Best Recent Crime & Thriller Novels Reviewed
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 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.
A look ahead at the biggest nonfiction books of 2026, featuring memoirs from Liza Minnelli, Sylvester Stallone, and survivors' stories, plus diaries from Alan Bennett. Pre-order now.
Amazon Prime viewers are rushing to binge the BBC's 'The Night Manager' ahead of its second season, with fans claiming the Tom Hiddleston spy thriller surpasses James Bond. Season 2 premieres January 1, 2026.
Donlon Books in London Fields has been selected by Cultured magazine as one of the 11 greatest indie bookshops globally. Discover its unique collection of rare art and counterculture titles.
Discover the must-read books for 2026, featuring upcoming releases from African authors and the best of Black diaspora writing. Get expert picks from booksellers in Nigeria, Kenya, and the UK.
Director Jessica Marsh's 'Light Needs' is a chilling sci-fi thriller exploring plant consciousness and climate grief. Read our review of this haunting cinematic experience.
Forget festive stress. A gripping Italian thriller, 'Stranded', is the perfect Christmas binge on Channel 4. Guests are trapped in a luxury resort as dark secrets unravel. Dive in now.
Richard Osman's latest mystery leads the 2025 UK bestseller list, with fantasy, thrillers, and a surprising adult colouring book revival dominating sales. Discover the year's top titles.
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.
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.
From Margaret Atwood to Dr Seuss, discover the books activists and writers turn to for wisdom, resistance, and restored faith in humanity during turbulent times.
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.
Fans are rediscovering the dystopian sci-fi series Snowpiercer after all four seasons dropped on ITVX for free. Viewers praise the 'best first season' but debate later seasons.
Sales of nonfiction books in the UK have sharply declined, with readers seeking refuge in fiction and podcasts. Industry experts cite world fatigue and a demand for escapism.
Amazon Prime's acclaimed sci-fi series Fallout returns for a second season. We review the post-apocalyptic thriller, praising its adaptation, characters, and dark humour. Stream now.
Prime Video's Fallout season two blends savage humour with stellar guest stars. Read our review of the post-apocalyptic thriller that's more hilarious than terrifying.
Three decades on, Michael Mann's 'Heat' starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro is celebrated as a tragic, action-packed masterpiece that redefined the crime thriller. Discover its enduring legacy.
Discover the City Editor's top six business books for 2025, featuring exposés on Big Tech, globalisation risks, and building a better economic future. Perfect for the high-flying executive in your life.
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.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
Discover the standout films, books, and music from past years that captivated UK audiences in 2025. Our critics reveal their favourite hidden gems.
Dog Man: The Musical is set for its London debut at the Southbank Centre next summer. We explore how theatre makers successfully adapt beloved children's books for the stage, from The Gruffalo to My Neighbour Totoro.
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.
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.
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.
Discover the top five Young Adult novels of 2025, featuring acclaimed authors Kate Mosse and Nathanael Lessore. Explore thrilling new worlds and compelling stories.
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 must-read science and nature books of 2025, featuring expert picks from Sadiah Qureshi, Robert Macfarlane, and Eric Topol. Explore the titles shaping our understanding of the world.
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.