Weekend Reads: Tech, Parenting & Cultural Icons
Discover six compelling articles exploring technology's effects on society, the rise of 'Fafo' parenting, and the enduring legacy of cultural figures like Patrick Bateman.
Discover six compelling articles exploring technology's effects on society, the rise of 'Fafo' parenting, and the enduring legacy of cultural figures like Patrick Bateman.
A guide to Killer Sudoku puzzle 1,007, explaining the rules, print version access, and how to find solutions in the Guardian newspaper for daily puzzles.
Sudoku puzzle number 7195 offers a challenging expert-level brain teaser for enthusiasts looking to test their logic and problem-solving skills.
Explore Guardian Australia's curated weekend reads featuring Graeme Base's Animalia success, Fukushima's ghost towns, family recipes, a viral Chinese app, and Miles Davis's centenary tribute.
Discover how Papier's reading journal transforms reading into a calmer, more intentional experience, helping both avid readers and casual book lovers slow down and reflect.
Audrey Niffenegger's long-awaited sequel to The Time Traveler's Wife, Life Out of Order, focuses on daughter Alba navigating love and dystopia. Published 27 October.
Australian author Jackie French shares the heartwarming tale of Mothball, a wombat whose destructive antics led to the creation of the beloved children's book Diary of a Wombat, selling over a million copies.
Author Heather Rose reflects on her family's work ethic, the satisfaction of creative labour, and why love, not money, has been her true motivation throughout her writing career.
Discover reviews of four translated novels: 'White Moss' from the Russian Arctic, 'The Old Fire' set in France, 'The Roof Beneath Their Feet' in India, and 'Berlin Shuffle' in 1920s Berlin.
George Saunders, Erin Somers, and Guardian readers share the books they enjoyed in January, from classic revisits to contemporary gems, sparking literary conversations.
A humorous cartoon by Stephen Collins highlights American phrases that should never be heard in the iconic British bakery chain Greggs, sparking debate on cultural identity.
Booker-shortlisted novelist Susan Choi shares her reading memories, from childhood favourites to transformative works by Sigrid Nunez and Virginia Woolf.
Sudoku 7192 Hard presents a fresh challenge for puzzle lovers, testing logic and patience with its intricate grid and complex number placements.
Explore the enduring appeal of Guy Venables' daily cartoon in the Metro, a beloved feature for Londoners since its launch in early 2026, offering humour and commentary on city life.
The Metro newspaper's daily cartoon, created by artist Guy Venables, remains a popular feature for readers, offering humour and commentary on current events in London and beyond.
Hollie McNish's Virgin audiobook confronts outdated purity myths with tender, humorous poetry. Her performance challenges stereotypes about women's bodies and sexuality.
Graeme Base created children's books deemed 'too difficult' by today's standards, yet Animalia and The Eleventh Hour became global phenomena through their unique complexity and visual richness.
Graeme Base reveals he never intended to become a children's author, preferring record cover design, but his challenging picture books like Animalia sold millions worldwide.
Madeline Cash's debut novel Lost Lambs delivers brilliant plotting and clever comedy, satirising a dysfunctional American family's search for meaning in our conspiracy theory age.
Test your knowledge with this week's Thursday news quiz featuring 15 questions on headlines, pop culture and general knowledge. Illustrated by Anaïs Mims.
The Sudoku 7191 Hard puzzle offers a rigorous mental workout for dedicated solvers, testing logic and patience with its complex grid design and strategic clues.
Mem Fox's beloved 1984 picture book Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is competing in Guardian Australia's reader poll for the best Australian children's picture book of all time.
Guy Venables' daily cartoon in Metro continues to entertain London commuters, with updates published on January 28, 2026, showcasing his unique artistic style and humour.
Daniel Wiles' second novel The Puma follows a father's obsessive quest in Patagonia, exploring cyclical violence and marginalised histories through intense storytelling.
A review of Peter Ormerod's exploration of David Bowie's religious themes, from early Anglicanism to final album Blackstar, revealing the artist's prophetic vision.
Explore the enduring popularity of Sudoku 7190 Medium, a classic puzzle that continues to challenge and engage minds across the UK.
Tributes highlight John Lucas's dual legacy as a patient poetry editor and a demanding cricket captain, showcasing his contrasting personas in publishing and sport.
Celebrating five decades since publication, Dick Roughsey's The Rainbow Serpent remains a cherished Australian children's picture book, sharing Indigenous creation stories and cultural heritage.
Explore today's astrological predictions for all zodiac signs on January 27, 2026, featuring insights on Mars-Pluto alignment and personal transformations.
A review of the South Korean book Two Women Living Together by Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo, exploring platonic cohabitation and its social implications.