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Best Sci-Fi Books of 2025: A Guide

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.

2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments

Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.

Alley Cats pizzeria expands to Portobello Road in 2026

New York-inspired pizzeria Alley Cats is opening a new two-floor restaurant on Portobello Road in February 2026, featuring a slice hatch and outdoor terrace. Discover the latest addition to London's pizza scene.

Best Young Adult Books of 2025 Revealed

Discover the top five Young Adult novels of 2025, featuring acclaimed authors Kate Mosse and Nathanael Lessore. Explore thrilling new worlds and compelling stories.

Top 5 Romance Books of 2025 Revealed

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.

IKEA's First New Zealand Store Opens in Auckland

IKEA's long-awaited first New Zealand store is now open in Auckland. The massive 34,000 sq m outlet promises affordable furniture and Swedish meatballs. Discover what it means for Kiwi shoppers.

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.

Best Food Books of 2025: A Culinary Guide

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.

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.

Hugh Nowell, Media Ethics Pioneer, Dies at 98

Remembering Hugh Nowell, co-founder of Grosvenor Books and the International Communications Forum, who championed moral values in publishing. Discover his remarkable legacy.

Top London Rooftop NYE Fireworks Views for 2025

Discover London's premier rooftop venues offering spectacular views of the 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks. Book your VIP spot for an unforgettable celebration overlooking the Thames.

New Music Friday: De La Soul's Emotional Return

Discover this week's essential new album releases, from De La Soul's poignant hip-hop return to Keaton Henson's rock transformation and Oneohtrix Point Never's electronic experiments.

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.

Pushkin Heist: Rare Books Stolen Across Europe

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.

New Music Friday: Key Album Releases This Weekend

Your guide to this weekend's major album drops from FKA Twigs, The Neighbourhood, Blondshell and the surprising AVTT/PTTN supergroup. Find out what time new music lands on streaming services in the UK.

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