Carnegie Winners Majumdar and Li Praise Libraries
Novelist Megha Majumdar and author Yiyun Li, winners of the Andrew Carnegie Medals, share their profound connections to libraries and their literary achievements.
Category : Books
Debut Novel 'Go as a River' Becomes Global Sensation
Shelley Read's debut novel 'Go as a River' has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, with film adaptation in development and translations in 30+ languages.
Rainbow Serpent's 50-Year Legacy as Australian Classic
Dick Roughsey's beloved picture book The Rainbow Serpent celebrates 50 years, sharing Indigenous creation stories that continue to shape Australia's cultural identity and imagination.
Caro Claire Burke's 'Yesteryear' Predicted as 2026's Top Debut
Caro Claire Burke's debut novel 'Yesteryear', exploring trad wife aesthetics and social media, is tipped to dominate 2026's literary scene with its witty, thought-provoking narrative.
Korean Bestseller Redefines Family Through Platonic Partnership
A quietly revolutionary account of two women cohabiting as friends has captured South Korea's heart, challenging traditional family definitions and sparking global conversations about alternative living arrangements.
Ali Smith's 'Glyph' Review: Gaza War Witness
A review of Ali Smith's novel 'Glyph', exploring its poignant literary response to the war in Gaza and its themes of bearing witness through art.
Mayor Urges New Yorkers to Read Heated Rivalry in Storm
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advises residents to stay home and read the popular novel Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid during a major winter storm, with free library access available.
Vote: Australia's Best Children's Picture Book Poll
Cast your vote for the best Australian children's picture book in our poll from 27 January to 5 February. Vote daily as books are eliminated each morning.
Top 50 Australian Picture Books: A Lifelong Impact
Guardian readers nominate the top 50 Australian children's picture books, highlighting their role in literacy, empathy, and childhood memories, with insights from author Sally Rippin.
Vote for Australia's Best Children's Picture Book in Guardian Poll
Guardian Australia invites readers to vote daily in a poll to determine the nation's best children's picture book of all time, featuring a shortlist of 50 classics and modern hits.
Grandma Poss Calls for Votes in Australian Picture Book Poll
Guardian Australia launches a poll to find the best Australian children's picture book, featuring 50 nominees from 1973 to 2022, with Grandma Poss explaining the voting process.
Lady Mary Chudleigh's 'Song': Timeless Poetic Advice
This week's poem, 'Song' by Lady Mary Chudleigh, offers stern yet sunny moral guidance to a besotted young man, showcasing her proto-feminist views and witty critique of superficial beauty.
Sudoku 7188: Easy Daily Puzzle for Brain Training
The latest Sudoku puzzle, number 7188, offers an easy challenge perfect for daily mental exercise and relaxation. This gentle grid provides a fun way to sharpen logic skills.
Tom Gauld's January Writing Cartoon on New Year's Resolutions
Cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work humorously captures the struggles of writing in January, reflecting on New Year's resolutions and creative challenges.
Madeleine Gray: From Green Dot to Chosen Family
Author Madeleine Gray discusses her hit debut, new novel Chosen Family, and the complexities of queer relationships and chosen family in modern literature.
Shakespeare 'Was Black Jewish Woman' Claims New Book
A feminist historian's new book argues the real Shakespeare was Emilia Bassano, a black Jewish female poet whose work was stolen by the man from Stratford.
Mark Haddon on a Loveless Childhood and Parental Loss
Author Mark Haddon shares poignant memories of a childhood marked by emotional distance from his parents, exploring the impact of growing up without affection and the complex feelings of losing unloving figures.
Hunter S. Thompson Suicide Investigation Reopened
A fresh investigation into the 2005 death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has been launched, re-examining the circumstances surrounding his suicide with new evidence and witness accounts.
New Novels: Golden Portraits, Family Drama, Kensal Fox
Discover three compelling new fiction releases: a businessman's quest to reunite portraits with their subjects in Georgia, a family's struggle with a mother's secret celebrity life, and an outsider's unusual bond with a fox in London.
Children's Books: Nature, Family and Underdog Stories
Three new children's books from the Mail Bookshop explore themes of intergenerational bonds, environmental protection, and finding strength in perceived weaknesses through captivating stories and illustrations.
Guardian Letters: Pub Runs, Premier Inn & Beckham Feuds
Readers share witty observations on Barry Glendenning's half marathon training, Premier Inn Milton Keynes bookings, Bodø's city status, and the Beckham family drama in this week's Guardian letters.
Children's Book Roundup: Picture Books and Novels Reviewed
A comprehensive review of the latest children's and young adult books, including picture books about loss and nature, chapter books for independent readers, and thrilling YA fantasy and historical adventures.
Ali Smith's Literary Journey: From Beatles to Classics
Scottish author Ali Smith shares her formative reading memories, from discovering words on Beatles records to championing Charlotte's Web and finding inspiration in Liz Lochhead's poetry.
Tanya Sweeney's Book Picks: From Judy Blume to Desert Islands
Journalist and author Tanya Sweeney shares her current favourite page-turner, desert island essential, childhood literary inspiration, and one classic that left her cold.
Britain's Shellshocked Nation: Between the Wars History
A new book explores Britain's turbulent interwar years, from trauma and social change to cultural innovations and the seeds of future conflict.
Custody: The Secret History of Mothers - Maternal Separation
Lara Feigel's book delves into the harrowing history of child custody battles, blending personal memoir with historical analysis to reveal ongoing struggles for mothers.
Classic Crime Novels Reissued: Murder, Bombs & Legal Drama
Three classic British crime novels return to print, featuring Inspector Garibaldi's Barnes Common murder case, a village bombing mystery, and a 1960s legal drama about a poisoned godmother.
Novel 'May We Feed the King' Examines History's Ambiguity
Poet Rebecca Perry's debut novel 'May We Feed the King' presents a dazzling puzzle-box narrative exploring how little we can truly know about history through a reluctant medieval king and a modern curator.
Hayden Panettiere Reveals Cover of Candid New Memoir
Actress Hayden Panettiere shares the cover of her forthcoming memoir 'This Is Me: A Reckoning' on Instagram, promising an unflinching account of her Hollywood journey and personal struggles.
McDermid's Books Edited by Sensitivity Readers
Crime writer Val McDermid reveals sensitivity readers have reviewed her early novels, sparking debate about editing historical texts to suit contemporary sensibilities.
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