# Cartoonist Tom Gauld takes on heatwave reading hazards

Tom Gauld's latest cartoon for The Guardian humorously explores the perils of reading during a heatwave, such as books melting or pages sticking together. The piece offers a lighthearted cultural commentary on summer reading habits.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/picture/2026/jul/05/tom-gauld-on-heatwave-reading-dangers-cartoon) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:00:30 GMT