Top 5 Must-Read Books This June
From Maggie O'Farrell's Land to a memoir on British childhood, discover the five most anticipated new books to add to your reading list this June.
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Why You Should Read Proust: Readers' Encouraging Notes
Readers share why Proust's In Search of Lost Time is funny, full of sex, and worth the effort, despite its daunting reputation.
Joe Swash's Emotional Family Discovery on Who Do You Think You Are?
Joe Swash uncovers his Italian heritage and a suffragette connection on Who Do You Think You Are?, bringing him closer to his late father Ricky.
Mind Children: Future of Reproduction
A new book explores the concept of 'mind children' and whether they could revolutionize human reproduction, sparking ethical debates.
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Maggie O'Farrell: Family Myth Uncovered Ireland's Past
Maggie O'Farrell explores how a family myth about an ancestor who mapped Ireland led her to uncover a hidden history, inspiring her novel 'Land'.
Three Must-Read New Novels: Sci-Fi, Ghosts, Archaeology
Explore three compelling new novels: Ann Leckie's sci-fi 'Radiant Star', Natalie Adler's ghostly 'Waiting on a Friend', and Grace Curtis's archaeological quest 'Heaven's Graveyard'.
How Many of the 100 Best Novels Have I Read? Movies Don't Count!
A humorous take on reading the 100 best novels, with movies not counting and the internet ruining plans. Cartoon by First Dog on the Moon.
Obama's Ex-Speechwriter Explores America's Defining Orations
Ben Rhodes, former Obama speechwriter, examines 15 defining American speeches in his new book 'All We Say', from Frederick Douglass to Trump, revealing the nation's identity struggles.
Love at First Bite: Unforgettable Chocolate Bars
Discover the most memorable chocolate bars that leave a lasting impression, from Neuhaus's Caprice to Ducasse's 75% Amande, Orange Confit and Figue.
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What We Ask Google: Secrets of Our Search History
Simon Rogers' 'What We Ask Google' explores the intimate truths revealed by our search queries, from fears to desires, offering a unique portrait of humanity.
No Time for Tomes Like These: Reading Trend
A new trend sees readers abandoning lengthy books for shorter formats, challenging traditional publishing norms and reshaping the literary landscape.
The Vivisectors Review: Twisted Love Story from Cult Writer
Missouri Williams follows her prize-winning debut with a gothically overstuffed tale of a cynical young woman in a crumbling university town, blending campus romance with savage satire.
Lee Friedlander's Witty World in New Photo Book
Explore Lee Friedlander's 'Life Still' featuring over 130 images, many unpublished, showcasing his knack for turning ordinary scenes into lavish puzzles.
Caroline Huppert Recovers Family's Wartime Secrets
Caroline Huppert, sister of Isabelle Huppert, recounts how her Jewish and Catholic parents fell in love amid Nazi rise, using letters to reveal daily life under Vichy France.
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Keeping My Dead Wife's Books Helped Me Let Go of Guilt
A widower finds solace in preserving his late wife's books for their son, transforming guilt into a connection with the past and the printed word.
Donna Fisher on the Books That Shaped Her Life
2026 Libraro Prize winner Donna Fisher shares the books she's reading now, her desert island pick, and the childhood stories that sparked her love of reading.
Book Reviews: The Underdog, The Left and the Lucky, Hey Man
Felicity Cloake's debut romcom, Willy Vlautin's moving friendship tale, and Andrew Meehan's story of obsession are reviewed in this week's books roundup.
Zeno Sworders' Debut Wins Australian Book of the Year
Zeno Sworders' debut novel 'Once I Was a Giant' has won Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards, praised for its hopeful and poetic narrative.
5 New Podcasts to Listen to This Week (21.05.2026)
Discover this week's top podcast picks, including Blocc Party, MotherWell, ThurtyFM, Digging Around, and Wiser Than Me, covering culture, family, finance, gardening, and ageing.
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Dame Felicity Lott's Early Operatic Promise Recalled
A letter recalls Dame Felicity Lott's early performance in Gilbert and Sullivan's Princess Ida, highlighting her voice and manner that hinted at her future operatic success.
Agatha Christie's Typewriter in British Library Exhibition
The British Library's 'Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery' exhibition showcases her typewriter, letters, notebooks, and personal items, marking 50 years since her death.
Sylvia Plath Complete Poems Published with Pink Paper Works
A landmark edition of Sylvia Plath's complete poems, including works written on stolen pink paper, doubles the material of previous collections and reveals her evolution as a poet.
Offseason by Avigayl Sharp: Wry Comedy of a Frazzled Teacher
Avigayl Sharp's Offseason is a wry, comedic novel following a frazzled teacher navigating burnout, absurdity, and small-town life in off-season Maine.
Death in Paradise Star Ben Miller Unveils New Book
Ben Miller, known for Death in Paradise, discusses his new adult thriller 'A Very Dangerous Pursuit' on BBC Breakfast, inspired by The Thirty-Nine Steps.
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Middlemarch Named Greatest Novel in Global Poll
A major global poll of over 170 authors and critics has named George Eliot's Middlemarch as the greatest novel ever written, beating classics like Pride and Prejudice and War and Peace.
Tom Gauld on Middlemarch's Top Novel Status
Cartoonist Tom Gauld celebrates Middlemarch topping a critics' poll as the best novel of all time with a witty illustration.
Oldest English poem found in 9th-century manuscript
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered the oldest surviving English poem, Caedmon's Hymn, in a 9th-century manuscript in Rome's National Central Library.
Oldest English Poem Found in Medieval Roman Library Book
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered the oldest surviving English poem, 'Caedmon's Hymn', in a 9th-century manuscript at Rome's National Central Library, predating previous copies by three centuries.
Middlemarch: The Greatest English Novel
George Eliot's Middlemarch has been voted the best novel of all time. Its lessons on sympathy, tolerance, and female interiority remain timeless.
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May 2026 Books: Cornwell Memoir, Weimar History, Age-Gap Novel
Martin Chilton picks the best May releases, including Patricia Cornwell's memoir 'True Crime,' Katja Hoyer's 'Weimar,' and Jem Calder's debut novel 'I Want You to Be Happy.'
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