Evelyn Araluen has been honoured with the top prize at the 2026 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, celebrating her impactful contributions to contemporary literature and Indigenous storytelling.
Stefan Merrill Block's memoir 'Homeschooled' details five years of isolation under his mother's erratic control, revealing a chilling story of psychological manipulation and educational neglect.
A new exhibition celebrates 40 years of Janet and Allan Ahlberg's 'The Jolly Postman', exploring its creation, legacy, and enduring appeal through personal insights from their daughter Jessica.
Canadian author Rachel Reid postpones 'Unrivaled' release to June 2027 as Parkinson's disease symptoms worsen, impacting her writing ability while HBO series grows.
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Canadian author Rachel Reid postpones 'Unrivaled' release to June 2027 as Parkinson's disease impacts her writing ability, while HBO's adaptation continues to gain popularity.
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan collaborates with former prisoner Tom Nelson on 'How to Not Die in Prison,' a darkly humorous guide to navigating maximum-security facilities.
Discover where to buy The Guardian's Long Read magazine in the US, including bookstores, newsstands, and online retailers, with details on availability and pricing.
The International Booker Prize 2026 longlist features 13 translated fiction works, including tales of witches, Nazi collaborators, and banned books, with a £50,000 prize for the winner.
Oscar-nominated writer Taylor Sheridan releases a darkly funny prison survival guide despite never being incarcerated, co-authored with a former inmate.
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Oprah Winfrey personally delivered the news to Tayari Jones that her novel 'Kin' was selected for the book club during a surprise visit in Manhattan.
The Ferrara Bible, printed in 1553, was the first complete Hebrew Bible in Spanish, created by exiled Jews in Italy to reclaim their faith after persecution in Spain and Portugal.
The mass-market paperback, once a democratic gateway to literature for working-class readers, is being phased out in the US due to plummeting sales and digital shifts, marking a cultural loss in accessibility.
Ashani Lewis's novel Suckerfish offers a feisty and wry exploration of the turmoil caused by an unstable parent, delving into themes of family, mental health, and self-annihilation.
Francis Spufford's Nonesuch is a historical fantasy set in blitz-stricken London, blending romance, occultism, and adventure with authorial zest and profound commentary.
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The 2025 Sunday Times Young Writer Award shortlist features radical voices tackling real-world crises, including an undercover far-right investigation and an anonymous debut on Northern Ireland trauma.
Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy of nihilism offers a radical framework for questioning societal values and finding personal purpose in a potentially meaningless existence.
Caro Claire Burke's debut novel 'Yesteryear' is tipped as the standout book of 2026, exploring trad wife aesthetics and social media culture, with movie rights already secured by Anne Hathaway.
A literary critic reveals why Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names', exploring how a baby's name shapes three life paths, is a gripping and profound read.
A charming reissue of Wilkie Collins' 1850 travelogue details his knapsack walk across Cornwall with artist Henry Brandling, offering vivid observations of pilchard fishing, copper mining, and Victorian holiday life.
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Isabel Waidner's novel 'As If' uses a surreal doppelganger story to examine the instability of working life, blending existential farce with themes of identity and performance in modern London.
Tom Gould's new cartoon adaptation of Wuthering Heights brings Emily Brontë's timeless tale to life with vivid illustrations and modern flair, sparking fresh interest in the literary classic.
Exploring the cultural dominance of fantasy, this article delves into why the genre resonates deeply, offering realism and escapism in a disenchanted modern era.
As reading becomes quantified online, influencers and authors debate whether setting yearly targets motivates or pressures readers, amid concerns over literacy and digital distraction.
Discover six compelling stories from the past week, including insights on dating after 60, a viral Amazon van stranded in Essex, and reflections on Toni Morrison's legacy.
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Derek Philpott, who passed away at 89, combined a career in electronic engineering with a passion for local history, creating the Openshaw Memories website and a photo-book to preserve Manchester's industrial heritage.
A review of recent crime and thriller novels, including Jennie Godfrey's 'The Barbecue at No 9' set during Live Aid, MK Oliver's satirical 'A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage', and Alex Preston's espionage tale 'A Stranger in Corfu'.
Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov discusses how Jorge Luis Borges inspired his sense of literary freedom and creative exploration in his works.
Explore reviews of three new releases: a post-war spy thriller set in Scotland, a standalone Agatha Christie mystery, and a collection of impossible crime stories.
Shelley Klein's 'My Husband And Other Rats', Anna Brook-Mitchell's 'Motherfaker', and Katya Balen's 'Our Numbered Bones' offer compelling stories of personal crisis and unexpected journeys.
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Francis Spufford's novel Nonesuch delivers a thrilling mix of Blitz-era London, mystical beings, and Keynesian economics, while two other debuts explore coming-of-age and feminist narratives.
