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.
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The Guardian has issued corrections regarding the fate of Sir Tom Stoppard's family in the Holocaust and the date of his play. Read the full details of the clarifications.
Explore the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, and political insights from Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Discover your next great read.
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Madeleine Gray's second novel, Chosen Family, masterfully explores the lifelong bond between two women. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and queer identity set across 18 years. Read our review.
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.
Food writer Yasmin Khan faced legal threats over her cookbook title 'Sabzi', a common word for vegetables across South Asia. Her case highlights wider issues of cultural appropriation and trademark overreach in the UK.
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The Guardian has released its 226th Thursday Quiz, challenging readers on general knowledge and topical news. Test your wits with this week's trivia challenge now!
A Sydney author's erotic novel is at the centre of a police investigation after a passage referencing a child was read in court. Discover the details of the controversial case.
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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.
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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.
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Discover the books captivating authors like Geoff Dyer and Guardian readers this November. From literary fiction to searing essays, find your next great read. Dive into the full list now.
Discover the top five food books of 2025, featuring Palestinian cuisine, baking for mental health, and secrets from Indian kitchens. Find your next culinary inspiration.
A cryptic Genius crossword by Glyph featured a hidden theme on The Traitors, with ambiguous clues reflecting the show's deceit. Discover how the puzzle unfolded and the winning clue for 'SCALES'.
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Sir Salman Rushdie speaks to Sky News, linking Charlie Kirk's killing to America's gun culture and reflecting on his own 2022 stabbing. The author also shares his sceptical views on AI in creative writing.
Sir Salman Rushdie tells Sky News the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk stems from America's pervasive gun culture. The author, a survivor of a 2022 stabbing, also shares his views on AI and creativity.
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
The Grattan Institute has released its annual summer reading list for the Prime Minister, featuring six books on economics, climate, gender, and more. Discover the essential reads for 2025.
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Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
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Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize prospects as his work reaches UK readers.
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