Explore a captivating selection of new memoirs and biographies, from Graydon Carter's tales of Vanity Fair's golden age to Fiona Phillips' powerful account of living with dementia. Discover these compelling stories available now.
Anders Bodelsen's 1969 sci-fi novel Freezing Point, about a man frozen to cure cancer, awakes in a dystopian 1995. Its themes of capitalism, ageing and 'all-life' feel uncannily timely today.
Remembering Faith Evans, the esteemed editor and secretary whose career began with a perfectly timed phone call. Discover her journey in 1960s publishing and shared passion for jazz. Read her remarkable story.
Sales of nonfiction books have fallen sharply as readers turn to fiction and podcasts for escapism. Industry insiders cite world fatigue and competition from digital media.
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The memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a key Jeffrey Epstein accuser, has sold over a million copies in two months, becoming a global publishing phenomenon. Read the full story.
Louise Kennedy's acclaimed debut novel 'Trespasses', a love story set in 1970s Belfast, is now a four-part Channel 4 series starring Gillian Anderson. Discover the gripping tale.
New revelations from the late neurologist's private journals expose fabricated details in his celebrated case studies, including 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat'. Discover the complex legacy of a science writing icon.
Fans of the classic film Stuart Little are shocked to learn the protagonist is not a mouse, but a tiny human boy, as revealed in E.B. White's original novel. Discover the surprising literary truth.
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Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers his witty, illustrated take on the most notable conspiracy theory books published in 2025. Discover the year's most talked-about titles through his unique artistic lens.
Discover the ten must-read books of 2025. Five titles are available for under £1 via Kindle Unlimited and Audible's 99p trial. Get the full list and exclusive deals.
Darcy Green moved to Oxford for her masters, not love. But a chance meeting with Miranda at a footy screening changed everything. Discover their heartwarming story of unexpected romance.
Discover this week's must-read stories, from the surprising science of snail slime to a groundbreaking Indigenous school and the definitive list of the best songs ever. Dive in for your essential cultural digest.
As 2025's best-of lists flood in, we escape the new release deluge to celebrate forgotten classics in film, TV, music, books and retro gaming. Discover the timeless gems that defined our year.
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Monica Lewinsky offers sympathy to journalist Olivia Nuzzi as her memoir 'American Canto' faces intense mockery. The book details her romantic feelings for Robert F Kennedy Jr.
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Discover the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, Nicola Sturgeon, and Jacinda Ardern. Explore powerful life stories now.
A review of Madeleine Gray's novel 'Chosen Family', a poignant exploration of queer love, chosen family, and self-discovery in modern Britain. Discover this compelling new voice in fiction.
Discover why Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names' is a future classic. A gripping sliding doors story about how a single choice echoes for decades. Find out more and get your copy.
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Discover the five must-read romance novels of 2025, featuring acclaimed authors Ali Hazelwood and Bolu Babalola. Find your next favourite love story here.
Cookbook author Yasmin Khan seeks to trademark 'Sabzi', a generic term for vegetables, causing a stir over cultural ownership and language. Discover the full story and its implications.
Dive into The Guardian's latest Thursday Quiz, a 15-question trivia challenge covering major news and events from 2025. Test your knowledge on everything from politics to pop culture.
The mahogany desk where JRR Tolkien completed The Lord of the Rings is set for auction at Christie's, London, with an estimate of £50,000-£80,000. Discover this unique piece of literary history.
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.
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The unique mahogany desk used by J.R.R. Tolkien to complete The Lord of the Rings is for sale at Christie's. Discover the history of this literary artefact.
The desk where JRR Tolkien completed The Lord of the Rings is to be sold at Christie's. Discover the history of this unique literary artefact with a guide price of £50,000-£80,000.
A man's life descends into a real-life horror story after buying a second-hand book containing mysterious photos. He reports unexplained knocks, smells, and apparitions. Read the chilling account.
Stranger Things: One Way or Another, a new novel starring Nancy Wheeler and Robin Buckley, hits shelves on December 2. Dive into the post-season four mystery now.
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.
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