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The Guardian Long Read - Spring 2026

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From food to philosophy, childcare to crime, discover a selection of the Guardian's finest longform journalism, in one beautiful edition. 
 
In this issue, you’ll find stories about the aeroplane stowaway who fell to earth in suburban London, how private equity is plundering the world, and what it’s like growing up in a family of Nazis. Plus: Who will win the dirty war between hand dryers and paper towels?
 

What readers have said about these stories:

The man who fell from the sky by Sirin Kale

“High quality journalism from one of Britain's best journalists.”

“If you have time today, or any day for that matter, this long read is insane and riveting at the same time.”


How wildfires got weird by Daniel Immerwahr

“Beautifully written, and with a mind-expanding big-picture focus.”

“Daniel Immerwahr weaves together the climate science, health & safety impacts, ecological role, and political economy of our relationship with fire — in a really beautiful way.”


The man who turned his home into a homeless shelter by Samira Shackle:

“This is so good. A rare mix of life-affirming and blood-boiling writing.

 

Is free will an illusion? by Oliver Burkeman

“I fell down a wormhole of chaos theory, probability, randomness and predictability and it became more and more fascinating.”

Write a Review
  • 4
    Great read

    Posted by Charles Garrett on 7th May 2026

    Having only read the first two articles my knowledge of this issue is limited, but what I have read, and frankly just holding the magazine, has been pleasurable and informative. Great bit of backyard reading for the inquisitive mind.

  • 5
    long read

    Posted by ann terry on 2nd May 2026

    Well thought out, reasoned and informative and enjoyable read. I have highly recommended it family and friends. Perfect for train journeys.

Authors:
Guardian, The
Year Published:
2026
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781919464305
Publication Date:
09/03/2026
Publisher:
Monwell
Language:
English
SKU:
9781919464305

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