UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Youth Literacy
With reading for pleasure at a 20-year low, a new UK-wide initiative for 2026 aims to distribute 72,000 books and reignite a love of stories, starting with art. Discover how.
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Best Mindfulness Reads for Your Best Life in 2026
Discover the top mindfulness and self-help books for 2026, curated by Metro. From Mel Robbins to Dr Julie Smith, find your guide to a calmer, clearer year ahead.
Schoolchildren hurt in icy Reading coach crash
Nine children were among 19 injured after a school coach and bus collided on an icy slip road near Reading. Two were hospitalised as emergency services dealt with the aftermath.
School bus crashes in Kent on black ice, children injured
A double-decker school bus crashed into a ditch in Kent after slipping on black ice. In a separate incident in Reading, nine children were injured in a coach and bus collision. Latest updates and safety warnings.
December's Top Reads: Hollinghurst, Harvey & Readers
Discover the books captivating writers and Guardian readers this December, from Iris Murdoch's 'The Green Knight' to Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These'. Join the literary conversation.
Gen Z Drives UK Romance Novel Boom via BookTok
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.
Teens Reading Fewer Full Novels: A Crisis in Education
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.
The 15 Best PS5 Games to Play in 2026
Discover the definitive PlayStation 5 games to own in 2026, featuring landmark RPGs, stunning adventures, and innovative indie hits. Build your ultimate PS5 collection.
Tom Gauld's 2026 cartoon on doomed reading resolutions
Cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly skewers our annual, overly ambitious reading goals in his latest Guardian comic. Discover why his witty take on 'reading resolutions' is so relatable.
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: January 5-11, 2026
Discover what the tarot cards reveal for your star sign this week. From cosy retreats to relationship resolutions, find your guidance for January 5 to 11, 2026.
Andrew Miller: The Books That Made Me a Writer
Award-winning novelist Andrew Miller reveals the books that changed him, from DH Lawrence's 'The Rainbow' to the strange genius of Penelope Fitzgerald. Discover his literary journey.
Booksellers Break Reading Slump with Personal Picks
Stuck in a cycle of binge-reading and slumps from online recommendations, a self-confessed book nerd turned to real-life booksellers for help. Discover the three transformative novels that broke the drought and sparked unexpected tears.
UK Launches National Year of Reading 2026 to Boost Child Literacy
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
25 Free School Holiday Activities for Australian Kids
Discover a fantastic range of free workshops, exhibitions, and performances for children across Australia this summer, from giant puppet whales to comic creation and reading challenges.
Creative Tactics to Get Kids Reading in 2025
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are using AI storytelling, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to reignite a love for books. Discover their innovative strategies.
Best TV Shows You Missed in 2025
From a sumptuous Japanese drama to a menopausal hitwoman thriller, discover the under-the-radar television masterpieces of 2025 that deserve your attention. Start streaming now.
Best Podcasts: Jenni Murray's Life Lessons & More
Discover this week's top podcast picks, featuring Jenni Murray's candid chats with older stars, powerful survivor stories, and the secrets to winning the World Cup. Tune in now!
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: Dec 29 - Jan 4
Discover your tarot card reading for the final week of 2025. From the Full Moon in Cancer to New Year's energy, find guidance for your star sign as we enter 2026.
Tom Gauld's 27 December cartoon dissects festive reading habits
Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers a witty, insightful look at the books we receive at Christmas and our subsequent reading intentions. Discover the humour in his latest Guardian comic strip.
End-of-Year Tarot Horoscope for 2026 Revealed
As 2025, a '9' year of enlightenment, ends, tarot reveals what each star sign should release and what energy to carry into 2026, a '1' year of magic and new beginnings. Discover your sign's guidance.
Systemic change needed to foster boys' love of reading
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
What to Read in 2026: Bookseller Recommendations
Discover the must-read books for 2026, featuring upcoming releases from African authors and the best of Black diaspora writing. Get expert picks from booksellers in Nigeria, Kenya, and the UK.
Books for Hope in Difficult Times: Leaders' Picks
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.
Fry's 'Pleasure List' Aims to Entice Reluctant Readers
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches a national book recommendation drive to reverse the worrying drop in reading for pleasure in the UK. Join the campaign and submit your unputdownable reads.
Chefs' Favourite UK Restaurant Meals of 2025
Leading chefs from across the UK share their standout dining experiences of 2025, from London gastropubs to Somerset's finest. Discover where the experts eat.
Share Your Top TV Shows of 2025 with The Guardian
The Guardian is compiling its annual list of the best television and wants your input. Tell us your favourite TV shows of 2025 and why they stood out. Share your views now.
Top 6 Business Books of 2025 for UK Executives
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.
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: December 8-14
Discover your tarot card reading for the week of December 8 to 14, 2025, as Neptune turns direct. Find mystical guidance for your star sign and festive season. Read your full forecast now.
US Vaccine Panel Limits Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns
A key CDC advisory committee has voted to alter infant hepatitis B vaccine guidance, a move experts warn could increase preventable infections and create access barriers. Read the full story.
Help your child see past a book's cover, says advice columnist
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.
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