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.
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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.
Australia's Best Political Cartoons 2025 Released
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
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!
Dutton breaks records as Australia's least popular leader
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
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.
Up to 350 jobs cut at Australia's CSIRO
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
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.
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.
Andrew Pippos's Transformations: A Masterful Family Saga
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
Undecided Voter Mary Joe Holds Australia's Election Fate
In the battleground state of Victoria, one ordinary voter embodies the struggle of millions as political leaders scramble to win her trust before election day.
Bob Katter's 50-year political portrait unveiled
After half a century in Australian politics, maverick MP Bob Katter is immortalised in a new official portrait, capturing the essence of one of parliament's most colourful characters.
CD Rose wins 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental novel
In a stunning literary upset, CD Rose's experimental novel 'The Blind Accordionist' has claimed the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize, celebrating innovation in British fiction and challenging conventional storytelling.
What Readers Really Want From Book Adaptations
New research reveals what readers truly think about film adaptations of their favourite books. Discover why loyalty to the source material matters more than star power.
Eddie Perfect's Tivoli Circuit Musical Revives Vaudeville
Award-winning composer Eddie Perfect unveils his ambitious new musical exploring Australia's forgotten Tivoli Circuit vaudeville era, promising a spectacular celebration of theatrical history.
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