A prize-winning Algerian novelist faces serious accusations from a woman who claims he appropriated her traumatic life story for his acclaimed novel about the civil war, sparking a legal battle that transcends literary ethics.
A new review of Caroline Bicks' 'Monsters in the Archives' uncovers the hidden techniques and creative processes behind Stephen King's legendary horror storytelling.
The rise of AI-written books, exemplified by the novel 'Shy Girl', is transforming the publishing industry, raising questions about creativity, copyright, and market saturation.
Patrick Gale's 18th novel, 'Love Lane,' explores a man's return to 1950s England after decades in Canada, weaving secrets, family history, and period detail into a warm, companionable narrative.
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Author Benjamin Wood shares his earliest reading memories, the books that inspired him to write, and the novels he revisits for comfort and insight.
A comprehensive review of the latest children's and young adult books, including picture books, graphic novels, poetry collections, and fantasy adventures for various age groups.
Guardian readers share diverse views on using Welsh place names, the ecological impact of beaver reintroductions, and humorous recipe measurements in letters.
Explore Guardian Australia's weekend wrap featuring Imran Khan's political erasure, Sylvia Plath's domestic life, terminal cancer insights, AI spirituality, and a 20,000-book collection.
The Sudoku 7259 Expert puzzle offers a rigorous mental workout, testing advanced strategies and logical reasoning for seasoned solvers seeking a formidable challenge.
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The latest Saturday quiz challenges knowledge with questions on Scoville heat units for chilli peppers, historical TV shows, and football celebrations. Test your trivia skills with these brain-teasing puzzles.
Adele Bertei's memoir 'No New York' offers a visceral account of the 1970s-80s no wave music scene in New York, exploring creativity, trauma, and cultural barriers.
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ML Stedman's second novel, 'A Far-flung Life,' follows generations of a Western Australian farming family grappling with calamity, memory, and moral ambiguity in a masterful exploration of human resilience.
Huw Aaron's illustrated book 'Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob' has been named the overall winner of the Waterstones children's book prize, earning a £5,000 award and career support.
Rebecca Gransden's 'Figures Crossing the Field Towards the Group' and Nell Osborne's 'Ghost Driver' have been named joint winners of the Queen Mary small press fiction prize, formerly the Republic of Consciousness prize.
Damian Barr's fictionalized biography explores the passionate romance and artistic rise and fall of Scottish artists Bobby MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun in mid-century London.
Explore how silence has inspired, comforted, and terrified writers across English literature, from medieval lullabies to modern poetry on Grenfell.
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A critical review of 'Muskism' by Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff, analyzing how Elon Musk's ventures reshape technology, economy, and society worldwide.
Glenn Storhaug, a renowned publisher and literary figure, passed away at age 78. His career spanned decades, influencing the book industry and supporting authors worldwide.
Selina Brown, founder of Europe's largest Black literature festival, receives the inaugural Queen's Reading Room medal for championing inclusive storytelling and literacy.
Partridge Boswell's poem 'The Gathering' exploring language, love, and global suffering wins the £5,000 National Poetry Competition, selected from 21,000 entries worldwide.
Tracy Kidder, the acclaimed narrative nonfiction writer who won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award for 'The Soul of a New Machine,' has passed away at 80. His immersive works explored diverse subjects from computer engineering to nursing home life
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A review of Sophie Mackintosh's novel 'Permanence,' exploring its high-concept narrative on adultery, emotional depth, and literary craftsmanship in contemporary fiction.
A Balham bookshop-wine bar hybrid has been named London's regional winner at the British Book Awards, beating eight other finalists after three years on the shortlist.
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