The record-breaking romantasy series continues with ‘A Court of Splintered Harmony’ and ‘A Court of Forgotten Melody’

Douglas Hofstadter’s weighty tome, an exploration of mathematics, music and the mind, runs to almost 800 pages – but is worth the effort, finds Gerardo Bandera

Our bookish editors spill the beans on their favourite summer reads

Known as the internet’s resident librarian, Jack Edwards reveals his top 10 reads for the train

If I had to choose an author to continue Georgette Heyer’s legacy, one of the first names to pop into my head would be Sophie Irwin. The author’s books, which include A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting and A Lady’s Guide to Scandal, share so many of the essential Heyer qualities: vivid historical detail, authentic dialogue, dramatic declarations, delightfully headstrong heroines and a sharp wit that feels effortless.

Almost 2,000 of you commented on our critic’s list of the greatest books ever. Here are the ones you felt we’d missed

The writer – who was also shortlisted in 2023 – has won the prize for her book When There Are Wolves Again, a speculative work of eco-fiction set in near-future Britain

These books have transported scores of readers from the Shire, to Westeros and to mid-20th century China

Education is at a crossroads, argues the author and academic. Should we embrace new technology in the name of efficiency, or is it time to fight back?

This joyous book takes readers on a literary adventure across 300 years of fiction, from Defoe to Zadie Smith

From thrillers to romances, here are our favorite new books launching in August 2026.

Caro Claire Burke’s badly written best-seller is the worst novel I’ve ever devoured

It is often said that every object tells a story. This book brings that idea to life through fifty items from the Middle Ages, ranging from spoons to shields.

Melissa Pace, author of The Once and Future Me, recommends three books that blend historical fiction and sci-fi.

Cosy up with one of the best reads of all time.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Death Writ Large by Susie Dent and Ghost Cities by Siang Lu.

From coming-of-age classics to life-changing summer flings, here are the most enticing novels to soak up by the pool.

Mary-Kay Wilmers, who helped to found the London Review of Books in 1979, has stepped back from her role as director. She was editor of the LRB from 1992 to 2021.

Brandon Sanderson reveals how his next novel, ‘The Fires of December,’ came to him, why he wrote it so quickly and where the story fits into the Cosmere.

As we prepare for the release of EXIT PARTY, here’s a reading pathway to get acquainted with Emily St. John Mandel’s books.

14 new reads you won’t be able to put down – from quirky mysteries to unforgettable detective stories

Everything you need to know about this increasingly popular genre

A new blog post by the fantasy writer has outlined his recent difficulties, as fans continue to speculate on the elusive sixth book in his A Song of Ice and Fire series

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

Recent years have seen a boom in books on climate change. This collection spans from techno-optimism to philosophical pessimism.

From a beloved epic charting a journey through the American West, to a chronicle of the French Revolution and reflections on a situationship in 1970s Brazil.

The nearly 2,700-year-old epic poem is flying off shelves at bookstores and libraries after the blockbuster film came out

A young woman is haunted by her childhood in this forcefully imaginative and unapologetically bleak novel from the author of Fire Rush

This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering summer heat and humidity.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Song For Another Home by Bora Lee Reed and Sky City by Jacqueline Crooks.

From contemporary romances to historical fiction, these titles are all over the commute

Six authors are in the running for Australia’s most prestigious book award, which will be announced on Wednesday night. Here’s your primer

Martin Chilton picks his favourite new book releases for August

Max Porter, Daisy Johnson, Avni Doshi and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

Our pick of 14 great new reads, from page-turning novels to mind-expanding non-fiction

From fiction to thrillers, these are the books worth adding to your TBR list

When you’re unwinding by the pool you want something to hook you from the get-go. Here are 11 gripping stories you’ll race through

Think you could hack it as a detective? Put the “ze little grey” cells to work with these interactive mysteries.

Cool down in the shade this summer with our top picks of new non-fic and memoirs

It’s holiday season! Wondering what books to pack? Look no further…

The Odyssey is misunderstood as just a bloodbath, it tackles distant marriage, what it means to be a wife, and so much more

The Dungeon Crawler Carl series has fully dunked itself in the mainstream this year, and as someone who loves LitRPG books, I couldn’t be happier about it. Matt Dinniman’s rollercoaster of a story is hard to put down once you start reading, but that does mean you can work through them pretty quickly.

Author Jessica Goldstein shares the mysteries, childhood classics, and memoirs that inspired her fiction debut, ‘Retro.’

‘If you can imagine it, you can make it happen,’ says bestselling author Alice Hoffman about the ethos behind the witchy book that became a cult classic film in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE.

The long-awaited Booker Dozen has finally been announced – here’s what the novels are about, and where you can buy them

Bailey will star as the titular, blood-sucking vampire.

From the golden age of Hollywood to harder times today, this is a rapturous account of more than a century of cinema

Stuck on what book to bring on holiday? From Helen Fielding to Andrew Sean Greer, these authors tell Annabel Nugent what titles they’ve got in their beach bags this summer

Our pick of 14 great new page-turners, from clever mysteries to absorbing police procedurals

Looking for J M Dalgliesh’s books in order? Whether it’s a body discovered on the Norfolk coast, a missing teenager on the Isle of Skye, or a brutal murder on the Yorkshire moors, J M Dalgliesh has built a loyal readership with his addictive, atmospheric crime novels. From the bestselling Hidden Norfolk series featuring DI […]