Best Books of 2025: Guardian Critics' Must-Read Picks
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
Charlie Mackesy's sequel, 'Always Remember', challenges festive bestseller charts. We analyse its contenders and the debate over its millennial appeal. Read the full story.
British theatre mourns the loss of Sir Tom Stoppard, the legendary playwright. Explore his life, iconic works like 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead', and his enduring legacy.
Explore the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, and political insights from Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Discover your next great read.
The family of Adriana Smith, kept on life support due to Georgia's heartbeat law, share a heartbreaking update as her son, born prematurely, is still too ill to come home for the holidays.
A major new art exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead opens in California, featuring rare artefacts, fan art, and a unique 'listening room'. Explore the legacy.
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 six completely free things to do in London this first December weekend, from lantern parades to festive bike rides and Christmas markets. Enjoy the season without spending a penny.
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.
Olive Martin, 54, was mistakenly taken to a mortuary after a seizure. An inquest hears she showed 'signs of life' there before later dying. Read the full investigation.
Rockstar Games faces backlash as its promised free next-gen upgrade for Red Dead Redemption fails for Xbox players, contradicting its own announcement and causing widespread confusion.
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A two-year-old boy was discovered covered in blood, trying to wake his parents after they were shot dead by their neighbour in Georgia. The killer, Matthew Scott Lanz, was given multiple life sentences. Read the full, harrowing details.
Discover the books captivating authors like Geoff Dyer and Guardian readers this November. From literary fiction to searing essays, find your next great read. Dive into the full list now.
Actor Josh Brolin shares insights from his past friendship with Donald Trump, calling him a marketing genius and reflecting on his transformation. Read the full interview.
Oscar-nominated actor Josh Brolin opens up about his past friendship with Donald Trump, calling him a marketing 'genius' but admitting their values have diverged. Read the full interview.
Sir Salman Rushdie tells Sky News the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk stems from America's pervasive gun culture. The author, a survivor of a 2022 stabbing, also shares his views on AI and creativity.
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.
Capcom is reportedly developing a new Dead Rising game starring Frank West, ignoring all sequels after the original. The game will reintroduce the iconic time limit mechanic.
The King and Queen pay tribute to playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 88. Read the heartfelt statement from Buckingham Palace and tributes from the arts world.
The UK mourns Sir Tom Stoppard, the Oscar-winning playwright of Shakespeare In Love, who has died at 88. Remember his iconic works and legacy.
Legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, Oscar winner for Shakespeare In Love, has died peacefully at home aged 88. Remembering his remarkable career spanning six decades.
Acclaimed playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, Oscar-winner for Shakespeare In Love, has died peacefully at home aged 88. Remembering his legendary career and profound impact on British theatre.
Explore the remarkable 60-year career of Sir Tom Stoppard through a curated selection of his finest plays, films, and radio dramas. Discover the genius behind the wit.
Oscar-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, famed for Shakespeare in Love, has died peacefully at home aged 88. Remembering his brilliance and legacy.
The theatre world mourns the loss of Sir Tom Stoppard, the legendary playwright behind Arcadia and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, who has died aged 88.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping versus traditional bookstores in his latest Guardian cartoon. Discover the witty observations!
At 86, Margaret Atwood shares her wisdom on democracy's fragility, feminist struggles and climate crisis in her new memoir Book of Lives. Read her powerful insights.
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
Discover four compelling translated fiction works including Frode Grytten's poignant Norwegian tale and speculative Iranian futures. Explore these literary gems today!