Best Books of 2025 for Your 2026 TBR List
Discover five standout books from 2025 that you should add to your 2026 reading list, featuring memoirs, historical fiction, and myth retellings from acclaimed authors.
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10 Best New Books to Read in January 2026
Kickstart your New Year's reading resolution with our curated list of the 10 best new book releases for January 2026, featuring thrilling debuts and captivating stories.
Top 5 Books for 2026 from a 240-Book Year
After reading 240 books in 2025, a senior journalist shares her top five recommendations to inspire your reading list for the coming year. Discover the titles that floored her.
Best New Books to Read in 2026
Discover the top 10 upcoming book releases for 2026, featuring new novels from Tayari Jones, V.E. Schwab, and more. Plan your reading list now.
January 2026 Books: Julian Barnes' Final Work & Top Picks
Kickstart your 2026 reading with our guide to January's essential books, including the final work from Julian Barnes, a troubling look at Arctic geopolitics, and a secret history of British hotels. Discover your next great read.
2026 Nonfiction Books: Minnelli, Bennett, Stallone Memoirs
A look ahead at major nonfiction books for 2026, featuring memoirs from Liza Minnelli, Sylvester Stallone, and Gillian Anderson, plus Alan Bennett's diaries and essays from David Sedaris. Explore the upcoming titles.
2026's Most Anticipated Books Revealed
Discover the hottest fiction and non-fiction titles for 2026, including new novels from Jennette McCurdy, Douglas Stuart, and investigative deep-dives from Patrick Radden Keefe. Get your reading list ready.
Indy's 2025 Christmas Book Gift Guide: Staff Picks
Discover The Independent's ultimate literary gift guide for Christmas 2025. Our writers share their favourite books to give, from family sagas to vital memoirs, ensuring hours of perfect reading pleasure.
10 Perfect Sports Books for Christmas Gifts
Struggling for a sports fan's gift? Discover our curated list of 10 must-read books, from football fairytales to boxing exposés and athlete memoirs. Find the perfect present now.
Best Australian Books of 2025 Revealed
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
Best Culture of 2025: Guardian Critics' Picks
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Cher, Cartier & More: Mail Bookshop's New Releases
Explore stunning new releases from the Mail Bookshop, featuring Cher's iconic career, Cartier's timeless jewels, and breathtaking wildlife photography. Discover your next coffee table centrepiece.
New Book Releases: Memoirs from Graydon Carter, Fiona Phillips & More
Explore a captivating selection of new memoirs and biographies, from Graydon Carter's tales of Vanity Fair's golden age to Fiona Phillips' powerful account of living with dementia. Discover these compelling stories available now.
Best Books of 2025: Kindle & Audible Bargains
Discover the ten must-read books of 2025. Five titles are available for under £1 via Kindle Unlimited and Audible's 99p trial. Get the full list and exclusive deals.
The Names: The Standout Debut Novel of 2025
Discover why Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names' is a future classic. A gripping sliding doors story about how a single choice echoes for decades. Find out more and get your copy.
Best Romance Books of 2025 Revealed
Discover the five must-read romance novels of 2025, featuring acclaimed authors Ali Hazelwood and Bolu Babalola. Find your next favourite love story here.
Top Science & Nature Books of 2025 Announced
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, as selected by experts including Robert Macfarlane and Sadiah Qureshi. Explore groundbreaking titles on AI, ecology, and the human body.
Top History & Politics Books of 2025 Reviewed
Explore the year's most compelling history and politics books, from Middle Eastern revolutions and Tory diaries to Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads for understanding our turbulent age.
Top New UK Casino Sites for December 2025 Revealed
Discover the best new online casinos in the UK for December 2025. Expert analysis reveals top picks for slots, roulette, blackjack, and the best welcome bonuses and mobile apps.
New Cookbooks 2024: A Culinary Tour of Global Flavours
Discover the latest must-have cookbooks for 2024, featuring global cuisines, healthy recipes, and baking innovations. Find your next kitchen inspiration from top chefs and food writers.
Guardian's Top Children's Books for 2025 Revealed
Discover the standout children's books of 2025, featuring new works from Michael Rosen, Katherine Rundell, and more. A guide to joyous picture books, bizarre nonfiction, and thrilling fantasy.
Top 15 Books of 2025: The Year's Must-Reads
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Best Books of the Year: Booker Snubs & Triumphs
Discover the year's standout fiction from Belfast sagas to ecological epics. Find your perfect Christmas read among these critically acclaimed novels.
New Book Reviews: Laing, Winterson & Tawada Releases
Explore our review of three new book releases: Olivia Laing's disappointing 'The Silver Book', Jeanette Winterson's imaginative 'One Aladdin Two Lamps', and Yoko Tawada's quirky 'Archipelago of the Sun'. Available now from Mail Bookshop.
New Children's Books Available at Mail Bookshop
Discover three captivating new children's books: 'Porridge Please!' for ages 3+, 'Robin' for 8+, and 'We Fell Apart' for teens 14+. Find your next favourite read today!
6 Cosy Christmas Book Releases for 2025
Discover the six must-read Christmas book releases for 2025, from heartwarming romance to festive mysteries. Find your perfect cosy read for the holiday season.
Nominate Australia's Best Children's Picture Book
Guardian Australia is searching for the nation's favourite children's picture book of all time. Share your nomination for this major reader poll launching in late January.
Children's Book Roundup: New Picture Books and Novels
Discover the best new children's and YA books for Christmas. From festive picture books to gripping YA thrillers, our roundup has something for every young reader. Start your literary adventure today!
Top 10 Must-Read Autobiographies of 2025
Discover the most compelling memoirs of 2025, featuring rock icons, national treasures, and inspiring figures. Find your next great read and dive into these unforgettable true stories.
This Week's Top Culture Picks & Reviews
Discover the week's must-see culture from Claire Danes' new Netflix thriller to Nobel winner Jon Fosse's latest masterpiece. Your essential guide to top TV, film, books and albums.
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