'Masterpiece, Not Romance': Why Wuthering Heights Still Shocks Readers
Wuthering Heights remains misunderstood as a romance when it is a masterpiece of revenge and generational trauma, says experts and the new film adaptation's director.
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Indy Writers Share Their Top Christmas Book Gifts
Indy writers share their top book recommendations for Christmas gifting, from family sagas to memoirs and novellas.
Andrew Miller and Kiran Desai Lead Booker Prize 2025 Betting
Andrew Miller leads Booker 2025 betting at 6/4, followed by Kiran Desai at 2/1. Shortlist includes Szalay, Choi, Kitamura, Markovits.
Toni Morrison: Nobel Prize-winning author dies at 88
Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize-winning author of Beloved, dies at 88 after short illness.
Howard Jacobson Blames Readers, Not Novels, for Decline in Literary Fiction Sales
Howard Jacobson says the novel is thriving but readers are failing, blaming short attention spans and social media for declining literary fiction sales.
Sally Rooney Absent From London Award Ceremony For Dublin Honour
Sally Rooney missed a London award ceremony due to arrest fears over her support for banned group Palestine Action.
Circle of Wonders by Kathryn Heyman review – solace and healing in an acid-etched portrait of a dysf
Review of Kathryn Heyman's novel Circle of Wonders, exploring family healing, death, and forgiveness through a dysfunctional family's journey.
Guardian Celebrates 250th Thursday News Quiz with Special Bumper Edition
The Guardian's Thursday news quiz reaches its 250th edition with a special bumper quiz of 22 questions on news, pop culture, and general knowledge.
Tales of the Suburbs: Queer Lives Beyond the City
Review of John Grindrod's 'Tales of the Suburbs', a tragicomic history of queer lives in British suburbs and rural areas, blending social, political, and architectural history.
Booker Winner Flesh Sparks Kubrick Barry Lyndon Debate
Booker winner Flesh sparks debate over similarities to Kubrick's Barry Lyndon, with critics noting parallel plots and dialogue.
The Adversary by Michael Crummey Review – Dark Humour and Depravity at the Edge of the Earth
Michael Crummey's The Adversary, winner of the Dublin Literary Award, blends dark humour and depravity in a tale of rivalry and survival in 1800s Newfoundland.
Mark Haddon’s Memoir: A Painful Childhood Journey
Mark Haddon reflects on his loveless childhood in a new memoir, exploring distant parents and the retreat into imagination.
Agatha Christie Disappearance: Historian Lucy Worsley Reopens Mystery
Historian Lucy Worsley reopens the mystery of Agatha Christie's 1926 disappearance, challenging theories and revealing new insights.
Sara Pascoe Wins Inaugural Jilly Cooper Comedy Award for Weirdo
Sara Pascoe wins inaugural Jilly Cooper award at 2025 Comedy Women in Print prizes for her novel Weirdo.
Sir Kazuo Ishiguro Knighted by King Charles, Discusses AI Threats to Creatives
Sir Kazuo Ishiguro shares his conversation with King Charles about AI threats to creatives after receiving Companion of Honour at Windsor Castle.
Minor Black Figures Review: Clumsy Academic Portrait of Artist
Review of Brandon Taylor's 'Minor Black Figures', a novel about a Black artist in New York that is rich in ideas but marred by clumsy, academic language.
The Matchbox Girl: A Novel of Autism and Nazi Vienna
Review of Alice Jolly's novel 'The Matchbox Girl', exploring autism, Nazi Vienna, and Dr Hans Asperger's clinic through a mute girl's eyes.
£50,000 ‘Reader-Led’ Writing Prize Launched by Hachette and Libraro
Hachette UK and Libraro launch a £50,000 reader-led writing prize, allowing readers to select the shortlist and win cash prizes.
Best Recent Poetry: A Review Roundup of New Collections
A review roundup of five new poetry collections, including works by Daljit Nagra, Małgorzata Lebda, Patricia Smith, Rishi Dastidar, and St John of the Cross.
Cameo by Rob Doyle review – a fantasy of literary celebrity in the culture war era
Rob Doyle's Cameo is a satirical autofiction about a celebrity novelist, blending comedy and culture war commentary.
Rowan Williams On Solidarity Beyond Social Media Virtue
Rowan Williams' new book critiques superficial solidarity on social media, advocating for deep, demanding human connection.
Oscar Wilde's Grandson Reveals Untold Story of Literary Scandal
Merlin Holland's book reveals the scandalous legacy of Oscar Wilde, tracing his fall, rehabilitation, and impact on his family.
Elizabeth Gilbert's Love Story with Dying Friend: From Hairdresser to Partner
Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert details leaving her marriage for a dying friend, Rayya Elias, and their tumultuous love affair marked by addiction and terminal illness.
The Benson Diary: Edwardian Elites' Private Musings
Review of AC Benson's four-million-word diary, finding it a monument to Edwardian elitism with little historical value.
Is Not Finishing a Novel a Sign of a Discerning Mind?
Hanna Thomas Uose argues that not finishing novels may reflect discernment, not a short attention span, in an era of abundant art.
Margareta Magnusson, Swedish ‘death cleaning’ author, dies at 92
Margareta Magnusson, author of 'The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning', dies at 92. Her book popularised the Scandinavian practice of döstädning.
Stormzy Backs Quick Reads For Non Readers With Merky Books
Stormzy backs Quick Reads initiative to encourage non-readers, with #Merky Books publishing Derek Owusu's 'Hunger Pains' for £1.
Rediscovered Tropic Death Gets New Life
Eric Walrond's Tropic Death, a century old, is rediscovered as a brutal counter-pastoral masterpiece of Caribbean literature.
Howl by Howard Jacobson review – a tragicomic portrait of a Jewish man’s despair
Howard Jacobson's Howl follows a Jewish headteacher's despair amid antisemitism in post-7 October London, blending tragedy and comedy.
George Saunders on ghosts, mortality, and his new novel Vigil
George Saunders discusses his new novel Vigil, ghost stories, mortality, and a near-death flight that changed his perspective on life.
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