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Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with the best new historical books of 2025
We have reviewed and recommended so many incredible novels set in the past this year. Here are our top 12 book editor picks
By Zoe West Published
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'How will Australians ever recover from this trauma?' Kathy Lette reflects on the attack at Bondi Beach - and what it means for her country
Our Sydney-born columnist writes about the shock and sorrow felt by the nation
By Kathy Lette Published
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‘I feel so grateful she is my daughter’s stepmother’ - Kate Winslet shares rare insight into blended family Christmas traditions
The actress doesn't often talk about it openly, but spends Christmas in the most remarkable and uplifting way
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Princess Catherine awarded 'eternal influencer' honour by British Vogue - and this style pairing inspired me most this year
The Princess of Wales loves a blazer and trouser combination and I've been wearing tailoring more myself
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Need a good cry? These are the 17 best tear-jerkers and poignant, heartfelt books of 2025
Some are sad, some heartwarming, but all of these new novels are absolutely worth spending time with
By Zoe West Published
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'We’re all trying to pretend nothing’s different' – Jo Whiley reveals the quiet pain of caring for elderly parents during the festive season
The presenter shares the difficulty of facing Christmas with parents who are struggling to care for themselves and don't want to have help from outsiders
By Lucy Wigley Published
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Zara Tindall just wore one of my favourite winter outfit formulas - her leather midi skirt and roll-neck are the epitome of elegance
When you don't know what to wear, this pairing always looks put-together and takes minimal effort to style
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Love Motherland? Quiz yourself on Julia and her pals' chaotic lives
Do you love Motherland as much as we do?
By Caitlin Elliott Published
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Princess Catherine turned down Queen Elizabeth's rare Christmas offer and it shows she was always a stickler for tradition
The late Queen supposedly made an exception to a royal rule for Catherine in the early days of her relationship with William
By Emma Shacklock Published
