stands February 13) by Meghan Friedlander and Luca Dotti (Audrey’s son!), which gives an intimate look at the connection between the iconic actress and Paris." —Sophie Dweck, Associate Shopping Editor

Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era

"The upcoming season of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans is my own personal superbowl—as someone who has long-loved the Swans. What better time than now to re-read Capote's Women and brush up on my facts."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director

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