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.
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.
Frieda Hughes Visits Sylvia Plath's Grave at Christmas
Frieda Hughes shares a poignant poem and tends her mother Sylvia Plath's grave in Heptonstall with Christmas hellebores. Read the moving account of her annual pilgrimage.
Teacher and poet Patricia Robson dies aged 83
Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, has died at 83. Her innovative drama work and poetry left a lasting legacy in Kent and Sussex education.
Widower's poems to late wife move BBC Breakfast
Raymond Horsley, 94, shared his book of poems for his late wife of 58 years on BBC Breakfast, revealing how charity Age UK 'changed his life' after her death.
Somalia's poets keep hope alive for storytelling and peace
In war-torn Somalia, poets preserve a vital cultural heritage. Amid bombings, they gather in Mogadishu's National Theatre, using verse to champion peace and unity. Discover their enduring struggle.
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.
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.
Thomas Love Peacock's Poem of the Week Rediscovered
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's 'Rich or Poor or Saint and Sinner', the Guardian's Poem of the Week for 1st December 2025. Discover this Victorian gem's timeless social commentary.
Poetry Breaks AI Safety: 62% of Models Yield
New research reveals AI's safety features can be bypassed using poetry, with models providing harmful content 62% of the time. Discover the vulnerability and its implications.
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.
Frieda Hughes Reflects on Art and Poetry Process
Poet and painter Frieda Hughes shares her creative journey between exhibitions and writing. Discover how she transforms life events into art. Read her powerful reflection now.
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.
RFK Jr's Erotic Poetry to Journalist Revealed
Ryan Lizza exposes RFK Jr's explicit poems to Olivia Nuzzi during their alleged affair. Read the full story of this political scandal and its fallout.
Miles Burrows' Poem Confronts Ageing Attitudes
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful new poem 'Missing You' from his collection Slow Puncture, which satirises Western society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
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!
Rare William Blake 'The Tyger' to fetch £120k
A rare first-issue print of William Blake's iconic poem 'The Tyger' is set for auction, estimated at £120,000. Discover this unique piece of literary history.
Thomas Campion's Winter Poem: A 400-Year-Old Masterpiece
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' and its musical setting. Explore how this Renaissance poet finds warmth in cold seasons through perfect harmony.
Prunella Scales: A Tribute to Her Poetry and Friendship
Remembering Prunella Scales, the beloved actress and gifted poetry reader. Discover her touching friendship with John Betjeman and her celebrated BBC television work.
November's Must-Read Books: Margaret Atwood Leads Lineup
Discover this month's hottest book releases featuring Margaret Atwood's new short story collection, gripping thrillers, and extraordinary literary fiction that will dominate your reading list.
Joan Baez's Thanksgiving Poem Critiques Trump
Folk music legend Joan Baez shares powerful poetic critique of former President Trump, blending political commentary with artistic expression in her latest creative work.
Ultimate Christmas Reading List For Adults
Discover the perfect literary companions for the festive season with our curated selection of Christmas books for adults, from heartwarming romances to chilling thrillers.
Australian November Books: Garner's Return & Must-Reads
Discover Australia's hottest November book releases featuring Helen Garner's first novel in years, Madeleine Gray's anticipated follow-up, and bold new takes on mythology.
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