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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.

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.

World in Photos: Christmas, Conflict, and Diplomacy

The Guardian's picture editors curate Friday's most compelling global images, from festive celebrations in India to high-stakes diplomacy in Poland and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Explore the visual stories shaping our world.

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.

Rocky Horror Picture Show on BBC2 Tonight

The iconic 1975 musical film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon, airs on BBC2 tonight. Discover why this cult classic remains a global phenomenon.

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.

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.

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!

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.

5 Unputdownable Page-Turner Books You Can't Miss

Escape into these five gripping novels that promise to hook you from the very first page. From psychological thrillers to historical fiction, these unputdownable reads will transform your reading habits.

Rocky Horror rice throwing ban lifted in NY and NJ

Audiences at The Rocky Horror Picture Show have revived the controversial rice-throwing tradition after venues lifted long-standing bans, marking a triumphant return for fan participation.

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