We asked New Scientist writers to pick their favourite sci-fi short story. From H.G. Wells’s The Time Machine to Octavia E.

Moral stories for kids are a fun way to teach important life lessons and values. They can help children learn about good and ...

Delve into Franz Kafka's books and literary works, exploring themes of existentialism, alienation, and absurdity. Discover ...

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If your New Year's resolution was to read more fiction, 2025 has an embarrassment of riches to offer. There are big heavy ...

But there’s good news: Observer is here to help with a list of the best short books to read this January. You can get a head start on your goal right now while you’re at your most motivated.

So if you used to read a lot more before the age of social media, here are 15 short books to help you get back in the habit. You might think a story concerning an unorthodox teacher in 1930s ...

The authors of stories set everywhere from Australia to Central America are nominees for a $20,000 prize for short fiction.