Escaping a Rut by Trying Hobbies I Thought I'd Hate
Stuck in a monotonous London routine, one writer began sampling activities she'd always dismissed. From book clubs to chess, she found unexpected friendship, escape, and a brain health boost.
Category : Literature Books
Lost Souls Poetry Event Brings Diverse Voices to Balham
The Lost Souls poetry event in Balham celebrated storytelling and emotional honesty, uniting diverse voices. Founder Hanna Stanislaus highlights poetry's power to connect communities. Discover London's vibrant literary scene.
Julian Barnes' final novel 'Departure(s)' reviewed
Julian Barnes reveals his final book, 'Departure(s)', a hybrid of memoir and fiction exploring love, ageing, and mortality. Read our review of this poignant career finale.
Solve Sudoku #7180: An Easy-Level Puzzle Challenge
Tackle The Guardian's Sudoku #7180, rated 'easy'. Perfect for a mental warm-up or a relaxing puzzle break. Can you find the solution?
Guardian Corrections: 'Banaz's Law' and Time Team
The Guardian has issued corrections and clarifications on several articles, including details on proposed 'honour'-based abuse guidance and Time Team's membership figures. Read the full list of amendments.
Reader challenges Guardian's 'blokey' sports chat
A Guardian reader criticises the paper's use of male sports references, arguing they alienate female readers. Discover the debate and other witty letters on cricket, The Traitors, and fitness.
Tom Gauld cartoon on the difficulty of New Year's resolutions
Award-winning cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian hilariously depicts the universal struggle to keep ambitious New Year's promises. Discover the wit behind the illustration.
Julian Barnes confirms final novel after 45-year career
Booker Prize winner Julian Barnes reveals his new book 'Departure(s)' will be his last novel. The 80-year-old author discusses his career, health, and life in an exclusive interview.
How Modern Fiction is Redefining Stories of Infidelity
Explore how contemporary authors, from Lily Allen to Sally Rooney, are reshaping the literary narrative around love, cheating, and polyamory in modern Britain. Discover the new wave of novels.
TikTok's 'Disgustingly Educated' Trend Fights Scrolling
A new TikTok trend called 'disgustingly educated' encourages users to swap screen time for classic books and art. Can it truly combat phone addiction?
Premier Opposes Author at Adelaide Writers' Week
A letter from South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas criticising Randa Abdel-Fattah's inclusion in the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week programme has been made public. Read the full story on the controversy.
Can You Solve Ian Stewart's Geometrical Puzzles?
Test your mind with three geometrical brainteasers from acclaimed UK maths writer Ian Stewart. Can you tile the grid, reassemble the shape, and share the pizza fairly?
Top Self-Help Books Recommended by UK Experts
Leading psychologists and neuroscientists share the books that genuinely improve relationships, happiness, and wellbeing. Discover their essential reading list for personal growth.
Finding Hope in Addiction Memoirs After a Father's Loss
After losing her father to alcoholism, author Sophie Calon found clarity and connection in memoirs of recovery. Discover the power of these stories to break cycles and offer hope.
Becky Barnicoat cartoon captures winter walk family chaos
A new cartoon by Becky Barnicoat perfectly skewers the epic struggle of getting children ready for a winter walk. Discover the humour in the pre-outdoor chaos.
Six Great Weekend Reads: Art, Politics & Health
Discover six brilliant articles from the past week, covering Donald Trump's Greenland strategy, prison violence, a forgotten artist's influence on Mondrian, the health benefits of friendship, a hit gay TV drama, and George Saunders' new work.
Sudoku 7179: Expert Puzzle Challenges UK Solvers
The latest expert-level Sudoku puzzle, number 7179, is proving a formidable challenge. Discover the strategies and logic needed to conquer this brain-teaser. Can you solve it?
Guardian Publishes Killer Sudoku Puzzle 1,005
The Guardian releases its latest Killer Sudoku puzzle, number 1,005, blending classic rules with arithmetic challenges. Solve it now and find the solution in the next print edition.
Guardian corrects errors in drama, crossword, and FA Cup report
The Guardian has published a series of corrections, addressing a misnamed drama, a historical date error in a crossword, and a mistaken penalty attribution in the FA Cup final. Read the full list of clarifications.
Author's decade of poverty exposes publishing's harsh reality
An anonymous novelist details earning just £1,500 in ten years, comparing the publishing industry's lack of workers' rights to a 'rogue' operation. Read their stark account of artistic poverty.
Top Paperbacks for January: Essential Reading Picks
Discover the must-read paperbacks for January, featuring powerful memoirs from Jason Allen-Paisant and Edmund White, new fiction from Anne Tyler, and insightful psychology from Daniel Levitin. Find your next great read.
Review: Madeleine Gray's 'Chosen Family' Explores Queer Identity
Madeleine Gray's new novel 'Chosen Family' is a sharp, funny exploration of female friendship, queer identity, and modern parenthood. Discover the story of Nell and Eve.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 cancelled amid boycott
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been scrapped following a mass author boycott and board resignations, sparked by a dispute over Palestinian Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah. Explore the fallout and looming defamation case.
Tackling The Guardian's Hard Sudoku 7176
Dive into the details of The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku 7176 from January 2026. Discover solving strategies and why this puzzle tests even the most seasoned logic fans. Can you crack it?
Guy Venables' Metro Cartoon Published 15 January 2026
The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables was published and updated on 15 January 2026. Discover the details and how to order a print. Read more now.
Claire Foy Stars in 'H is for Hawk' Film Adaptation
As Claire Foy brings Helen Macdonald's memoir to screen, the original audiobook remains a soaring exploration of grief and nature. Discover the story behind the phenomenon.
Thursday News Quiz No. 230: A New Visual Era Begins
The Guardian's Thursday news quiz enters a new chapter with whimsical illustrations by Anaïs Mims, following Willow the quiz dog's retirement. Test your topical news and pop culture knowledge now.
Adelaide Writers' Week embroiled in free speech row
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman claims he was disinvited from the 2024 Adelaide Writers' Week, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and censorship. Explore the deepening controversy.
Inside the Ozempic Revolution: Aimee Donnellan's New Book
Reuters journalist Aimee Donnellan's book 'Off the Scales' offers a deep dive into the GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, their social impact, and the science behind them. Read our review.
Adelaide Festival Apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah
The Adelaide Festival board issues a public apology to writer Randa Abdel-Fattah and invites her to 2027 Writers' Week after a free speech controversy. Read the full story.
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