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.
Category : Literature Books
Guardian's 'Hard' Sudoku 7160 Poses Major Challenge
The Guardian's Sudoku 7160, rated 'hard', is proving a formidable test for puzzle enthusiasts. Can you crack the logic and find the solution?
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.
Women's Prize 30th Anniversary Sparks Literary Gender Debate
As the Women's Prize marks 30 years, we examine if male writers are being sidelined in fiction. Explore the data and expert insights on publishing's gender landscape. Read the full analysis.
Tackle the Guardian's Hard Sudoku 7159 for 1 Jan 2026
Challenge your mind with the Guardian's first hard Sudoku puzzle of 2026. Can you solve number 7159? Test your logic and concentration skills today.
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.
Review: Nadia Davids' 'Cape Fever' - A Tale of Power and Servitude
Nadia Davids' novel 'Cape Fever' dissects the complex relationship between a mistress and her maid in modern Cape Town. Read our in-depth review of this powerful literary work.
Novelist brings Ghana's Detty December to UK fiction
Author Nana Ama Addo-Brenyah's debut novel 'The Party Season' captures Ghana's vibrant Detty December, filling a gap in contemporary fiction. Discover how she translated the energy onto the page.
Tackle The Guardian's Sudoku #7157 Medium Puzzle
Test your logic with The Guardian's Sudoku #7157, a medium-difficulty puzzle. Perfect for a daily brain workout. Can you solve it?
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.
Gramsci's Quote May Originate from Matthew Arnold
A reader's letter suggests Antonio Gramsci's famous line about a dying world may have been inspired by the English poet Matthew Arnold. Explore this literary connection and other brief letters.
How to Regift Unwanted Presents Without Getting Caught
Facing an unwanted gift? Explore the social minefield of regifting and charity shop donations, with true stories of awkward discoveries and expert advice on handling it gracefully.
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.
Revisiting Anne Stevenson's 'The Man in the Wind'
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.
How the Guardian's Style Guide Tackles Modern Language
The Guardian's style guide editors detail their 2023 rulings on terms from 'Twixmas' to AI and Arabic names. Discover how they balance tradition with evolving English. Share your thoughts with the readers' editor.
Mueenuddin's Epic Novel Set to Dominate 2026
Acclaimed author Daniyal Mueenuddin's debut novel, 'This Is Where the Serpent Lives', is a brutal, funny epic of power and class in Pakistan, tipped to be a major literary success in 2026.
Tackle The Guardian's Easy Sudoku 7156
Kickstart your week with The Guardian's easy Sudoku puzzle, number 7156. A perfect, gentle challenge to engage your logic and focus. Try it now!
Tareq Baconi on queer Palestinian identity in new memoir
Author Tareq Baconi excavates his queer and Palestinian identities in a powerful new memoir, 'Fire in Every Direction', weaving a love story with his family's history of dispossession. Discover his journey from Jordan to London.
Guardian Publishes Killer Sudoku Puzzle 1,002
The Guardian releases its 1,002nd Killer Sudoku puzzle. This logic challenge adds a numerical twist to classic Sudoku rules. Find the print version and solution details here.
Penguin Revives Simenon's Dark Masterpiece 'The Cat'
Penguin Classics launches new translations of Georges Simenon's 'romans durs', starting with the bleakly brilliant 'The Cat', a tale of toxic marriage and revenge.
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.
Saturday Quiz: Armagnac, Frankenstein & Parkrun
Dive into this week's challenging Saturday quiz. Can you identify France's oldest brandy, the 'modern Prometheus', and what began as the Bushy Park time trial? Test your trivia now!
2026 Fiction Preview: Major New Novels Announced
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.
2026's Must-Read Books: Saunders, Smith, Stuart & More
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.
Tim Dowling's 2025 in numbers: A year of forgetting
As 2025 ends, columnist Tim Dowling tallies his year in cold, hard stats: adult sons moving back in, forgotten books, and a joke that fell flat. A humorous look at modern life.
Best Reads of 2025: KGB Agent, Zadie Smith, and a Boy's Return
Explore The Guardian's standout articles from 2025, featuring a deep-cover KGB agent, Zadie Smith on Tracy Chapman, and a poignant story of a boy's return. Discover these compelling narratives now.
Harry Potter Quiz: 20 Questions for True Fans
Test your wizarding knowledge with our ultimate 20-question Harry Potter quiz. Can you prove you're a true Potterhead and earn your Hogwarts letter? Take the challenge now!
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