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.
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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.
Caroline Kennedy's Daughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy, has died at 35 following a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. Read the latest updates on this tragic story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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