10 Buzzing Debut Novels to Watch in 2026
Discover the most anticipated debut novels of 2026, featuring a Pulitzer finalist's first novel, a surreal prison tale, and a tradwife influencer sent to 1805. Pre-order these exciting new voices now.
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Answers to The Guardian's 2025 Year-End Quiz Released
Test your memory of 2025's biggest events with The Guardian's annual quiz. The answers are now in—see how many you got right and revisit the year's key moments.
The 'Cringe' Era: Why Millennials Lost Their Cool
Explore the cultural shift that made millennials the 'cringe' generation. From side fringes to 'Live, Laugh, Love', discover the social and economic forces behind the loss of cool. Listen to the full analysis.
Guardian Publishes New Hard Sudoku Puzzle 7,152
The Guardian releases its latest hard Sudoku puzzle, number 7,152. Complete the grid by filling rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with digits 1-9. Find the solution in the next print edition.
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Jessie Buckley narrates 'Hamnet' audiobook review
Jessie Buckley's sensitive narration brings Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel 'Hamnet' to life. Explore the poignant story of Agnes Hathaway and Shakespeare's grief. Listen now.
Charles Dickens' descendant says he was 'totally woke'
Lucinda Hawksley, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, reveals his progressive values and shares a poignant Christmas message for 2025. Discover the family traditions.
2026 Book Preview: Liza Minnelli, Alan Bennett & George Michael
A look ahead at the biggest nonfiction books of 2026, featuring memoirs from Liza Minnelli, Sylvester Stallone, and survivors' stories, plus diaries from Alan Bennett. Pre-order now.
Jacek Dukaj's Ice: A Review of the Polish Sci-Fi Epic
Explore Jacek Dukaj's award-winning novel 'Ice', a dazzling alternate history where the 1908 Tunguska event spawns a sentient freeze. Discover its complex world of frostoglaze, Tesla, and metaphysical intrigue. Read our full review.
Literary Converts to Catholicism in 20th Century Britain
Explore the surprising wave of British literary figures, from Evelyn Waugh to Muriel Spark, who converted to Catholicism between 1910 and 1960. A new book examines their profound journeys.
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New Book Explores the Gruesome History of Vampires
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Guardian Sudoku 7,151: Medium Puzzle Challenge
Tackle the Guardian's Sudoku 7,151, a medium-level puzzle. Find the print version and learn where to get solutions for weekend challenges. Exercise your logic today!
Sydney's Queer Bookshop Darlinghurst Closes After 43 Years
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
East London bookshop named among world's best
Donlon Books in London Fields has been selected by Cultured magazine as one of the 11 greatest indie bookshops globally. Discover its unique collection of rare art and counterculture titles.
What to Read in 2026: Bookseller Recommendations
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Gish Jen's 'Bad Bad Girl' Blends Fiction and Memoir
Author Gish Jen's new novel, 'Bad Bad Girl', is a fictionalised exploration of her troubled relationship with her Chinese mother and the historical forces that shaped their lives. A poignant search for understanding.
Biography Reveals the Real Story Behind Telegram's Pavel Durov
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Guardian's Top 20 Long Reads of 2025 Revealed
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Tackle The Guardian's Christmas Sudoku #7150
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David Walliams dropped by publisher after misconduct claims
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Walliams Removed from Children's Book Festival Line-up
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Walliams Dropped from Waterstones Festival
David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.
McCabe's Christmas Poem: A Liverpool Ghost Story
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Review: Bryan Washington's 'Palaver' Novel
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Guardian Sudoku 7,149: Easy Daily Puzzle Challenge
Dive into the Guardian's Sudoku 7,149, an easy-level puzzle. Fill rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with numbers 1-9. Find the solution in the next print edition. Challenge your mind today!
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Richard Osman's The Impossible Fortune Tops 2025 UK Bestsellers
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Artist and novelist Veronica Gosling dies aged 94
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Tom Gauld's cartoon on last-minute Christmas bookshop rush
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Romance book sales boom hits £69m in the UK
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