Mueenuddin's Epic Novel Set to Dominate 2026
Acclaimed author Daniyal Mueenuddin's debut novel, 'This Is Where the Serpent Lives', is a brutal, funny epic of power and class in Pakistan, tipped to be a major literary success in 2026.
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Literary Converts to Catholicism in 20th Century Britain
Explore the surprising wave of British literary figures, from Evelyn Waugh to Muriel Spark, who converted to Catholicism between 1910 and 1960. A new book examines their profound journeys.
What to Read in 2026: Bookseller Recommendations
Discover the must-read books for 2026, featuring upcoming releases from African authors and the best of Black diaspora writing. Get expert picks from booksellers in Nigeria, Kenya, and the UK.
Gish Jen's 'Bad Bad Girl' Blends Fiction and Memoir
Author Gish Jen's new novel, 'Bad Bad Girl', is a fictionalised exploration of her troubled relationship with her Chinese mother and the historical forces that shaped their lives. A poignant search for understanding.
Review: Bryan Washington's 'Palaver' Novel
A review of Bryan Washington's third novel, 'Palaver', exploring a mother-son reunion in Tokyo. Discover the themes of exile, family, and queer identity in this stylish new release.
Forgotten 1545 Spanish novel by woman gets new life
Beatriz Bernal's pioneering 1545 knight's tale, the first Spanish novel by a woman, is reborn in an illustrated adaptation. Discover the strong female characters that predate Don Quixote.
Indigenous Author's Startling Novel Challenges Colonial Worldview
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's 'Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies' offers a profound, satirical critique of colonialism through an Ojibwe lens. Discover this startlingly original work now.
Review: Madeleine Gray's Chosen Family Explores Queer Friendship
Madeleine Gray's second novel, Chosen Family, masterfully explores the lifelong bond between two women. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and queer identity set across 18 years. Read our review.
Best Translated Fiction of 2025: Essential Reads
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Cărtărescu's literary revenge against communism
Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize prospects as his work reaches UK readers.
Best Recent Translated Fiction - Review Roundup
Discover four compelling translated fiction works including Frode Grytten's poignant Norwegian tale and speculative Iranian futures. Explore these literary gems today!
Bog People: Working-Class Folk Horror Anthology Review
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: Poetry of Colonial Truths
Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.
Vote for Best Australian Children's Picture Book
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Knausgård's The School of Night: Epic Supernatural Saga Continues
Explore Karl Ove Knausgård's fourth Morning Star volume where a Faustian pact transforms a misanthropic photographer's life in this sprawling supernatural epic.
Chekhov's Funny Side Uncovered in New Translations
Newly translated Chekhov stories reveal the Russian writer's playful humour and early literary struggles. Discover the man behind the classics in these fresh translations.
Jenny Erpenbeck's Reflections on What Disappears
German Booker winner Jenny Erpenbeck's collection Things That Disappear explores transience through everyday objects. Discover how small details reveal vast histories.
Alameddine Wins National Book Award 2025
Rabih Alameddine wins National Book Award for fiction with powerful speech addressing Gaza crisis and US immigration. Read the full story about this politically charged ceremony.
Olga Ravn's The Wax Child: Witchcraft in Denmark
Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.
Steve Pyke's portraits of great Irish writers revealed
British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary giants in intimate portraits. Discover the stories behind Seamus Heaney, Edna O'Brien and contemporary voices in this unique collection.
Authors Dumped from NZ Book Prize for AI Covers
New Zealand's premier book awards disqualify multiple authors for using AI in cover designs, sparking debate about technology's role in creative industries. Discover the implications.
Ranking Salman Rushdie's 10 Best Literary Works
Explore our definitive ranking of Salman Rushdie's greatest books, from his Booker Prize-winning masterpiece to his powerful recent memoir. Discover the essential reads from one of Britain's most celebrated authors.
Thomas Campion's Winter Poem: An In-Depth Analysis
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.
Derek Owusu's Brave New Novel on BPD
Derek Owusu's powerful new novel Borderline Fiction offers an unflinching look at living with borderline personality disorder through the eyes of a young British-Ghanaian student.
Flesh Wins Booker: Masculinity Returns to Literary Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, exploring masculinity through a Hungarian immigrant's journey. Discover how it challenges contemporary fiction norms.
Amy Levy: Cambridge unseals queer Jewish writer's archive
Cambridge University unveils Amy Levy's personal archive, revealing the pioneering Victorian writer's explorations of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity and Jewish heritage that resonate today.
Szalay's Booker Win: Flesh Explores Modern Masculinity
David Szalay discusses his Booker Prize-winning novel Flesh, exploring masculinity, sex and the immigrant experience through his morally ambiguous protagonist.
Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12 people
At least 12 killed and 27 wounded in a suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court. The attacker targeted a police vehicle after failing to enter the premises. Read the latest updates.
Winterson's New Book Examines AI Through Creative Lens
Jeanette Winterson's latest work 'One Aladdin, Two Lamps' offers profound reflections on artificial intelligence, creativity and human experience. Discover her unique perspective on technology's role in art.
Jon Fosse's Vaim: A Strange Miracle of Literature
Explore Jon Fosse's hypnotic new novel Vaim, where a simple quest for needle and thread becomes a profound mystical journey through Norwegian seascapes and human connection.
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