Debut author Florence Knapp shares her reading journey, from childhood memories of Charlotte's Web to adult admiration for Maya Angelou and Claire Keegan, revealing how books shaped her writing.
Ted Booth, a poet and lecturer at Hornsey College of Art, has died aged 87. He published five poetry volumes and was a dedicated mountaineer, conquering over 400 peaks.
A review roundup of recent crime and thriller novels, including Christie Watson's 'Killing Me Softly' set in an under-resourced A&E department, exploring policy failures and character dynamics.
Author Raynor Winn published a book under a pseudonym in 2012, years before her acclaimed memoir The Salt Path, despite describing it as her debut. The revelation comes amid ongoing controversies over the memoir's authenticity.
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Six writers, including Derek Owusu and Seán Hewitt, are finalists for the £20,000 Dylan Thomas Prize, celebrating fiction by authors under 39. The shortlist features novels and poetry collections exploring themes of love, mental health, and identity.
The Guardian presents Sudoku puzzle number 7,247, a hard-level challenge requiring players to fill a grid with numbers 1 to 9 in rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes. Solutions are available in subsequent print editions.
Emily Hawworth-Booth's debut novel Mare delves into a woman's profound connection with a horse, weaving themes of childlessness, creativity, and care in a deeply moving narrative.
Australian author Eva Hornung's eighth novel, 'The Minstrels,' is an ambitious rural drama tackling climate crisis and First Nations dispossession with dazzling prose.
The £10,000 Climate Fiction Prize reveals its six finalists for 2026, featuring authors like Madeleine Thien and Robbie Arnott, with novels exploring climate crisis themes from flooding to AI.
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A review of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's novel 'Almost Life,' exploring a decades-spanning queer romance between two women, delving into love, choices, and societal shifts.
Early editions of classic children's books like The Hobbit and Alice in Wonderland can fetch thousands at auction. Learn which titles to check before donating.
Philosopher Jürgen Habermas, who died at 96, championed communicative reason and discourse ethics, challenging caricatures of consensus-seeking liberalism with a radical vision for social democracy.
A heartwarming photograph of chess players in Turkey brings light to dark times, as readers share thoughts on measurements, nuclear weapons, and more in the Guardian's letters section.
Julie Pritchard, founder of the iconic Nottingham Forest fanzine Brian and a trailblazer in football journalism, has passed away at age 59 after battling bowel cancer.
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Tony Gould, a distinguished literary journalist and author, has passed away at age 86. His career spanned decades, marked by insightful cultural commentary and acclaimed biographies.
The Sudoku 7246 medium puzzle offers a stimulating brain-training exercise, testing logical reasoning and number placement skills for enthusiasts seeking a mental workout.
Discover the solutions to four challenging puzzles from the Hyde Park Math Zine, including perimeter calculations and probability problems, with step-by-step explanations.
Tackle Sudoku puzzle 7,245 from the Guardian, a medium-level grid requiring numbers 1-9 in rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes. Print version available, with solutions in upcoming issues.
Jenni Fagan's fifth novel 'The Delusions' offers a metaphysical satire set in a vast soul-processing terminal where bureaucracy meets the afterlife, targeting modern delusions with dark humor.
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Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams delves into the complex concept of solidarity, arguing it requires acknowledging human separation while embracing our social interdependence.
Len Deighton, author of 'The Ipcress File' and creator of the 'anti-Bond' spy hero, has passed away at 97. His innovative approach transformed Cold War thriller fiction and left a lasting legacy in literature and film.
British writer Len Deighton, known for The Ipcress File, passed away at 97. He revolutionized cold war espionage fiction with wit and realism, leaving a legacy of over 30 books.
British author Len Deighton, who revolutionized the spy genre with The IPCRESS File and wrote 38 books, has passed away at 97. His work inspired films and TV series.
Howard Jacobson's latest novel 'Howl' delves into the tragicomic life of a Jewish headteacher grappling with antisemitism in Gaza-outraged London, blending humor with profound social commentary.
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Margareta Magnusson, the Swedish author who popularized 'death cleaning' globally with her bestseller, has passed away at age 92. Her book transformed a Scandinavian practice into a worldwide phenomenon.
The London Book Fair concluded with major deals including Idris Elba's MI6 thriller, a surge in fantasy and romcom acquisitions, and urgent discussions on censorship and diversity in publishing.
A tribute to comedian Graeme Garden's birthday sparks joy in crossword puzzles, with solvers sharing feedback on themes and geographic clue deviations in cryptic crosswords.
As Emerald Fennell's film sparks debate, we explore the pioneering brilliance of the Brontë siblings' work, ranking their novels from The Professor to Villette.
Author Salman Rushdie says he's exhausted by being seen as a symbol of free speech and wants to focus on his literary work after surviving a 2022 assassination attempt that left him blind in one eye.
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The Guardian presents Sudoku 7,244, an easy-level logic puzzle requiring players to fill a 9x9 grid following standard Sudoku rules. Solutions are published in subsequent print editions.
