Gaining Ground: Landmark Feminist Novel Reissued
Anne Enright celebrates the reissue of Joan Barfoot's 1978 novel Gaining Ground, a landmark feminist story of a woman who walks away from her family to live alone in the wilderness.
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Taiwan book sales surge after Hong Kong bookstore raids
After Hong Kong police arrested five bookstore employees for seditious publications, a T-shirt slogan 'I am a bookstore employee' went viral in Taiwan, and a banned book by NPR journalist Emily Feng sold out, prompting emergency reprints.
Chinese Worker Poet Wins Top Literary Award
Food delivery rider Wang Jibing wins China's top literary award, part of a bottom-up revival of workers' writing in the 21st century, contrasting with Mao-era top-down initiatives.
Charles Gaines, author of Pumping Iron, dies at 84
Charles Gaines, whose book and documentary Pumping Iron popularized bodybuilding and launched Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, has died at 84.
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Pinker's Progress: The Celebrity Scientist at the Centre of Culture Wars
From 2021: How Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker became one of the world's most contentious thinkers, explored in a Guardian Long Read podcast.
Simba Sleep slashes 25% off cooling mattresses in heatwave
Simba Sleep launches 25% off cooling mattresses including Hybrid Pro, plus pillows and duvets, to help UK shoppers sleep better during the heatwave.
For Dolores review: obsessive friendship in intense play
Eva O'Connor's new play For Dolores examines an obsessive friendship between two young women, blending monologues, humour, and dance at the Mick Lally theatre, Galway.
Tom Gauld cartoon: The making of a masterpiece
Tom Gauld's latest cartoon humorously depicts the chaotic and mundane process behind creating a so-called masterpiece, highlighting artistic struggle.
Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel weeks after Swift's wedding
The 1975 frontman Matty Healy married model Gabbriette Bechtel in LA, weeks after ex Taylor Swift's wedding. An insider says they are 'absolutely in love.'
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The First House by Avni Doshi review – marriage and freedom
In her follow-up to the Booker-shortlisted Burnt Sugar, Avni Doshi delivers an intense portrait of a woman seeking liberation from controlling relationships in The First House.
Andrew Upton on his debut novel Krank Fuss, a chicken fable
Andrew Upton's debut novel Krank Fuss is an allegorical fable about a disfigured chicken in Nazi Germany, blending humour and bleakness, with Cate Blanchett as his first reader.
20 Brilliant Books You Can Read in a Day
A former Booker prize judge recommends 20 immersive books you can finish in one sitting, from James Baldwin to Carlo Rovelli, perfect for time-pressed readers.
Adam Boulton slammed for 'spinster' comments on Widdecombe
Sky News presenter Adam Boulton faces backlash after calling Ann Widdecombe a 'spinster' and 'old maid' during coverage of her murder investigation, sparking accusations of misogyny.
Service by Lauren Mooney review – a modern ghost story
Lauren Mooney's debut novel Service uses a haunted-house tale to eviscerate the class system, exploring contemporary precarity through a chilling timeslip narrative.
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Country People review: a joyful follow-up to North Woods
Daniel Mason returns with a fantastical journey through family, folktales, and hidden worlds beneath our feet in this witty and uplifting novel.
Adeyemi disowns film adaptation of her fantasy bestseller
Author Tomi Adeyemi says she will not watch the Paramount adaptation of her YA fantasy novel, citing behind-the-scenes attacks and distancing herself from the project.
Contrapposto Review: Eggers' Portrait of an Artist Falls Flat
Dave Eggers' novel 'Contrapposto' about a working-class artist's lifelong friendship is pious and shrill, lacking the comic touch of his earlier works.
'The End of Romance' Review: Deconstructing Love
Maria Takolander's 'The End of Romance' dismantles romantic ideals with wit and insight, arguing that love stories are often narratives of control and disappointment.
Best Recent Poetry: Reviews of New Collections
A roundup of the best recent poetry releases, featuring new collections from Ocean Vuong, Mary Jean Chan, and others, praised for their emotional depth and craft.
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Best Australian books out in July: thrillers, Murdoch, and more
Guardian Australia editors pick the best books out in July, including a psychosexual thriller, a Murdoch exposé, and a cookbook featuring native ingredients.
June's Best Books: Victorian Gothic to AI Romance
Writers and readers share their top June reads, including Victorian Psycho, Annie Bot, and Trapped Life. Join the conversation.
Best Summer Cookbooks 2026: Istanbul, South Africa, Indian & More
Essential new cookbooks for summer 2026, including Istanbul by Özlem Warren, The South African Cookbook by Nokx Majozi, and 5 Ingredient Indian by Chetna Makan, plus a classic to rediscover.
Ben Lerner's 'Transcription' Wins Orwell Prize
Ben Lerner's novel 'Transcription' won the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction, praised for its exploration of surveillance and power.
Awake, Awake by Fiona Mozley review – false memories
Fiona Mozley's new novel explores a woman's pursuit of truth amid false memories, blending psychological depth with lyrical prose.
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From Book Club to Marriage: How Books Brought These Couples Together
Four couples share how their love stories began with shared book interests, from English literature lectures to silent book clubs and dating profiles.
How Placebo made Nancy Boy: reclaiming insults
Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal recount the making of Nancy Boy, a song that reclaimed homophobic slurs and defined Placebo's early identity.
Writers' festivals are the new raves: book reading surges
Book festivals break attendance records as readers flock to collective events, driven by a reaction to digital overload and a desire for shared experiences post-pandemic.
Best New Paperbacks: McEwan, Roy, Welsh & More
Discover June's top paperback releases, including Ian McEwan's climate crisis novel, Arundhati Roy's memoir, and Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting sequel.
Gromit to Write Memoir, Spilling Beans on Life with Wallace
Gromit, the silent canine star of Wallace and Gromit, will publish a memoir in October, revealing his true feelings about Techno Trousers, gnomes, and the moon.
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Dry Leaf review: mystifying amble around Georgia's football pitches
Alexandre Koberidze's Dry Leaf is a challenging three-hour road movie with low-res video, invisible characters, and a search for a missing daughter. Defeating yet intriguing.
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