December's Top Reads: Hollinghurst, Harvey & Readers
Discover the books captivating writers and Guardian readers this December, from Iris Murdoch's 'The Green Knight' to Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These'. Join the literary conversation.
Category : Literature Books
Gen Z Drives UK Romance Novel Boom via BookTok
Discover how a new generation of readers, connected online, is transforming the UK's literary scene with romance and 'romantasy' novels, creating vibrant communities and events.
Author Michael Schumacher dies aged 75
Celebrated biographer Michael Schumacher, known for his works on Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Clapton, has passed away at 75. His daughter confirms the sad news.
Teens Reading Fewer Full Novels: A Crisis in Education
A worrying trend sees schools abandoning full novels for excerpts, risking students' academic and personal development. Discover the causes and why we must act to restore a love of reading.
Arborescence: Why Would People Turn Into Trees?
Rhett Davis's speculative novel 'Arborescence' explores mass human-to-tree transformation as a satirical solution to ecological and social crises. Read our review.
The Score: How Gamification Undermines Our Lives
Philosopher C Thi Nguyen's new book warns how chasing points on apps like Duolingo and league tables can distort our true goals and damage society. A must-read review.
Tackle Today's Medium Sudoku Puzzle 7165
Ready for a brain workout? Dive into today's medium-difficulty Sudoku puzzle, number 7165. A perfect mental challenge to test your logic and focus.
Author Michael Schumacher dies at 75
Wisconsin author Michael Schumacher, known for biographies of Eric Clapton and Francis Ford Coppola, has died aged 75. Explore his diverse literary legacy.
Guy Venables' Metro Cartoon for 5th January 2026
The daily cartoon by Guy Venables for Metro on January 5, 2026. Plus, UK weather updates on snow, school closures, and flight cancellations. Sign up for daily puzzles!
New Book Unites Hidden Stories of Slavery's End
Historian Carrie Gibson's 'The Great Resistance' reveals the untold, pan-American struggle against slavery, moving beyond Anglophone narratives to a darker, complex truth.
Review: The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers
A review of Erin Somers's witty novel 'The Ten Year Affair', a piercing portrait of millennial anxiety, failed passion, and middle-age disillusionment in modern New York. Discover the adultery story a generation deserves.
Australian Literary Preview 2026: Major New Releases
A first look at the major Australian books slated for 2026, from daring fiction and climate narratives to powerful nonfiction reckonings. Discover the titles shaping OzLit.
Guardian Crossword Editor on 2025's Words of the Year
The Guardian's crossword editor analyses 2025's 'words of the year', welcomes Rhea Seehorn as a solver, and explains a puzzling cheese quote. Discover how cryptic puzzles work and try the latest Genius challenge.
Lionel Johnson's 'Renegade' Poem: A 1902 Warning
Explore Lionel Johnson's 1902 poem 'Renegade', a powerful critique of political betrayal and national identity. Discover its relevance for contemporary Britain in our analysis.
World Logic Day Puzzle: The Cookie Jar Dilemma
Test your deductive reasoning with this tricky logic puzzle for World Logic Day. Can you solve the cookie jar game with Andy, Bea, and Celine? Find the rational solution.
Sudoku 7164: Today's Easy Puzzle Solution & Tips
Tackle Sudoku puzzle number 7164, rated easy. Follow our step-by-step guide to sharpen your logic and enjoy a satisfying mental workout. Start solving now!
Guardian's Genius Crossword 271 Prizes £100
The latest Genius crossword from The Guardian challenges solvers to unravel a historical stampede mystery. Enter by 31 January for a chance to win the £100 monthly prize.
Guardian publishes corrections and clarifications
The Guardian has issued a series of corrections, including errors in a Chris Rea obituary, a misnamed Scottish estuary, and the release date of Addison Rae's single. Read the full list of amended articles.
Tom Gauld's 2026 cartoon on doomed reading resolutions
Cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly skewers our annual, overly ambitious reading goals in his latest Guardian comic. Discover why his witty take on 'reading resolutions' is so relatable.
Lawyer's heart attack coma hallucinations inspire novel
After his heart stopped for 40 minutes, Patrick Charnley awoke blind with a brain injury. The vivid hallucinations he experienced led him to write a novel and forge a profoundly different, more contented life.
Cowboy Poetry Lassoes a New Generation in Los Angeles
In the heart of LA's Koreatown, a new generation is reviving cowboy poetry. Discover how millennials are preserving this 150-year-old tradition, blending authenticity with modern appeal.
Paterson Joseph on Tilda Swinton's life-changing question
Actor and writer Paterson Joseph reveals how a conversation with Tilda Swinton transformed his path, leading to award-winning novels and overcoming early setbacks. Discover his journey from Peep Show to author.
Sociologist cuts screen time 65% with morning book habit
A US sociologist reduced her phone use from eight hours to just one daily by reading a book each morning. Discover her simple tips for a digital detox.
Hungarian writers lament hostile climate despite Nobel win
László Krasznahorkai's Nobel Prize offers a rare moment of national unity in Hungary, as authors decry a government-led hostile environment forcing many into exile. Explore the deepening cultural divide.
Books to Read Before the 2026 Film Adaptations
From 'Wuthering Heights' to 'The Odyssey', discover the major books being adapted into films in 2026. Get ahead and read the stories first.
Award-Winning Author's 35 Years of Fiction Writing Advice
After 35 years teaching creative writing, a prize-winning author shares unconventional wisdom for aspiring novelists. Discover why you should embrace ambition, oddness, and forget the daily writing rule. Start your unique story today.
Six Great Reads: The Guardian's Best Stories of 2025
Discover six of The Guardian's most compelling articles from 2025, covering the power of the Beatles for an autistic child, life without money, forgiveness after tragedy, the rise of MrBeast, Netflix's algorithm films, and a shocking financial crime. Dive
Fan Fiction: The Democratic Rebellion in Literature
Comedian Urooj Ashfaq champions fan fiction as vital, democratic literature. Explore why this messy, passionate art form is a cultural force that redefines storytelling.
Guardian Publishes Killer Sudoku Puzzle 1,003
The Guardian releases its latest Killer Sudoku puzzle, number 1,003. This edition adds a challenging arithmetic twist to normal Sudoku rules. Solve it now and find the solution in the next print issue.
Expert Sudoku #7163: A Puzzling Challenge for UK Solvers
Tackle the latest expert-level Sudoku puzzle #7163 from The Guardian. Can you solve this challenging brainteaser? Put your logic skills to the test today!
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