Tom Gauld's 27 December cartoon dissects festive reading habits
Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers a witty, insightful look at the books we receive at Christmas and our subsequent reading intentions. Discover the humour in his latest Guardian comic strip.
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Saturday Quiz: Armagnac, Frankenstein & Parkrun
Dive into this week's challenging Saturday quiz. Can you identify France's oldest brandy, the 'modern Prometheus', and what began as the Bushy Park time trial? Test your trivia now!
2026 Fiction Preview: Major New Novels Announced
A look ahead at the biggest fiction releases for 2026, featuring major new works from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, George Saunders, and many more. Discover the essential books to pre-order now.
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.
Tim Dowling's 2025 in numbers: A year of forgetting
As 2025 ends, columnist Tim Dowling tallies his year in cold, hard stats: adult sons moving back in, forgotten books, and a joke that fell flat. A humorous look at modern life.
Best Reads of 2025: KGB Agent, Zadie Smith, and a Boy's Return
Explore The Guardian's standout articles from 2025, featuring a deep-cover KGB agent, Zadie Smith on Tracy Chapman, and a poignant story of a boy's return. Discover these compelling narratives now.
Harry Potter Quiz: 20 Questions for True Fans
Test your wizarding knowledge with our ultimate 20-question Harry Potter quiz. Can you prove you're a true Potterhead and earn your Hogwarts letter? Take the challenge now!
Tackle the Expert Sudoku 7155 from The Guardian
Test your logic with The Guardian's expert-level Sudoku puzzle 7155, published on Boxing Day 2025. A perfect mental workout for puzzle enthusiasts.
Systemic change needed to foster boys' love of reading
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
Dickens Scholar Michael Slater Dies Aged 88
Michael Slater, the preeminent Charles Dickens scholar whose definitive biography and editorial work reshaped our understanding of the Victorian author, has died at 88. Explore his life's work.
Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia Wins Award
Shaun Tan's award-winning book 'Tales from Outer Suburbia' is now an ABC series. The author discusses AI, creativity, and adapting his surreal suburban tales for television.
Debra Oswald: How Childhood Curiosity Shapes a Life
Writer Debra Oswald reveals how her father's lesson to 'follow your curious nose' became a lifelong tool for creativity, connection, and even coping with a cancer diagnosis.
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.
TV bidding war erupts over 'Tupperware erotica' novel
A fierce auction for TV rights to 'Wet Ink', an unpublished novel about a 1960s housewife smuggling erotica in Tupperware, signals a major trend for female-authored stories. Discover the details.
10 Buzzing Debut Novels to Watch in 2026
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.
Answers to The Guardian's 2025 Year-End Quiz Released
Test your memory of 2025's biggest events with The Guardian's annual quiz. The answers are now in—see how many you got right and revisit the year's key moments.
The 'Cringe' Era: Why Millennials Lost Their Cool
Explore the cultural shift that made millennials the 'cringe' generation. From side fringes to 'Live, Laugh, Love', discover the social and economic forces behind the loss of cool. Listen to the full analysis.
Guardian Publishes New Hard Sudoku Puzzle 7,152
The Guardian releases its latest hard Sudoku puzzle, number 7,152. Complete the grid by filling rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with digits 1-9. Find the solution in the next print edition.
Jessie Buckley narrates 'Hamnet' audiobook review
Jessie Buckley's sensitive narration brings Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel 'Hamnet' to life. Explore the poignant story of Agnes Hathaway and Shakespeare's grief. Listen now.
Charles Dickens' descendant says he was 'totally woke'
Lucinda Hawksley, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, reveals his progressive values and shares a poignant Christmas message for 2025. Discover the family traditions.
2026 Book Preview: Liza Minnelli, Alan Bennett & George Michael
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.
Jacek Dukaj's Ice: A Review of the Polish Sci-Fi Epic
Explore Jacek Dukaj's award-winning novel 'Ice', a dazzling alternate history where the 1908 Tunguska event spawns a sentient freeze. Discover its complex world of frostoglaze, Tesla, and metaphysical intrigue. Read our full review.
Literary Converts to Catholicism in 20th Century Britain
Explore the surprising wave of British literary figures, from Evelyn Waugh to Muriel Spark, who converted to Catholicism between 1910 and 1960. A new book examines their profound journeys.
New Book Explores the Gruesome History of Vampires
John Blair's new book, 'Killing the Dead', delves into the terrifying and complex history of vampire folklore. Discover the real stories behind the myth. Read the full review now.
Guardian Sudoku 7,151: Medium Puzzle Challenge
Tackle the Guardian's Sudoku 7,151, a medium-level puzzle. Find the print version and learn where to get solutions for weekend challenges. Exercise your logic today!
Sydney's Queer Bookshop Darlinghurst Closes After 43 Years
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
East London bookshop named among world's best
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.
What to Read in 2026: Bookseller Recommendations
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.
Gish Jen's 'Bad Bad Girl' Blends Fiction and Memoir
Author Gish Jen's new novel, 'Bad Bad Girl', is a fictionalised exploration of her troubled relationship with her Chinese mother and the historical forces that shaped their lives. A poignant search for understanding.
Biography Reveals the Real Story Behind Telegram's Pavel Durov
A new biography by Nikolay Kononov explores the enigmatic life of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov, from his clashes with the Kremlin to his detention in France and his self-serving libertarian vision. Discover the man behind the billion-user app.
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