Retrograde Stage Play Review by Donne Ngabo
Donne Ngabo's Retrograde at Melbourne Theatre Company is a gripping exploration of identity and redemption, blending raw emotion with theatrical brilliance.
Category : Literature Books
Phantom Days Review: A Lyrical Novel Told Through a Book
Angela O'Keeffe's third novel uses a sentient book as narrator to explore human connection, creativity, and longing in a richly detailed, lyrical story.
'Once I Was a Giant' Wins Australian Book Award
Zeno Sworder's poetic and hopeful picture book 'Once I Was a Giant' has won Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards, celebrating its emotional depth and universal themes.
Writers Discuss Literature, Politics, and 100 Best Novels
At a Guardian event, authors Elif Shafak, Kate Mosse, Blake Morrison, and Guy Gunaratne debated the enduring power of novels, the decline in reading, and the political relevance of classic literature.
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Notre Salut Review: Vichy France's Bureaucratic Complicity
A novelistic, intimate film about a Vichy bureaucrat's daily life, exploring collaboration and moral blindness in Nazi-occupied France.
Felicity Lott's Early Role in Princess Ida
A letter recalls Dame Felicity Lott's early performance in Gilbert and Sullivan's Princess Ida, which helped her realize her potential in opera.
A Planet of Protest: 12 Years of Confrontation with Authoritarian Power
Matthew Connors' new photo book 'The Axe Will Survive the Master' captures 12 years of global protests, from Hong Kong to Ukraine, exploring systemic struggles against authoritarianism.
Tycoon Review: Dystopian LA Food Megacorp Debut Impresses
Charlotte Zhang's debut film 'Tycoon' depicts a dystopian Los Angeles in 2028 where a megacorp controls food distribution, following two Latino men navigating state-sanctioned racial violence.
Reality Bites: Gen X Classic on Capitalism and Inauthenticity
Ben Stiller's 1994 romcom 'Reality Bites' remains a defining Gen X film, exploring post-college drift, love triangles, and the tension between selling out and staying true.
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If This Be Magic Review: Translating Shakespeare's Genius
Daniel Hahn's 'If This Be Magic' explores the challenges and creativity of translating Shakespeare, arguing that the Bard can survive even when every word changes.
Offseason by Avigayl Sharp: Wry Comedy of a Frazzled Teacher
A wry comedy following a frazzled teacher's chaotic life. Sharp's novel blends humor and insight in a poignant story of burnout and resilience.
Smallie Review: Windrush Scandal's Human Stories
A review of Eden McKenzie-Goddard's debut novel 'Smallie', which explores the Windrush scandal through the intimate story of Lucinda Brown, a Barbadian immigrant threatened with deportation after decades in Britain.
Tom Gauld on Middlemarch as Best Novel Ever
Cartoonist Tom Gauld celebrates Middlemarch being voted the greatest novel of all time in a new comic strip.
Guardian's 100 Best Novels: Middlemarch Tops List
The Guardian's 100 best novels list, voted by over 170 authors and critics, places George Eliot's Middlemarch at number one, with increased female representation.
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Best Crime and Thriller Books: Honey, Quite Ugly One Evening, and More
A roundup of the best recent crime and thriller novels, including Honey by Imani Thompson, Quite Ugly One Evening by Chris Brookmyre, and more gripping reads.
Rene Matić's Deutsche Börse Win: Too Early?
Rene Matić wins Deutsche Börse prize at 29, but critics argue their work lacks maturity and innovation, resembling a student's Tumblr feed.
Why science fiction belongs in paperback, not hardback
Readers argue that science fiction paperbacks with lurid covers feel right, while hardbacks are wrong. Plus stalking horses, Putin's parade, opera standing, and middle-age at 60.
Backrooms: From 4chan Photo to Horror Film
The Backrooms phenomenon, born from a single eerie photo, evolves into a major horror film directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
Cast Away: Gripping Portrait of Real Robinson Crusoe
Francesca de Tores' Cast Away offers a revelatory meditation on humanity through the story of Alexander Selkirk, the real-life inspiration for Robinson Crusoe.
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The Correspondent: Epistolary Novel Shortlisted for Women's Prize
Virginia Evans's 'The Correspondent' is a moving epistolary novel about a 73-year-old woman, shortlisted for the Women's Prize. A word-of-mouth sensation.
Half-Birthday Hint in Lewis Carroll's Classic
A letter reveals Humpty Dumpty's 'unbirthday' talk hints that Through the Looking-Glass is a half-birthday novel, set on 4 November when Alice is seven and a half.
Vocal Break Review: Lauren Elkin's Celebration of Female Voice
Lauren Elkin's Vocal Break examines the female voice through singers like Cyndi Lauper and Charli xcx, exploring rules, expectations, and the power of imperfection.
Lost Vaughan Williams Song Found: What Else Remains Hidden?
A newly discovered Vaughan Williams song sparks excitement, but many works by overlooked composers may still be hidden in archives and lofts worldwide.
Lloyd Jones, Welsh Author, Dies at 68
Lloyd Jones, the celebrated Welsh author known for 'Mr. Pip' and other novels, has passed away at 68. His works explored identity and colonialism.
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100 Best Novels of All Time: A Literary Countdown
Discover the 100 greatest novels in English, voted by authors, critics, and academics worldwide. Check the list from 100 to 81 and see how many you've read.
Guardian Reveals 100 Greatest Novels in English
The Guardian has published its list of the 100 greatest novels in English, voted by 172 experts. Readers are invited to nominate their top three favorites.
Carol Rumens, Poet and Guardian Columnist, Dies at 81 (12.05.2026)
Carol Rumens, inventive poet and long-running Guardian Poem of the Week columnist, has died aged 81 after a brain tumour. She was a generous advocate for poetry.
The Savage Landscape by Cal Flyn Review: Into the Wild
Cal Flyn's The Savage Landscape explores abandoned places reclaimed by nature, blending travel writing, ecology, and philosophy in a compelling narrative.
Jem Calder: discovered by Sally Rooney, now a debut novelist
Jem Calder talks about his debut novel 'I Want You to Be Happy', the influence of Sally Rooney, and his bleakly funny take on millennial relationships, technology, and ennui.
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Saplings Play Explores Youth Justice in Australia
A new play based on real stories of young people in Australia's justice system premieres at Sydney Opera House, highlighting their struggles and resilience.
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