The inquest into the death of a High Wycombe woman who was reported missing is due to take place this month. Fay Amanda Barney, 50, was last seen leaving her home address in the Totteridge area of the ...

We break down the highlights and the disappointments of Sundance 2026. Find out what critics are saying about 40 notable films that debuted at this year's festival, including a roundup of award ...

Even as attendees feel the nostalgic pull of Park City, the fest's first weekend supplies confrontational fare such as Casper ...

Let me introduce you to one of the simplest, most powerful intimacy tools I’ve ever taught: the belly hug. Not a polite embrace. Not a windmill hug nor a pat-pat on the back like you’re congratulating ...

The Guardian’s fiction editor picks the best of the year, from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count to Thomas Pynchon’s return, David Szalay’s Booker winner and a remarkable collection of short ...

An eco-masterpiece, icy intrigue, cyberpunkish cyborgs, memory-eating aliens and super-fast travel sends the world spinning out of control Circular Motion Alex Foster (Grove) Alex Foster’s novel ...

Slate receives a commission when you purchase items using the links on this page. Thank you for your support. In a chaotic and distressing year, books provided a respite, a chance to commune with ...

PEN America's report found 6,870 instances of book bans in 2024 and 2025. Books bans in public schools have become a "new normal" in the U.S., escalating since 2021, according to one advocacy group.

We all need a little bit of comfort these days. Reading is one way to quiet the noise. Turning to a good book can be an act of self-care and even promote healing – like “bibliotherapy,” a practice ...

We all need a little bit of comfort these days. I’d nominate any Backman book for this list, especially “Anxious People.” Backman has a particular talent for writing about hard topics in a way that ...