James Fox's Craftland: Saving Britain's Vanishing Artisan Trades
James Fox's Craftland documents Britain's vanishing artisan trades, from bodgers to horologists, in a love letter to traditional manual labour.
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Woman's Name Sounds Like Rubbery Meat: Reddit's Worst Names
A Reddit thread reveals the worst names people have encountered, including Griselda, which sounds like gristle. Users share stories of children named Pimpin, Messiah, and Banx.
The Hiding Place by Kate Mildenhall review – a gripping thriller with a satirical edge
Kate Mildenhall's The Hiding Place is a gripping thriller about a group of friends who buy an abandoned mining town, only for their dream to unravel into lies, betrayal and death.
Stephen King on Trump, villains, and why he can't stop writing
Stephen King reveals Trump inspired a new horror novel, discusses his writing habits, and reflects on character Holly Gibney in a Guardian reader Q&A.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Final Season: Book Ending Reveals Belly Ends Up with Conrad
The Summer I Turned Pretty book ending reveals Belly chooses Conrad. Will the Prime Video series follow suit? Final season premieres July 16.
Sami Tamimi’s Aubergine Dolma Bake Recipe
Sami Tamimi’s aubergine dolma bake offers the comfort of stuffed vine leaves without hours of labour, served with a lemony spinach salad.
Dying Bride Marries Partner of 33 Years in Hospice Bed
A terminally ill bride married her partner of 33 years in her hospice bed after years of putting off tying the knot, with help from Ashgate Hospice staff and local businesses.
The Power of Quiet: Top 10 Books That Harness Silence in Literature
Explore how authors from Shakespeare to Pat Barker use silence to create suspense, drama, and meaning in literature.
Signed Virginia Woolf First Edition Sells for £25,600
An Oxfam volunteer in Bristol spotted a signed first edition of Virginia Woolf's The Waves, which sold at auction for £25,600, far exceeding expectations.
Hooked by Asako Yuzuki review – a darkly comic tale of female obsession
Asako Yuzuki's Hooked explores female obsession and societal pressures in Tokyo, following two women whose friendship turns to stalking and blackmail.
Spy Novelist Len Deighton Dies at 97
Len Deighton, author of The Ipcress File and a defining voice in cold war spy fiction, has died at 97.
King of Kings Review: How the Last Shah of Iran Sealed His Own Fate
Review of Scott Anderson's 'King of Kings', examining how the last shah of Iran's own actions led to his downfall and the Islamic revolution.
Oasis to Perform at Least 18 UK Shows Next Year
Oasis are set to return to the stage next year with at least 18 UK shows, including a 12-night residency at Manchester's Etihad Stadium and six record-breaking concerts at Knebworth, according to sources.
British Library Acquires Ronald Blythe's Archive
British Library acquires Ronald Blythe's archive, including research for Akenfield, letters, and notebooks spanning a century of rural life.
2026's Most Anticipated Books: From Booker Winners to Buzzy Debuts
From Booker winners to buzzy debuts, the 2026 book releases are packed with must-reads for every taste.
Charli XCX Unveils Tracklist for New Album Including Cronenberg
Charli XCX announces 11-song tracklist for album 'Music, Fashion, Film', featuring a collaboration with filmmaker David Cronenberg on the final track.
Supermarket Parmesan Taste Test: Best and Worst Cheeses
In a blind taste test of 13 supermarket parmesan and parmigiano reggiano cheeses, Nicholas Jordan and a panel of experts rate each wedge on aroma, texture, and taste, revealing the best overall and best value options.
Grace Yee's Poem Silences Critics After Male Poets' Mockery
Grace Yee shares how a male poet's mockery inspired her to keep the title of her poem 'snow', which she revisited with elements from a trip to China.
How Novelists Predicted Our Surveillance Society
Novelists like Orwell, Huxley, and Zamyatin predicted surveillance society; Borges foresaw multiverse; Butler anticipated MAGA.
British Library Acquires Ronald Blythe's Rural Life Archive
British Library acquires Ronald Blythe's archive, including research for Akenfield, offering insight into rural life and literary work over a century.
New Paperbacks: McEwan's Dystopian Britain, Welsh's Trainspotting Sequel
New paperbacks from Ian McEwan, Virginia Evans, and Irvine Welsh offer dystopian fiction, a prize-winning epistolary novel, and a Trainspotting sequel.
March's Must-Read Australian Books: A Literary Guide
Guardian Australia editors pick March's best new Australian books, including Loveland, Son of Sin, and The Idea of Australia.
UK Shipwreck with 400 Gold Coins Identified After 400 Years
Archaeologists have identified the 17th-century Dutch ship Dom van Keulen, found off Salcombe with over 400 gold coins, solving a 30-year mystery.
Jeffrey Archer Announces Final Novel After 50 Years
Jeffrey Archer announces his final novel 'Adam and Eve', ending a 50-year career with over 300 million books sold.
UK Authors Launch 'Human Authored' Logo to Combat AI Books
UK Society of Authors launches 'Human Authored' logo to help readers identify books written by humans amid rising AI-generated content.
Contrapposto Review: Eggers' Portrait of an Artist Falls Flat
Dave Eggers' novel 'Contrapposto' tells the story of a lifelong friendship between two working-class midwestern art-world mavericks, but the narrative is disappointingly pious and falls flat.
Winds of Winter: 8 Years After GoT, Latest Progress
Over 5,543 days since A Dance with Dragons, George RR Martin has written about 1,100 pages of The Winds of Winter, blaming distractions and celebrity for the delay.
Oprah-Backed Author Amy Griffin Sues Former Classmate Over Memoir Dispute
Amy Griffin sues former classmate for defamation over claims she stole her abuse story for memoir The Tell.
Edinburgh Book Festival Director Rejects Celebrity-Driven Approach
Edinburgh book festival director Nick Barley criticises celebrity-driven festivals, insists on books-focused programme with flat author fees.
Claire Lynch Wins Nero Gold Prize for Debut Novel on 1980s Homophobia
Claire Lynch wins £30,000 Nero Gold prize for debut novel A Family Matter, exploring a lesbian affair and custody battle in 1980s England.
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