Richard Osman's latest mystery leads the 2025 UK bestseller list, with fantasy, thrillers, and a surprising adult colouring book revival dominating sales. Discover the year's top titles.
Discover a unique holiday gift guide featuring 10 powerful books that have faced bans in the US, from Toni Morrison to Judy Blume. Support literary freedom.
Research reveals Gloucester as the UK's BDSM hotspot, with Hounslow leading in searches. Discover the surprising sex toy trends across British cities.
The Guardian's annual literary quiz for 2025 is live, featuring questions from Mick Herron, Bernardine Evaristo, Ali Smith and more. Test your book knowledge now and download the app for more puzzles.
From Margaret Atwood to Dr Seuss, discover the books activists and writers turn to for wisdom, resistance, and restored faith in humanity during turbulent times.
Author Yael van der Wouden reveals the books that defined her life, from a teenage letter to Jonathan Safran Foer to finding comfort in Austen. Discover her literary influences.
Sales of nonfiction books in the UK have sharply declined, with readers seeking refuge in fiction and podcasts. Industry experts cite world fatigue and a demand for escapism.
A new national audit reveals adults in England wait up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment, with a stark disparity between child and adult services. Experts call for urgent action.
Nearly half of UK 25-year-olds now live with parents, reshaping family life and finances. Explore the new reality of multigenerational homes, from economic pressures to deeper bonds.
Discover the City Editor's top six business books for 2025, featuring exposés on Big Tech, globalisation risks, and building a better economic future. Perfect for the high-flying executive in your life.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
A professional dominatrix runs intimate classes from her home, teaching curious women the realities of BDSM for £200 a session. Discover the surprising truths behind the fantasy.
A major UK vaccine advisory body now recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults, not just high-risk groups. This significant policy shift aims to eliminate the virus nationwide.
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.
A key CDC advisory panel has voted to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults in the US. This major policy shift aims to combat rising infection rates and reduce health disparities.
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.
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.
Discover the UK's best risque Christmas gifts for 2025, from stocking thrillers to creative sex toys and explicit experiences. Perfect for festive intimacy.
Discover the surprising rules of nude cruises, including the one strict regulation solely for male passengers. Explore what really happens on a 'nakation at sea'.
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.