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Books
Books carry the knowledge and the dreams, the feelings and the stories of people throughout time.
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6 books shortlisted for German literary translation award
The shortlist for Germany's top prize for contemporary literature in translation has been revealed.
The first Lucky Luke made in Germany
In the first official tribute book written by a German, comic artist Mawil is giving Lucky Luke a cool new saddle.
Shakespeare: Always contemporary
"Shakespeare and Translation" was the subject of this year's conference of the Weimar-based German Shakespeare Society.
South African writer Pumla Gqola on books and liberation
Pumla Gqola, a South African writer spoke to DW about democracy 25 years after the first post-apartheid elections.
8 record-breaking books for World Book Day
For UNESCO's World Book Day on April 23, we take a look at some quirky and impressive literary achievements.
Restoring Nairobi's libraries
Two women have taken it upon themselves to restore the old libraries of Kenya's capital to their former glory.
Deutschtrainer – 79 Booking a room
Do you need a room in a hotel, guesthouse or youth hostel? Here you will learn how to book it.
Portrayals of Rwanda's genocide
Trauma still runs deep 28 years after the genocide. Art addressing it may help people to process the event.
Tsitsi Dangarembga, shaping the world with stories
Award-winning Zimbabwean author and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga is the curator of the African Book Festival in Berlin.
How do independent publishers in Germany survive?
After the bankruptcy of Germany's largest book wholesaler, small publishers are on red alert.
Racism in British society
British author Reni Eddo-Lodge talks about her book "Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race".
Martin Walser: 'Runaway Horse'
It's perhaps Walser's best book: a story of power struggles, the terror of accomplishment and life's lies.
Where persecuted writers find refuge
Syrian writer Rabab Haidar fled her homeland after resisting President Assad. For World Poetry Day, here's her story.
For Masha Gessen, Putin is a mafia godfather
Gessen has won the 2019 Leipzig Book Fair Award for European Understanding for her book "The Future Is History."
4 contemporary Czech novels you don't want to miss
The Czech Republic is country of honor at the Leipzig Book Fair 2019. We dip into four exciting works by Czech writers.
Words that came from the Nazis
Beyond the well-documented vocabulary of the Nazis' racist ideology, a new book explores other terms that emerged then.
German author Christa Wolf would have turned 90
Former GDR author Christa Wolf, who died in 2011, remains one of Germany's most famous authors.
Dylan Thomas poem misused in NZ manifesto
The manifesto by the Christchurch terrorists' cites Dylan Thomas' oft-quoted "Do not go gentle into that good night."
Bette Dam talks about her research on Mullah Omar book
Journalist Bette Dam's book on ex-Taliban leader Mullah Omar has provoked an outcry. DW spoke to her about her findings.
HBO to adapt German satire 'QualityLand' into series
Mike Judge, the creator of "King of the Hill" is turning Marc-Uwe Kling's satirical dystopia into a TV series.
Donald Duck and the art of cartoon translation
In other parts of the world, Donald Duck is known as Paja Patak, Paperino or Aku Ankka. Who comes up with those names?
Strategies to help bookstores survive
Are bookstores facing an existential crisis? DW asked the CEO of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association.
Bangladesh blocks sites in anti-porn crusade
The move has been criticized by many internet users and experts as a step toward widespread censorship.
America First: Top Oscar for 'Green Book'
Jochen Kürten
"Green Book" won the best picture Oscar: A good choice, says DW's Jochen Kürten — but not because of the film itself.
'Green Book' wins Oscar for best picture
Civil rights road-trip drama "Green Book" has been named best picture at this year's Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
'Drawing Europe Together': Illustrators against Brexit
A book initiated by Gruffalo-creator Axel Scheffler collects 45 works of artists who feel the UK shouldn't leave the EU.
'100 German Must-Reads' project hits book fairs worldwide
DW presents its prestigious book project at the 2019 Taipei International Book Exhibition.
Iraqi taxi driver offers ride with a twist
Ali, a taxi driver in southeastern Iraq, invites his passengers to read one of the many books he stores in his cab.
Kate Connolly: How Brexit turned her world upside down
New passport, new identity, new home? Brexit prompted correspondent Kate Connolly to apply for German citizenship.
Asian Cup: Qatar book place in final
Qatar continued their unlikely run to the Asian Cup final with a 4-0 thrashing of the United Arab Emirates.
Book shows Hitler's plans for North America
Canada's national library and archive said it shows what could have happened if World War II ended differently.
Asian Cup: Heavyweights Japan and Iran book semifinal spots
There were no surprises in the Asian Cup on Thursday as contenders Iran and Japan booked a semifinal against each other.
Asian Cup: South Korea, Qatar make quarterfinals
Kim Jin-su's extra-time header finally helped an underwhelming South Korea in to the last eight of the Asian Cup.
A primer for democracy in Africa
Prominent African authors have written a book on the importance of democracy for their continent.
'Stella': Holocaust novel stirs controversy
Critics have condemned the Holocaust novel based on Jew "catcher" Stella Kübler, published this week in Germany.
'Red Rosa': The making of a revolutionary icon
Rosa Luxemburg, murdered 100 years ago, is a cult figure for the left — and for feminists, artists and pacifists.
Germany books €11.2 billion budget surplus
Higher than expected tax revenue and lower spending have led to the surplus, the fifth in as many years.
German book market: Between crisis and hope
Is readership on the decline? Are books dying? A look at the facts that show developments in Germany's book industry.
Tintin turns 90
Tintin and his trusty sidekick Snowy have been fighting crime, solving mysteries and surviving controversy since 1929.
Submarine trip to the Titanic booking soon
A US company is offering trips down to the famous shipwreck. But a seat on their submarine will you cost a pretty penny.
Bookstagrammer James Trevino
James Trevino of Romania creates sculptures with his books and posts the images on Instagram.
Prophet of depressing times
A new novel by contentious French author Michel Houellebecq includes prescient depictions of the "yellow vest" protests.
A look ahead at 2019 culture highlights
Berlinale, Biennale, Bauhaus: If you like culture and you like to travel, this could be your year.
A tour of cabaret-era Berlin as populism rises
A rising interest in the Weimar Republic's hedonist lifestyle comes as many see worrying far-right parallels.
Theodor Fontane manuscripts restored
Restorers have rescued 13 of Theodor Fontane's original manuscripts, which will be digitized and made available online.
Inside Europe: Curl up with a book or two at Christmas
The long, dark winter evenings are perfect for spending time indoors in the warmth curled up with a good book. Keith Walker's guest runs Ireland's biggest book club, the Rick O'Shea Book Club. And with 22,000 members, he knows a thing or two about books. Rick talks about the books people are buying this Christmas.
Inside Europe 20.12.2018
Migration Pact brings down the government of Belgium - Serbia cosies up to China – Abysmal conditions for migrants on Samos – A medieval Christmas market – Looking for answers over Lockerbie – Book tips for Christmas – Revamping Belgium’s colonial past – The Neapolitan Christmas crèche.
Star children's author Cornelia Funke at 60
Star kids' author Cornelia Funke tells DW why words can be challenging and why she's buying up a huge plot of land.
Martin Walser on why he finds Angela Merkel beautiful
As the 91-year-old writer Martin Walser publishes a new book, he shares his views on Germany's chancellor.
Repentant gang leader shot dead outside book event
A Danish judge called the killing of a gang leader who'd written a tell-all book as "sad and infinitely meaningless."
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