Guardian Long Read - Spring 2026

From politics to crime, philosophy to food, discover a selection of the Guardian's finest longform writing, in a beautifully illustrated 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?