Category : Literature Books


Lost Lambs: Tender Satire for Conspiracy Era

Madeline Cash's debut novel Lost Lambs delivers brilliant plotting and clever comedy, satirising a dysfunctional American family's search for meaning in our conspiracy theory age.

Bowie's Spiritual Quest: New Book Analysis

A review of Peter Ormerod's exploration of David Bowie's religious themes, from early Anglicanism to final album Blackstar, revealing the artist's prophetic vision.

John Lucas: Poetry Editor, Cricket Captain

Tributes highlight John Lucas's dual legacy as a patient poetry editor and a demanding cricket captain, showcasing his contrasting personas in publishing and sport.

Eric Huntley: Activist and Publishing Pioneer

Obituary of Eric Huntley, co-founder of Bogle-L'Ouverture, a pioneering black publishing house in Britain, and lifelong campaigner for racial justice and community empowerment.

Vote for Australia's Best Children's Picture Book

Guardian Australia launches a public poll to determine the nation's greatest children's picture book, featuring a shortlist of 50 classics from 1973 to 2022. Vote daily to keep your favourite in the running.

Life's Missteps Forged a Writer's Path

Sofie Laguna reflects on her journey from failed acting dreams to acclaimed authorship, revealing how hardships and unemployment shaped her creative identity.

Chudleigh's 'Song': Feminist Advice in Poetry

Explore Lady Mary Chudleigh's 18th-century poem 'Song', a witty critique of superficial love and a call for valuing wit and virtue over fleeting beauty, reflecting her proto-feminist views.

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