Top History & Politics Books 2025 Reviewed
Explore the year's standout history and politics books, from Middle East revolutions and brutalist architecture to the Tory implosion and Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads.
Explore the year's standout history and politics books, from Middle East revolutions and brutalist architecture to the Tory implosion and Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads.
Netflix has released all episodes of 'Talamasca: The Secret Order', a new horror thriller based on Anne Rice's books. Dive into the secret society's supernatural investigations now.
Discover the top five food books of 2025, featuring Palestinian cuisine, baking for mental health, and secrets from Indian kitchens. Find your next culinary inspiration.
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.
The Grattan Institute has released its annual summer reading list for the Prime Minister, featuring six books on economics, climate, gender, and more. Discover the essential reads for 2025.
UK viewers can now binge both seasons of acclaimed Australian thriller Bay of Fires on ITVX. The show follows a mother in witness protection with stunning Tasmanian scenery.
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
David Eldridge's stage adaptation of John Le Carré's classic spy thriller is a masterclass in tension, playing at Soho Place until 21 February 2026. Book your tickets now.
The Guinness World Records 2026 book has dropped to just £7.35 for Black Friday - the cheapest price ever recorded. Prime members get free next-day delivery in time for Christmas.
Andy Serkis narrates Adam Kay's debut murder mystery 'A Particularly Nasty Case', featuring a troubled doctor turned detective. Discover this darkly humorous NHS thriller.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Apple TV+ postpones French thriller The Hunt following plagiarism allegations comparing it to 1976 film Shoot. Read the full investigation details.
Remembering Hugh Nowell, co-founder of Grosvenor Books and the International Communications Forum, who championed moral values in publishing. Discover his remarkable legacy.
The 'wickedly fun' erotic thriller Bone Lake is now available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video after successful festival run and critical acclaim.
All eight seasons of the intense thriller Homeland are back on Netflix UK. Fans hail Claire Danes' performance and the 'perfect' ending. Stream now.
Discover Matthew Rhys' critically acclaimed performance in HBO's Perry Mason after watching The Beast in Me. Stream the Emmy-nominated crime drama on NOW.
Discover the best new children's and YA books for Christmas, from heartwarming picture books to gripping teen thrillers. Find your next favourite read today!
Netflix's new Spanish crime series 'The Crystal Cuckoo' is storming global charts. This addictive thriller follows a heart transplant recipient uncovering dark secrets. Stream all episodes now.
Discover Kate Mildenhall's edge-of-your-seat thriller The Hiding Place, where a group of friends' rural dream turns deadly. A must-read for crime fiction fans.
Discover 'Jeeves Again', a new collection of PG Wodehouse-inspired stories from celebrity authors. A perfect Christmas gift for literary fans. Order now from Guardian Bookshop.
A University of Cambridge survey reveals 51% of British novelists fear complete replacement by AI, with 85% anticipating income decline. Discover the impact on creative industries.
The intense thriller Absentia, starring Stana Katic, has rocketed into Netflix UK's top 10. Fans praise its gripping storyline but warn some scenes are too dark to watch.
Discover why Cary Grant's performance in Hitchcock's 1959 classic North by Northwest remains one of cinema's most underrated comedic achievements. Stream now on HBO Max.
Suranne Jones's gripping BBC thriller Doctor Foster is set for a dramatic return after eight years, with filming starting in 2026 and new episodes expected by late 2026 or early 2027.
Bone Lake delivers a witty horror comedy about a romantic weekend gone wrong. This smart thriller offers fun for all viewers, not just horror fans. Available on digital platforms from 24 November.
Channel 4's new psychological thriller Summerwater, dubbed 'Scotland's White Lotus', has viewers divided. Some praise the intriguing drama, while others find it too strange. Watch now on All 4.
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.
Investigation reveals how 170 rare Russian classics were stolen from European libraries. Was it opportunistic crime or a coordinated operation? Listen to the full podcast.
Jason Momoa's gripping police thriller The Red Road is now free to stream on ITVX. Discover the acclaimed series fans call 'one of the best', with all episodes available.
Netflix subscribers are urged to watch 'The Survivors', a gripping Australian drama praised for its intense plot and stellar cast. Discover why it's the perfect binge-watch.