Five Essential Reads: Snails, Schools and Songs
Discover this week's must-read stories, featuring a snail invasion in Australia, a groundbreaking Indigenous school, and the definitive list of the best songs. Explore these compelling narratives now.
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Best Culture of the Year: Hidden Gems Not From 2025
Discover the standout films, books, and music from past years that captivated UK audiences in 2025. Our critics reveal their favourite hidden gems.
Nuzzi's RFK Jr Book Mocked, Defended by Lewinsky
Journalist Olivia Nuzzi's memoir on Robert F Kennedy Jr faces ridicule, prompting sympathy from Monica Lewinsky. Plus, a royal series and a Lancashire earthquake.
Danny Dyer reads CBeebies Bedtime Story on crying
EastEnders star Danny Dyer reads a CBeebies Bedtime Story promoting emotional expression. Tune in Friday at 6.45pm on CBeebies and iPlayer.
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Best Sci-Fi Books of 2025: A Guide
Discover the top five science fiction novels of 2025, featuring climate crisis masterpieces, cyberpunk adventures, and mind-bending alien encounters. Explore these groundbreaking stories today.
2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments
Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
Tackle The Guardian's Hard Sudoku #7129
Ready for a mental workout? Dive into The Guardian's notoriously difficult Sudoku puzzle #7129. Test your logic and strategy with this classic brain teaser. Can you solve it?
Guardian corrects errors in Sir Tom Stoppard obituary
The Guardian has issued corrections regarding the fate of Sir Tom Stoppard's family in the Holocaust and the date of his play. Read the full details of the clarifications.
Top Memoirs and Biographies of 2025 Revealed
Explore the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, and political insights from Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Discover your next great read.
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Help your child see past a book's cover, says advice columnist
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.
Review: Madeleine Gray's Chosen Family Explores Queer Friendship
Madeleine Gray's second novel, Chosen Family, masterfully explores the lifelong bond between two women. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and queer identity set across 18 years. Read our review.
Best Young Adult Books of 2025 Revealed
Discover the top five Young Adult novels of 2025, featuring acclaimed authors Kate Mosse and Nathanael Lessore. Explore thrilling new worlds and compelling stories.
Top 5 Romance Books of 2025 Revealed
Discover the Guardian's top romance picks for 2025, featuring witty wedding dramas, literary love affairs, and surprisingly sexy takes on Brexit. Find your next favourite read.
Legal storm over 'sabzi' cookbook title sparks cultural debate
Food writer Yasmin Khan faced legal threats over her cookbook title 'Sabzi', a common word for vegetables across South Asia. Her case highlights wider issues of cultural appropriation and trademark overreach in the UK.
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The Guardian's Thursday Quiz: 226th Edition Launches
The Guardian has released its 226th Thursday Quiz, challenging readers on general knowledge and topical news. Test your wits with this week's trivia challenge now!
Erotica Novel's Child Reference Leads to Court Case
A Sydney author's erotic novel is at the centre of a police investigation after a passage referencing a child was read in court. Discover the details of the controversial case.
Tackle The Guardian's Hard Sudoku Puzzle #7128
Can you conquer The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku puzzle #7128? Test your logic skills with this classic brain teaser. Grab a pen and give it a go!
Guardian's Top Science & Nature Books for 2025 Announced
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, featuring expert picks from Sadiah Qureshi, Robert Macfarlane, and Eric Topol. Explore the titles shaping our understanding of the world.
Tackle The Guardian's Sudoku 7127: Medium Puzzle
Ready for a brain teaser? Solve The Guardian's Sudoku 7127, a medium-difficulty puzzle perfect for a mental workout. Find the grid and hints here.
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Top History & Politics Books 2025 Reviewed
Explore the year's standout history and politics books, from Middle East revolutions and brutalist architecture to the Tory implosion and Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads.
Tackle Today's Medium Sudoku Puzzle 7126
Ready for a mental workout? Dive into our latest medium-difficulty Sudoku puzzle, number 7126. Perfect for a daily brain boost. Give it a go now!
Guardian's November Book Recommendations from Authors & Readers
Discover the books captivating authors like Geoff Dyer and Guardian readers this November. From literary fiction to searing essays, find your next great read. Dive into the full list now.
Best Food Books of 2025: A Culinary Guide
Discover the top five food books of 2025, featuring Palestinian cuisine, baking for mental health, and secrets from Indian kitchens. Find your next culinary inspiration.
Genius crossword puzzle mirrors The Traitors' mind games
A cryptic Genius crossword by Glyph featured a hidden theme on The Traitors, with ambiguous clues reflecting the show's deceit. Discover how the puzzle unfolded and the winning clue for 'SCALES'.
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Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year is 'Rage Bait'
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' as the 2025 Word of the Year, defining online content designed to provoke anger for clicks. Discover the shortlist and trends.
Rushdie on Kirk Murder and Surviving Assassination Attempt
Sir Salman Rushdie speaks to Sky News, linking Charlie Kirk's killing to America's gun culture and reflecting on his own 2022 stabbing. The author also shares his sceptical views on AI in creative writing.
Rushdie Links Kirk Murder to US Gun Culture
Sir Salman Rushdie tells Sky News the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk stems from America's pervasive gun culture. The author, a survivor of a 2022 stabbing, also shares his views on AI and creativity.
Best Translated Fiction of 2025: Essential Reads
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Six books recommended for PM Anthony Albanese's summer
The Grattan Institute has released its annual summer reading list for the Prime Minister, featuring six books on economics, climate, gender, and more. Discover the essential reads for 2025.
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Peacock's Poem Exposes 19th Century Class Hypocrisy
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
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