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Tom Gauld's Best Conspiracy Books of 2025

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.

Best Sci-Fi Books of 2025: A Guide

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.

2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments

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.

Best Young Adult Books of 2025 Revealed

Discover the top five Young Adult novels of 2025, featuring acclaimed authors Kate Mosse and Nathanael Lessore. Explore thrilling new worlds and compelling stories.

Top 5 Romance Books of 2025 Revealed

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.

Share Your Views on Music Produced by AI

The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.

Top History & Politics Books 2025 Reviewed

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.

Best Food Books of 2025: A Culinary Guide

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.

Best Translated Fiction of 2025: Essential Reads

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.

Free London Music Showcase in Hackney

Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!

Hugh Nowell, Media Ethics Pioneer, Dies at 98

Remembering Hugh Nowell, co-founder of Grosvenor Books and the International Communications Forum, who championed moral values in publishing. Discover his remarkable legacy.

Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances

The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.

AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal

Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.

Dick Gaughan's Lost Music Rescued After Decades

Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.

Ranking Salman Rushdie's 10 Best Literary Works

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.

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