Best Culture of the Year: Hidden Gems Not From 2025
Discover the standout films, books, and music from past years that captivated UK audiences in 2025. Our critics reveal their favourite hidden gems.
Discover the standout films, books, and music from past years that captivated UK audiences in 2025. Our critics reveal their favourite hidden gems.
Dog Man: The Musical is set for its London debut at the Southbank Centre next summer. We explore how theatre makers successfully adapt beloved children's books for the stage, from The Gruffalo to My Neighbour Totoro.
Guinness reveals its first Harp Guide, naming the UK's top 35 pubs for the perfect pint. Discover the nine London venues that made the prestigious list.
Discover the top five science fiction novels of 2025, featuring climate crisis masterpieces, cyberpunk adventures, and mind-bending alien encounters. Explore these groundbreaking stories today.
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.
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
The Guinness World Records 2026 book has dropped to just £7.35 for Black Friday - the cheapest price ever recorded. Prime members get free next-day delivery in time for Christmas.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Remembering Hugh Nowell, co-founder of Grosvenor Books and the International Communications Forum, who championed moral values in publishing. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Discover the 35 London bars, including Tayēr + Elementary and The Connaught Bar, officially ranked among the world's 500 best. Explore the full list of top drinking spots in the capital.
Discover the best new children's and YA books for Christmas, from heartwarming picture books to gripping teen thrillers. Find your next favourite read today!
Discover 'Jeeves Again', a new collection of PG Wodehouse-inspired stories from celebrity authors. A perfect Christmas gift for literary fans. Order now from Guardian Bookshop.
A University of Cambridge survey reveals 51% of British novelists fear complete replacement by AI, with 85% anticipating income decline. Discover the impact on creative industries.
Explore our definitive ranking of Salman Rushdie's greatest books, from his Booker Prize-winning masterpiece to his powerful recent memoir. Discover the essential reads from one of Britain's most celebrated authors.
Investigation reveals how 170 rare Russian classics were stolen from European libraries. Was it opportunistic crime or a coordinated operation? Listen to the full podcast.
Discover how revolutionary sleep science books and ingenious slow cooker techniques can transform your wellbeing and simplify your daily routine in our essential lifestyle guide.
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
Discover London's vibrant Greek dining scene with our expert guide to the most authentic tavernas, contemporary eateries and hidden gems serving mouthwatering Mediterranean flavours.
Discover why November is the perfect month for mango lovers in Australia, with expert tips on finding the best-value fruit and vegetables at their seasonal peak.
Discover the three best burger joints in London according to the city's rising culinary stars. From gourmet creations to classic comfort food, find your next burger obsession.
Discover Britain's most talked-about restaurants and eateries as we reveal the definitive ranking of trending food destinations that are taking the culinary world by storm.
A revolutionary pizzeria in Hackney has beaten all competition to claim the coveted title of Britain's best pizza restaurant in the 2025 Top 50 Pizza guide, surprising food critics nationwide.