At a Guardian event, authors Elif Shafak, Kate Mosse, Blake Morrison, and Guy Gunaratne debated the enduring power of novels, the decline in reading, and the political relevance of classic literature.
A novelistic, intimate film about a Vichy bureaucrat's daily life, exploring collaboration and moral blindness in Nazi-occupied France.
A letter recalls Dame Felicity Lott's early performance in Gilbert and Sullivan's Princess Ida, which helped her realize her potential in opera.
Matthew Connors' new photo book 'The Axe Will Survive the Master' captures 12 years of global protests, from Hong Kong to Ukraine, exploring systemic struggles against authoritarianism.
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Charlotte Zhang's debut film 'Tycoon' depicts a dystopian Los Angeles in 2028 where a megacorp controls food distribution, following two Latino men navigating state-sanctioned racial violence.
Ben Stiller's 1994 romcom 'Reality Bites' remains a defining Gen X film, exploring post-college drift, love triangles, and the tension between selling out and staying true.
Daniel Hahn's 'If This Be Magic' explores the challenges and creativity of translating Shakespeare, arguing that the Bard can survive even when every word changes.
A wry comedy following a frazzled teacher's chaotic life. Sharp's novel blends humor and insight in a poignant story of burnout and resilience.
A review of Eden McKenzie-Goddard's debut novel 'Smallie', which explores the Windrush scandal through the intimate story of Lucinda Brown, a Barbadian immigrant threatened with deportation after decades in Britain.
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Cartoonist Tom Gauld celebrates Middlemarch being voted the greatest novel of all time in a new comic strip.
The Guardian's 100 best novels list, voted by over 170 authors and critics, places George Eliot's Middlemarch at number one, with increased female representation.
A roundup of the best recent crime and thriller novels, including Honey by Imani Thompson, Quite Ugly One Evening by Chris Brookmyre, and more gripping reads.
Rene Matić wins Deutsche Börse prize at 29, but critics argue their work lacks maturity and innovation, resembling a student's Tumblr feed.
Readers argue that science fiction paperbacks with lurid covers feel right, while hardbacks are wrong. Plus stalking horses, Putin's parade, opera standing, and middle-age at 60.
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The Backrooms phenomenon, born from a single eerie photo, evolves into a major horror film directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
Francesca de Tores' Cast Away offers a revelatory meditation on humanity through the story of Alexander Selkirk, the real-life inspiration for Robinson Crusoe.
Virginia Evans's 'The Correspondent' is a moving epistolary novel about a 73-year-old woman, shortlisted for the Women's Prize. A word-of-mouth sensation.
A letter reveals Humpty Dumpty's 'unbirthday' talk hints that Through the Looking-Glass is a half-birthday novel, set on 4 November when Alice is seven and a half.
Lauren Elkin's Vocal Break examines the female voice through singers like Cyndi Lauper and Charli xcx, exploring rules, expectations, and the power of imperfection.
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A newly discovered Vaughan Williams song sparks excitement, but many works by overlooked composers may still be hidden in archives and lofts worldwide.
Lloyd Jones, the celebrated Welsh author known for 'Mr. Pip' and other novels, has passed away at 68. His works explored identity and colonialism.
Discover the 100 greatest novels in English, voted by authors, critics, and academics worldwide. Check the list from 100 to 81 and see how many you've read.
The Guardian has published its list of the 100 greatest novels in English, voted by 172 experts. Readers are invited to nominate their top three favorites.
Carol Rumens, inventive poet and long-running Guardian Poem of the Week columnist, has died aged 81 after a brain tumour. She was a generous advocate for poetry.
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Cal Flyn's The Savage Landscape explores abandoned places reclaimed by nature, blending travel writing, ecology, and philosophy in a compelling narrative.
Jem Calder talks about his debut novel 'I Want You to Be Happy', the influence of Sally Rooney, and his bleakly funny take on millennial relationships, technology, and ennui.
A new play based on real stories of young people in Australia's justice system premieres at Sydney Opera House, highlighting their struggles and resilience.
Tom Gauld's latest cartoon humorously reimagines Geoffrey Chaucer creating the first unboxing video, blending medieval literature with modern internet culture.
Explore a deliriously entertaining conspiracy thriller, existentialist life advice, and coping with a reality that feels fake in this curated reads collection.
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Sir David Attenborough shares an audio message thanking fans for their birthday wishes ahead of his 100th birthday, expressing gratitude for the unexpected outpouring of goodwill.
