2026 Fiction Preview: Major New Novels Announced
A look ahead at the biggest fiction releases for 2026, featuring major new works from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, George Saunders, and many more. Discover the essential books to pre-order now.
A look ahead at the biggest fiction releases for 2026, featuring major new works from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, George Saunders, and many more. Discover the essential books to pre-order now.
Discover the latest gripping crime and thriller novels, including Charlotte McConaghy's eco-thriller and a dark Irish debut. Perfect for your winter reading list. Explore the reviews now.
Discover the most anticipated debut novels of 2026, featuring a Pulitzer finalist's first novel, a surreal prison tale, and a tradwife influencer sent to 1805. Pre-order these exciting new voices now.
Explore Jacek Dukaj's award-winning novel 'Ice', a dazzling alternate history where the 1908 Tunguska event spawns a sentient freeze. Discover its complex world of frostoglaze, Tesla, and metaphysical intrigue. Read our full review.
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.
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.
Romance fiction sales have surged to a record £69m in the UK, doubling in the US. Discover why this genre, from Emily Henry to 'romantasy', offers vital connection in turbulent times.
The 'cervix kissing' fantasy is trending in erotic fiction. We explore its online popularity, the reality of cervical stimulation, and expert advice for safe exploration.
Actor Peter Greene, known for Pulp Fiction and The Mask, found dead at 60. Police investigate injuries as manager pays tribute. Read the latest on this tragic story.
From title race twists to relegation dogfights, we preview the 10 crucial storylines defining this weekend's Premier League action. Don't miss a moment.
Peter Greene, the intense actor famed for roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has died suddenly aged 60. Explore his memorable, unnerving performances and turbulent life story.
James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' delivers stunning visuals but remains a colossal, emotionally vacant epic. The third instalment lands in UK cinemas on 19 December.
Margaret Atwood warns her dystopian novel's themes are increasingly plausible in modern America. The author discusses Trump, Roe v. Wade, and resilient democracy. Read her full analysis.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
Discover the top five science fiction novels of 2025, featuring climate crisis masterpieces, cyberpunk adventures, and mind-bending alien encounters. Explore these groundbreaking stories today.
West Ham United host Manchester United tonight, boasting a dominant recent record. Can the Hammers make it five wins from six? Follow the action live.
Discover the Guardian's top romance picks for 2025, featuring witty wedding dramas, literary love affairs, and surprisingly sexy takes on Brexit. Find your next favourite read.
Discover the books captivating authors like Geoff Dyer and Guardian readers this November. From literary fiction to searing essays, find your next great read. Dive into the full list now.
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.
At 86, Margaret Atwood shares her wisdom on democracy's fragility, feminist struggles and climate crisis in her new memoir Book of Lives. Read her powerful insights.
Discover four compelling translated fiction works including Frode Grytten's poignant Norwegian tale and speculative Iranian futures. Explore these literary gems today!
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy masterpiece returns to the stage at Riverside Studios. Discover how this new production handles the beloved galactic adventure.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
Explore Karl Ove Knausgård's fourth Morning Star volume where a Faustian pact transforms a misanthropic photographer's life in this sprawling supernatural epic.
The traditional Saturday 3pm Premier League slot makes a special return with five compelling fixtures. Get team news, form guides and predictions for all matches.
From the North London derby to key relegation battles, we break down the 10 essential storylines for this weekend's Premier League action. Don't miss the key insights.
Xbox Partner Preview delivers surprising hits including Vampire Crawlers spin-off and multiple Game Pass day-one releases. Read the full breakdown of all announcements.