A writer's scathing critique of the forced frivolity of White Elephant gift exchanges. Discover why this holiday ritual of disappointment and theft should be made extinct this festive season.
Renowned Formula One journalist and author Gerald Donaldson, famed for his classic driver biographies and a remarkable interview with Ayrton Senna, has passed away at 87. Discover his extraordinary life and legacy.
A detailed guide to the Guardian Weekly print subscription terms, covering delivery, payment, holidays, and your cancellation rights. Essential reading for UK and international subscribers.
The Guardian's final Thursday news quiz of 2025 offers 20 festive questions, from a baby pygmy hippo to AI mishaps. Test your trivia and sign up for a special Christmas edition.
The Guardian's latest 'hard' Sudoku puzzle, number 7144, is challenging enthusiasts. Can you crack it? Dive into the details and test your logical skills today.
Explore the latest Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables from December 17, 2025. Discover how to order prints and get your daily puzzles direct to your inbox.
Guardian readers offer unique advice for winter, from poetic solace to practical Raynaud's aids, and share fascinating historical discoveries about beavers in Berkshire.
Bestselling author Harlan Coben admits he's 'very nervous' about Netflix adapting his iconic Myron Bolitar book series for TV, revealing the character is 'his heart'. Find out why this adaptation is different.
Remembering Faith Evans, the highly qualified secretary whose timely phone call launched a career in publishing and a lifelong friendship. Discover her story in jazz and literature.
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.
The Guardian introduces a new 16-part newsletter series offering expert advice on improving daily life. Sign up now for bi-weekly tips delivered over eight weeks.
Guardian journalist Amelia Gentleman shares invaluable advice from her father, artist David Gentleman, whose eight-decade career offers timeless wisdom for creatives. Discover his secrets to a fulfilling artistic life.
A review of Anna North's novel 'Bog Queen', which weaves together a modern forensic pathologist and an Iron Age druid discovered in a peat bog. Does the story live up to its intriguing premise?
All six seasons of the acclaimed BBC detective series 'Strike', based on J.K. Rowling's novels, are now free to stream on BBC iPlayer. A seventh season is due in 2026.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's explosive posthumous memoir, 'Nobody's Girl', has sold over a million copies worldwide, intensifying scrutiny on Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein's case. Read the full story.
Ready for a brain workout? Dive into our medium-difficulty Sudoku puzzle 7143. Perfect for a daily mental challenge. Can you solve it?
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches a national book recommendation drive to reverse the worrying drop in reading for pleasure in the UK. Join the campaign and submit your unputdownable reads.
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.
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's 'Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies' offers a profound, satirical critique of colonialism through an Ojibwe lens. Discover this startlingly original work now.
Ready for a mental workout? Dive into Sudoku puzzle 7142, a medium-difficulty challenge designed to test your logic and focus. Can you find the solution?
Author Raynor Winn rejects new allegations she stole money from relatives, calling them a 'false narrative'. The claims follow scrutiny over her bestselling memoir, The Salt Path.
Guardian sketch writer John Crace talks to Politics Weekly UK about his latest book, a compilation of his work from Sunak to Starmer. Listen to the podcast and get your copy now.
A new documentary reveals how Astrid Lindgren created the beloved Pippi Longstocking as a direct response to Nazi ideology during WWII. Discover the wartime diaries that shaped a literary icon.
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.
Tackle the Guardian's Sudoku #7133, rated 'easy' for a gentle start to the week. Perfect for beginners or a relaxing mental workout. Try it now!
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.
From embracing failure to the power of kindness, Guardian readers reveal the profound wisdom that has shaped their lives. Discover the universal truths that truly matter.
Margaret Atwood warns her dystopian novel's themes are increasingly plausible in modern America. The author discusses Trump, Roe v. Wade, and resilient democracy. Read her full analysis.
Ditch the dusty classics! Our expert guide reveals the 30 best modern board games for Christmas 2025, from party hits to deep strategy, perfect for UK families and friends.
Darcy Green moved to Oxford for her masters, not love. But a chance meeting with Miranda changed everything. Discover their heartwarming story of unexpected romance, from a football screening to a winter confession.