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.
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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.'
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Tom Gauld Cartoon: FIFA Prize for Literature
Cartoonist Tom Gauld satirizes the idea of a FIFA literature prize, blending football and literary culture in a humorous illustration.
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70 Brilliant Summer Books: Debuts, Memoirs, and More
Leading authors Mark Haddon, Samantha Harvey, and Zadie Smith select their favorite summer reads, including fiction, nonfiction, and children's books.
Readers' top 100 novels spark debate on omissions
Letter writers challenge the Guardian's readers' top 100 novels list, debating trilogies, omissions like Treasure Island, and lack of diversity.
Evans and Doucet Win Women's Prize for Fiction and Nonfiction
Debut novelist Virginia Evans wins Women's prize for fiction for 'The Correspondent', and BBC journalist Lyse Doucet takes nonfiction award for 'The Finest Hotel in Kabul'.
The Long Drop Review: Gripping Whisky-Soaked Murder Tale
Denise Mina's novel The Long Drop, adapted by Linda McLean, captures the depravity of a notorious 1956 Glasgow triple murder with wit and horror at Citizens Theatre.
Ruth Ozeki on Charlotte's Web, Chekhov, and Language
Ruth Ozeki, winner of the 2022 Women's Prize for Fiction, discusses her early reading, favorite books, and how Charlotte's Web inspired her writing career.
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Best Recent Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Books Reviewed (12.06.2026)
A roundup of five new genre novels: doomsday survival, vampire gothic, cold war horror, historical fantasy, and haunted halls.
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