Top 5 Books from 2025 You Need to Read in 2026
Don't overlook 2025's literary gems. Discover five standout book releases, from Malala's memoir to space-age fiction, perfect for your 2026 reading list. Share your favourites!
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Stars Who Said No to Knighthoods and OBEs
Explore the surprising list of famous figures, including David Bowie, Nigella Lawson, and Stephen Hawking, who turned down or returned New Year's Honours. Discover their reasons.
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.
Bobby Seagull awarded MBE for library services
Teacher and broadcaster Bobby Seagull receives an MBE in the King's New Year Honours for his dedicated services to public libraries. Discover his inspiring journey from East Ham Library to national recognition.
UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Literacy Crisis
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting child literacy. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Literacy Crisis
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
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.
World's Largest Living Fungus Library Faces Defunding
The world's largest living library of vital soil fungi, INVAM, faces closure due to US federal budget cuts. This 'Louvre for artists' holds over 900 strains key to ecosystem restoration and sustainable farming. Read why its loss would be catastrophic.
Obama Centre CEO addresses design concerns ahead of opening
Valerie Jarrett offers an inside look at the controversial Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, addressing the 'eyesore' claims and highlighting its community focus. Opening phases begin next year.
Banned Books Gift Guide: 10 Titles for Defiant Readers
Discover a unique holiday gift guide featuring 10 books that have faced bans or challenges in the US. Support literary freedom and give the gift of a rebellious read.
Architect Robert Stern, designer of 15 Central Park West, dies
Robert AM Stern, the celebrated US architect behind the iconic 15 Central Park West and the George W Bush library, has passed away at 86. Explore his legacy of postmodern design.
Judge dismisses complaint over Trump library land in Miami
A Miami judge has dismissed a legal challenge against the gifting of prime downtown land for Donald Trump's presidential library. The 3-acre site is valued at over $67 million. Read the full story.
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.
Trump's Miami library plan includes 'fake news wing'
Donald Trump's proposed 47-storey presidential library in Miami, funded by $50m in donations, could feature a controversial 'fake news wing'. Explore the plans and the opposition.
Netflix buys Warner Bros Studios in £54bn mega-deal
Netflix has agreed a staggering $72bn (£54bn) deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery's film and TV studios. The move, set to reshape Hollywood, faces regulatory scrutiny. Read the full story.
Expert advice: Help your child see past a book's cover
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Discover how to nurture a love of reading without making it a chore.
State Library of Victoria faces backlash over job cuts plan
The State Library of Victoria, one of the world's busiest, plans to cut 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians. Critics call it a 'crude self-lobotomy' that betrays the institution's core mission. Read more on this cultural crisis.
Florida College Re-Votes on Land for Trump Library
Miami Dade College's board has re-voted to gift a prime $67m site for Donald Trump's presidential library, despite an ongoing lawsuit alleging open government violations. Read the full story.
Haunted Book From Jumble Sale Sparks Paranormal Terror
A man's life descends into a real-life horror story after buying a second-hand book containing mysterious photos. He reports unexplained knocks, smells, and apparitions. Read the chilling account.
Tom Gauld's Online Book Shopping Cartoon Delight
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping in his latest witty illustration. Discover the humour in digital book browsing today!
Lucy Steed's The Artist wins Waterstones Book of the Year
Lucy Steed's debut novel, The Artist, set in 1920s France, wins the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year. Discover the romantic-mystery captivating readers across the UK.
Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library
Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.
August 2026 Trial Set in Trump Library Land Case
A trial date of August 2026 has been set in the lawsuit challenging the land transfer for Donald Trump's presidential library in Miami. Discover the legal battle's details.
Classic Crime Novels Reissued for Modern Readers
Discover three reissued crime classics from the Mail Bookshop. From a 1950s English village poisoning to a railway heist and a Maigret medical mystery. Dive into these gripping whodunits today!
Superman comic sells for record £7.2 million
A pristine 1939 Superman No. 1 comic discovered in an attic has sold for a record-breaking £7.2 million, becoming the most valuable comic book in history. Discover the full story.
Trump plans $1bn Miami presidential library
Donald Trump's foundation aims to raise nearly $1 billion in tax-exempt donations for a presidential library in downtown Miami, with $50m already pledged from media settlements. Discover the ambitious plans and the controversial tax status.
British Library strikers demand fair pay and support
As British Library workers strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's champion their cause, highlighting a wider devaluation of library services and staff across the UK. Support our cultural heritage.
The Silver Book Review: Beauty Without Depth
Olivia Laing's novel set in 1970s Italian cinema world offers glossy aesthetics but lacks substance. Explore our review of this beautifully shallow work.
The Book of Memory: A New Path to Immortality
Discover how philosopher Mark Rowlands presents a revolutionary perspective on eternal life through the power of memory and narrative in his compelling new work.
Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era
Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
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