Booker Winner 'Flesh' Ignites Masculinity Debate
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel 'Flesh' sparks crucial debate about modern masculinity, toxic male behaviour, and its reflection in contemporary UK literature.
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Tom Gauld's Booker Prize Cartoon Captures Author Pain
Cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly captures the author experience of missing out on the Booker Prize shortlist. Discover his witty take on literary disappointment.
Margaret Atwood on Grudges and Memoir Writing
Margaret Atwood's new memoir 'Book of Lives' explores the art of holding grudges and delayed vengeance in today's therapy-focused culture. Discover why forgiveness isn't always necessary.
Flesh Wins Booker: Masculinity Returns to Literary Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, exploring masculinity through a Hungarian immigrant's journey. Discover how it challenges contemporary fiction norms.
The Problem with Celebrity Book Clubs
As Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize judging, we examine whether celebrity book clubs genuinely promote reading or simply offer style over substance.
Gallix's Loren Ipsum: A Murderous Literary Satire
Andrew Gallix's debut novel Loren Ipsum delivers a chronically funny satire of contemporary literary culture, blending word games and grisly murders in Paris. Discover this cult classic.
CD Rose wins 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental novel
In a stunning literary upset, CD Rose's experimental novel 'The Blind Accordionist' has claimed the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize, celebrating innovation in British fiction and challenging conventional storytelling.
Hollinghurst wins David Cohen Lifetime Award
Celebrated British novelist Alan Hollinghurst receives the distinguished David Cohen Prize for Literature, recognising his exceptional lifetime contribution to writing.
Sara Pascoe wins Jilly Cooper Comedy Award for 'Weirdo'
Comedian and author Sara Pascoe wins the 2025 Jilly Cooper Comedy Women in Print Prize for her novel 'Weirdo', celebrating female comedic talent in literature.
David Gow: Guardian's European Editor Remembered
Tributes pour in for David Gow, the esteemed Guardian journalist and European editor whose four-decade career chronicled the evolution of the European Union with unparalleled insight and dedication.
Eireann Lorsung's 'Simile': Poetry of Memory
Discover how Eireann Lorsung's latest poem 'Simile' masterfully weaves together themes of memory, relationship, and the natural world in this week's featured poetry analysis.
John Irving's Queen Esther Disappoints
Acclaimed author John Irving returns with Queen Esther, but this long-awaited companion novel to The Cider House Rules disappoints with convoluted plotting and uncharacteristic flaws.
Margaret Atwood's Life Story: The Book of Lives
Literary icon Margaret Atwood's long-awaited autobiography 'The Book of Lives' delivers a breathtaking journey through her extraordinary life and career, offering unprecedented insight into the mind behind The Handmaid's Tale.
Guardian Journalist Richard Gott Dies Aged 84
The Guardian mourns the loss of Richard Gott, its former literary editor and Latin America correspondent, who has died at 84, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking journalism and historical scholarship.
Tom Gauld's tribute to late author's desk
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld unveils a touching visual eulogy exploring the silent stories left behind on a late great author's desk in his latest Guardian cartoon.
Fiction's Most Evil Villains Revealed
A deep dive into literature's most terrifying antagonists reveals surprising insights about what makes a villain truly unforgettable and psychologically compelling.
The Psychology Behind Our Love For Literary Angst
Discover why readers are increasingly drawn to emotionally challenging literature and how 'sad girl books' became a cultural phenomenon that offers catharsis and connection in turbulent times.
Fashion Writer's 5 Must-Have M&S Items
Discover the top five M&S clothing pieces that fashion insiders are snapping up this season, from timeless trench coats to must-have knitwear.
W.H. Auden's secret affair with sex worker revealed
Newly unearthed letters expose the Nobel laureate's hidden relationship with a young sex worker, challenging our understanding of the literary giant's private world.
Islington Murders Inspire Powerful Literary Work
Discover how a series of tragic murders in Islington inspired a powerful new book exploring violence against women and societal responses to femicide.
Derek Owusu: From non-reader to literary star at 24
Award-winning author Derek Owusu reveals his remarkable journey from never reading a book until his mid-twenties to becoming one of Britain's most celebrated literary voices.
Anne Enright's 'Attention': Sparkling Literary Reflections
Nobel laureate Anne Enright returns with a dazzling collection of essays that dissect modern life, literature, and the art of noticing in our distracted age.
Lily King's Heart The Lover: A Triumphant Return
Discover why Lily King's latest masterpiece is being hailed as a triumphant return to form, exploring the complexities of love and human connection with exquisite prose.
Discover Paul Bailey: Essential Literary Guide
Explore the literary legacy of Paul Bailey, from his Booker-shortlisted novels to his poignant poetry. This comprehensive guide reveals where to begin with one of Britain's most celebrated authors.
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