Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 Cancelled Following Backlash
The Adelaide Festival board cancels its 2026 Writers' Week and resigns after disinviting Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking a mass boycott. Read the full story.
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Adelaide Writers' Week Future in Doubt Amid Culture Wars
The prestigious Adelaide Writers' Week faces an existential crisis in 2026. Will the festival survive the pressures of modern cultural debates? Discover the details and what's at stake.
Literary Director Quits Over Author Disinvitation
Louise Adler resigns as Adelaide Writers' Week director after board cancels Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation. Over 180 writers withdraw in protest.
Ardern joins boycott of Adelaide Writers' Week
Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week, joining a major boycott over the cancellation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Discover the full story behind the festival's crisis.
Battersea Winter Lights cancelled for 2026
Battersea Power Station confirms its annual Winter Lights festival will not return in 2026. The landmark plans new events and will bring back the 'Aurora' installation.
Top 6 Party Holiday Breaks for 2026 Revealed
Travel expert Deborah Cicurel picks six experiential party breaks for 2026, from Rio's Carnival to a French ski music festival. Discover unique holidays to kickstart your year.
Author Chimamanda Adichie's infant son passes away
Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is devastated after the death of her one-year-old twin son, Nkanu Nnamdi. The family requests privacy as they mourn.
Roller Derby Show Mama Does Derby Hits Sydney & Adelaide
Theatre-maker Clare Watson's love for roller derby inspires a high-energy stage show, Mama Does Derby, featuring real skaters at Sydney Town Hall and Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Discover the sport's power and community.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2026: Dates & Details
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
Elvis Express Departs Sydney for 2026 Parkes Festival
Elvis fever grips Sydney's Central station as the Elvis Express departs for the 2026 Parkes festival. Discover the themed carriages, economic impact, and the fans' journey. Read more about this iconic Australian event.
Battersea Winter Lights Festival 2026 Dates Announced
The free Winter Lights Festival returns to Battersea Power Station in January 2026. Discover the confirmed dates, best visiting times, and what to expect from the fifth annual illumination trail.
Translator's library survives Tehran missile strikes
Amir Mehdi Haghighat's personal library, containing his life's work, endured the June 2025 bombardment of Tehran. His story reveals translation as an act of defiance.
Lionel Johnson's 'Renegade' Poem: A 1902 Warning
Explore Lionel Johnson's 1902 poem 'Renegade', a powerful critique of political betrayal and national identity. Discover its relevance for contemporary Britain in our analysis.
Hungarian writers lament hostile climate despite Nobel win
László Krasznahorkai's Nobel Prize offers a rare moment of national unity in Hungary, as authors decry a government-led hostile environment forcing many into exile. Explore the deepening cultural divide.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival 2026: Dates & Details
The 10th annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival illuminates London from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover the free 'Dreamscape' light trail, timings, and how to visit.
Grace Murray's Superb Debut 'Blank Canvas' Reviewed
Grace Murray's witty and assured debut novel, 'Blank Canvas', explores a student's life-changing lie. Read our review of this energisingly original work from a remarkable young British author.
Women's Prize 30th Anniversary Sparks Literary Gender Debate
As the Women's Prize marks 30 years, we examine if male writers are being sidelined in fiction. Explore the data and expert insights on publishing's gender landscape. Read the full analysis.
Novelist Sara Banerji dies aged 93
Sara Banerji, the acclaimed novelist known for weaving fantasy into domestic life across 10 books, has died at 93. Discover her unique literary legacy.
Booksellers Break Reading Slump with Personal Picks
Stuck in a cycle of binge-reading and slumps from online recommendations, a self-confessed book nerd turned to real-life booksellers for help. Discover the three transformative novels that broke the drought and sparked unexpected tears.
Gramsci's Quote May Originate from Matthew Arnold
A reader's letter suggests Antonio Gramsci's famous line about a dying world may have been inspired by the English poet Matthew Arnold. Explore this literary connection and other brief letters.
2026's Must-Read Books: Saunders, Smith, Stuart & More
Discover the most anticipated books of 2026. Get ready for new novels from George Saunders, Ali Smith, and Douglas Stuart, plus major memoirs and stunning debuts.
Penzance's Montol: Cornwall's Wild Winter Solstice Festival
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
Walliams Dropped from Waterstones Festival
David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.
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.
Banned Books Gift Guide: 10 Titles for Curious Readers
Discover a unique holiday gift guide featuring 10 powerful books that have faced bans in the US, from Toni Morrison to Judy Blume. Support literary freedom.
Guardian's 2025 Books Quiz: Set by Top Authors
The Guardian's annual literary quiz for 2025 is live, featuring questions from Mick Herron, Bernardine Evaristo, Ali Smith and more. Test your book knowledge now and download the app for more puzzles.
Lost Tennessee Williams radio play found, to air in 2026
A forgotten radio play by Tennessee Williams has been unearthed in a US archive. The 1953 work, 'The Eye That Saw Death,' will receive its world premiere broadcast by the BBC in 2026. Discover the story behind this remarkable literary find.
Yael van der Wouden on the Books That Shaped Her
Author Yael van der Wouden reveals the books that defined her life, from a teenage letter to Jonathan Safran Foer to finding comfort in Austen. Discover her literary influences.
Writers withdraw from Hay festival over María Corina Machado invite
At least three writers pull out of Hay festival Cartagena in protest at Nobel laureate María Corina Machado's support for US intervention in Venezuela. Discover the controversy.
Tom Gauld's Best Conspiracy Books of 2025
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
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