Acclaimed Australian author Trent Dalton's latest novel, 'Gravity Let Me Go,' struggles under the weight of its own ambitions. Our review examines why this much-anticipated crime caper has disappointed critics with its crude humour and narrative flaws.
Elizabeth Day's explosive new novel 'One of Us' pulls back the curtain on the private lives, ambitions and moral compromises of Conservative politicians in Westminster's corridors of power.
The filmmaker's debut novel, a philosophical tale of a man's search for meaning, receives a mixed reception from critics who question its literary merits.
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
The iconic author confesses the deeply personal and relatable anxieties that sparked the creation of the beloved literary and cinematic heroine, Bridget Jones.
Renowned filmmaker Woody Allen ventures into literature with his debut novel, 'Apropos of Nothing', sparking fresh debate and offering an unfiltered glimpse into his controversial life and career.
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Nigerian author Abi Daré secures the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for her upcoming novel, 'The Girl Who Fought The Wind', a powerful sequel exploring climate justice in Lagos.
A Minnesota lake faces an ecological disaster as thousands of giant, invasive goldfish, dumped by pet owners, multiply and threaten the native ecosystem. Officials are now battling to contain the problem.
Faced with a severe water crisis, the tech hub of Bengaluru is witnessing a grassroots revolution. Local residents and conservationists are taking lake restoration into their own hands, battling pollution and bureaucracy to secure the city's future.
Our in-depth review of the Herschel Novel Duffle Tech Weekender bag. Discover its innovative tech compartments, durable design, and whether it's the perfect travel solution for British commuters and weekend adventurers.
Discover why Tom Cox's folk-horror masterpiece, 'Everything Will Swallow You', is being hailed as the most perceptive and unsettling state of the nation novel of our times. A review of the cosy catastrophe that holds a dark mirror to modern Britain.
The gripping novel 'The Holiday' by T.M. Logan is being adapted into a major four-part thriller series for Channel 5, promising sun-drenched tension and family secrets.
Ian McEwan's provocative new novel, 'What We Can Know', delivers a powerful critique of contemporary liberal thought, exploring its intellectual fragility and moral failings through a gripping narrative of a family in crisis.
Discover the haunting and beautifully crafted debut novel, The Names by Florence Knapp. A profound exploration of memory, identity, and the unbreakable bonds of family, set against a backdrop of simmering suspense.
Mona Awad returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Bunny'. 'We Love You, Bunny' is a wickedly funny and surreal descent into the dark heart of academia, friendship, and the monstrous nature of creativity. Discover why this is a must-read for 2025
Lough Neagh, the UK's largest freshwater lake, is facing an unprecedented ecological collapse due to algal blooms, pollution, and government inaction, threatening wildlife and local communities.
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
An alarming surge of invasive harlequin ladybirds, originating from Asia, is threatening native UK species. Experts warn of ecological disruption as these aggressive insects outcompete local ladybirds for food and habitat.
Exclusive insight into the global battle being waged against climate catastrophe. Discover the strategies offering a lifeline for our planet's future amidst unprecedented ecological crises.
Bestselling author Dan Brown breaks his six-year publishing silence, announcing a new thriller set across Europe's historic cities. Discover the details of his long-awaited return to the literary world.
Our review of Dur e Aziz Amna's powerful debut novel, 'A Splintering,' exploring a young woman's journey from Pakistan to the Ivy League and the complex price of ambition.
Dive into the gritty world of Mick Herron's latest Slough House masterpiece, 'Clown Town'. Discover why this tale of disgraced spies is the must-read espionage thriller of the year.
Netflix wins a fierce bidding war to adapt Richard Osman's beloved crime novel, with Chris Columbus directing and a legendary British cast. Filming is set to begin in the UK.
Discover Brian Chikwava's masterful new novel 'Shamiso', following a young woman's extraordinary journey from Zimbabwe to London in this profound exploration of identity, displacement, and belonging in the modern world.
Master of horror Stephen King reveals the uncanny and chilling similarities between his 1979 political thriller 'The Dead Zone' and the contemporary political landscape shaped by Donald Trump, calling the comparison 'frighteningly accurate'.
Exclusive investigation reveals the deepening environmental catastrophe at Lough Neagh. Algal blooms and political inertia threaten an ecological disaster, putting Northern Ireland's primary water source and unique wildlife at severe risk.
Dive into our review of Benjamin Wood's stunning new novel, 'Seascraper'. A profound exploration of an artist's life, the shadows of the past, and the search for meaning that cements Wood's place as a major voice in British literary fiction.
Acclaimed Canadian author Miriam Toews discusses her powerful new novel exploring trauma, survival, and the complex aftermath of violence in an exclusive, in-depth interview with The Guardian.
Explore the stunning, surreal world of Keeper - a meditative lighthouse simulator where you protect migrating birds from ecological disaster. Discover this hauntingly beautiful indie gem.