Guardian Shorts FAQs

What are Guardian Shorts?

Guardian Shorts is a series of ebooks from the Guardian, providing detailed guides to topical news stories, public policy, sports and cultural events. The ebooks will demonstrate the best of Guardian and Observer journalism, with timelines, data and comment, curated and packaged for a quick, portable read.

What subjects do they cover?

Guardian Shorts will cover all subject areas in which the Guardian has expertise, ranging from current news topics and opinion pieces, to the highlights of our writing on books, music, film, food, sport, business, travel, education and many more.

Will I have read all this content before for free on the Guardian website?

If you are a frequent Guardian reader, it is likely that you will have read some of the content that appears in Guardian Shorts previously online or in print. However, each Short will contain new content, including a newly commissioned introduction or overview, a timeline of events where relevant, plus, in some cases, content from our extensive archive which goes back to the newspaper's creation in 1821. In any case, we will have carefully selected the very best content, will have edited out any repetition, and hopefully you will find this a convenient way to get a succinct overview of a topic.

How frequently will new Guardian Shorts be released?

There is no fixed timeline for releasing Guardian Shorts, but there will be several in any one month, increasing if there is a particularly active news agenda.

How long are they?

Shorts can be anything from a newly commissioned long-form journalistic essay of around 5,000 words, to more comprehensive collections of articles up to around 50,000 words.

How much do Guardian Shorts cost?

Shorts will range from £1.99 to £2.99 depending on subject area, length and how much new content they contain.

What devices are they available on?

Shorts are available from a wide range of ebook retailers, including Amazon, Apple and Kobo. They can be read on most ereaders, smartphones, tablets and PCs/Macs.

What countries and languages are Guardian Shorts available in?

Shorts are available internationally. There are US and UK buy buttons for each title. Not from the UK or the US? You can buy Guardian Shorts ebooks from most ebook retailers. Find them in your local Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks or Kobo store, or your preferred online bookshop. If Guardian Shorts aren’t available in your country, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . They are English language only.

Can I make suggestions for future titles?

Yes. We welcome your suggestions. If there is a subject or series that you are particularly keen on and would like to be able to download to your device, email the Guardian Books team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.