Explore how literary giants like Orwell, Atwood, and Philip K. Dick foresaw our present reality of mass surveillance, 'MAGA', and digital kipple. What can we learn from their prophetic visions?
Explore our roundup of the latest must-read science fiction, fantasy and horror novels, including a serial killer thriller, Cornish folk horror, and a centenary collection from Brian Aldiss.
Discover how a new generation of readers, connected online, is transforming the UK's literary scene with romance and 'romantasy' novels, creating vibrant communities and events.
A worrying trend sees schools abandoning full novels for excerpts, risking students' academic and personal development. Discover the causes and why we must act to restore a love of reading.
A South Korean dystopian film is storming the UK Netflix charts, but its shocking sci-fi twist has left critics and audiences calling it 'maddening'. Discover why it's still a hit.
Ever wondered where Panem's districts would be if The Hunger Games were set in Britain? From London's opulence to Newcastle's coal, we map all 13 districts across the UK. Discover your hometown's dystopian counterpart.
A look ahead at the biggest fiction releases for 2026, featuring major new works from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, George Saunders, and many more. Discover the essential books to pre-order now.
Discover the most anticipated books of 2026. Get ready for new novels from George Saunders, Ali Smith, and Douglas Stuart, plus major memoirs and stunning debuts.
Discover the latest gripping crime and thriller novels, including Charlotte McConaghy's eco-thriller and a dark Irish debut. Perfect for your winter reading list. Explore the reviews now.
Discover the most anticipated debut novels of 2026, featuring a Pulitzer finalist's first novel, a surreal prison tale, and a tradwife influencer sent to 1805. Pre-order these exciting new voices now.
Romance fiction sales have surged to a record £69m in the UK, doubling in the US. Discover why this genre, from Emily Henry to 'romantasy', offers vital connection in turbulent times.
Fans are rediscovering the dystopian sci-fi series Snowpiercer after all four seasons dropped on ITVX for free. Viewers praise the 'best first season' but debate later seasons.
Margaret Atwood warns her dystopian novel's themes are increasingly plausible in modern America. The author discusses Trump, Roe v. Wade, and resilient democracy. Read her full analysis.
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.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
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 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.
Acclaimed author Fran Lebowitz shares her unfiltered opinions on everything from leaf blowers and hiking to dinner parties and contemporary novels in this exclusive interview.
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 the best new children's and YA books for Christmas, from heartwarming picture books to gripping teen thrillers. Find your next favourite read today!
Cambridge study finds 51% of UK novelists believe AI could replace their work, with many reporting income decline due to unauthorised AI training.
Magnum photographer Lúa Ribeira captures Spain's disconnected youth in powerful dystopian landscapes. Explore the visual narrative of suffering and betrayal in modern society.
Review of Precipice, an experimental climate disaster musical at London's New Diorama theatre. Ambitious but confusing dystopian show runs until 13 December.
London's new Hunger Games stage production polarises critics with spectacular visuals but clunky storytelling. See the verdict before booking tickets until October 2026.
Glen Powell confirms his leading man status in Edgar Wright's smart 2025 reboot of The Running Man, sticking closer to Stephen King's original dystopian vision. In cinemas now.