Category : Literature Books


Guardian's Genius Crossword 271 Prizes £100

The latest Genius crossword from The Guardian challenges solvers to unravel a historical stampede mystery. Enter by 31 January for a chance to win the £100 monthly prize.

Guardian publishes corrections and clarifications

The Guardian has issued a series of corrections, including errors in a Chris Rea obituary, a misnamed Scottish estuary, and the release date of Addison Rae's single. Read the full list of amended articles.

Lawyer's heart attack coma hallucinations inspire novel

After his heart stopped for 40 minutes, Patrick Charnley awoke blind with a brain injury. The vivid hallucinations he experienced led him to write a novel and forge a profoundly different, more contented life.

Award-Winning Author's 35 Years of Fiction Writing Advice

After 35 years teaching creative writing, a prize-winning author shares unconventional wisdom for aspiring novelists. Discover why you should embrace ambition, oddness, and forget the daily writing rule. Start your unique story today.

Six Great Reads: The Guardian's Best Stories of 2025

Discover six of The Guardian's most compelling articles from 2025, covering the power of the Beatles for an autistic child, life without money, forgiveness after tragedy, the rise of MrBeast, Netflix's algorithm films, and a shocking financial crime. Dive

Guardian Publishes Killer Sudoku Puzzle 1,003

The Guardian releases its latest Killer Sudoku puzzle, number 1,003. This edition adds a challenging arithmetic twist to normal Sudoku rules. Solve it now and find the solution in the next print issue.

Call for Wuthering Heights to be filmed as a trilogy

A Guardian reader argues Emily Brontë's classic novel 'Wuthering Heights' shares its three-part structure with Greek tragedy and deserves a cinematic trilogy. Discover the compelling parallels.

Witty UK Letters: From Dog Signs to Early Easter Eggs

A collection of humorous and insightful letters from Guardian readers across the UK, covering everything from pet rivalry and Suffolk signs to railway theft and early Easter treats. Read the public's sharp observations.

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.

Cartoon Dog Darren Predicts Life and Trends for 2026

Stephen Collins's cartoon canine, Darren, shares his witty and insightful predictions for the year 2026, covering everything from politics to daily life. Discover what the future holds through a dog's eyes.

Grace Murray's Superb Debut 'Blank Canvas' Reviewed

Grace Murray's witty and assured debut novel, 'Blank Canvas', explores a student's life-changing lie. Read our review of this energisingly original work from a remarkable young British author.

Book Review: The Power of Pragmatic Optimism

Science writer Sumit Paul-Choudhury explores how a positive outlook fosters resilience and drives progress. Discover why optimism is more than just wishful thinking.

Googoosh: The Sinful Voice of a Lost Iran

The legendary Iranian singer Googoosh breaks her silence in a new memoir, detailing her rise to fame, the 1979 revolution's brutal crackdown, and her triumphant return. Discover the story of a cultural icon.

Novelist Sara Banerji dies aged 93

Sara Banerji, the acclaimed novelist known for weaving fantasy into domestic life across 10 books, has died at 93. Discover her unique literary legacy.

Solve the Guardian's Final Sudoku of 2025

Tackle The Guardian's medium-difficulty Sudoku puzzle number 7158, published on New Year's Eve 2025. A perfect brain-teaser to close the year. Can you solve it?

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.

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