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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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'The Giraffe's Neck' by Judith Schalansky
Feelings? Aging biology teacher Mrs. Lohmark can't relate to that. A bildungsroman by Judith Schalansky.
'Runaway Horse' by Martin Walser
A couple is spending a boring holiday when a friend shows up with his young wife. Watch out for midlife crises!
'Mrs Sartoris' by Elke Schmitter
What to do if your first great love leaves you for another? Marry the next best man like "Mrs. Sartoris" — for revenge!
'Memoirs of an Anti-Semite' by Gregor von Rezzori
Find out about the 1920s and 30s in "Memoirs of an Anti-Semite" — a provocative title for an autobiographical novel.
'The Loyal Subject' by Heinrich Mann
Heinrich Mann's "The Loyal Subject" is a merciless and prophetic satire about early 20th century German society.
'The Architects' by Stefan Heym
"The Architects" by Stefan Heym is all about betrayal and illusions.
'All Russians Love Birch Trees' by Olga Grjasnowa
An Eastern European woman in high heels with a strong accent and too much make-up – here comes Masha.
'Demian' by Hermann Hesse
Good and evil, right and wrong — read Hermann Hesse's "Demian" to find out why being bad so much more fun.
'Atlas of an Anxious Man' by Christoph Ransmayr
In 70 short stories, Christoph Ransmayr's "Atlas of an Anxious Man" takes the reader around the world.
'The Wall Jumper' by Peter Schneider
Thousands risked their lives at the Berlin Wall. But who would be crazy enough to jump over it — and into East Germany?
'Austerlitz' by W.G. Sebald
How would it be to find out that you are a different person than you thought? That your parents are not your parents?
'Storm of Steel' by Ernst Jünger
People in Germany were elated when WWI started — which seems totally absurd today.
DIY: A vase made of book pages
DIY expert Hang-Shuen Lee shows you how to make an unusual flower vase out of book pages.
Author Richard Ford on the power of literature
American writer Richard Ford spoke with DW about his views on Donald Trump and German literature.
Clergy sex abuse in film and literature
Movies have often portrayed victims of sexual abuse by clergy members. Novelist Bodo Kirchhoff revealed his story.
The origins of the Germans' special relation to the forest
A Roman historian believed the woods played an important role in German identity; they also inspired Romantic artists.
Man Booker Prize 2018 shortlist revealed
Language takes the center stage in the six novels selected for Britain's most prestigious literary award.
12 German children's books classics you can read in English
Whether you'd like to introduce your kids or yourself to German culture, a good place to start is with children's books.
Refugees Worldwide book explores migration stories
The International Literature Festival in Berlin offered a preview of the second volume of the series Refugees Worldwide.
Picture book scenery in Germany
Exploring the Tölzer Land region, the Lahn River valley and Upper Franconia.
Fighting climate change with comics and superheroes
A cartoonist is fighting climate change with comics, creating a superhero whose mission is to kick global warming's ass.
China's story 'deserves a larger audience'
Author Liu Jing told DW about the challenges he faced condensing 5,000 years of history — and plans for a fifth volume.
German Book Prize 2018 shortlist
Historical fiction takes the spotlight in the six titles selected this year. Here are the books vying for the top prize.
No Fear for Trump supporters
Bob Woodward's book Fear raises concerns among many, but hardly any in Trump's loyal base.
From Hessen to Taipei: Stephan Thome
Stephan Thome's new novel is out. DW talked with the German writer about “God of the Barbarians”.
Nigeria’s literary renaissance
The national love of reading has even spurred a demand for cheaper, pirated copies of popular books.
New Trump book no game-changer
Michael Knigge
The expose of an incompetent president in Bob Woodward's new book riled partisans, but many Americans will ignore it.
Trump slams damning new book
Journalist Bob Woodward, best known for his reporting on the Watergate scandal, has left Donald Trump in a huff.
'We're in Crazytown' — Woodward's Trump book
The Watergate reporter's look into Trump's White House reveals aides who doubt the president's mental faculties.
An Islam expert on Thilo Sarrazin's 'Hostile Takeover'
A political science and Islam expert reviews Thilo Sarrazin's controversial take on Muslim culture, "Hostile Takeover."
How the press reviewed Thilo Sarrazin's 'Hostile Takeover'
Thilo Sarrazin is back with another controversial take on Muslim culture. The German press took the book apart.
Four writers shortlisted for 'new Nobel Prize'
Authors Haruki Murakami, Kim Thúy, Maryse Condé and Neil Gaiman have been nominated for an alternative Nobel Prize.
Forsberg's late penalty seals Europa group stage for Leipzig
A last minute penalty converted by Swedish midfielder Emil Forsberg saved Leipzig from an early Europa League exit.
Record surplus for booming Germany
Saving is said to be a German virtue, something easy to believe if the country's budget surplus is anything to go by.
Jaafar Abdul Karim book
Arab-born Jaafar Abdul Karim, who lives in Berlin, examines issues facing the Arabic world
Trump on the defensive over explosive new book
More trouble for Donald Trump — a new book by a former aide describes the US president as racist and misogynist.
German care rules leave gaps for off-books work
Angela Merkel's government has been criticized for failing to regulate Germany's private care market.
China bans Winnie-the-Pooh film: report
China denied the screening of a new Winnie-the-Pooh film after Xi Jinping was compared to the cartoon bear, reports say.
Man Booker 2018 longlist includes first-ever graphic novel
US author Nick Drnaso's dystopian graphic novel Sabrina joins 12 other works on longlist.
Puzzles galore: Oskar van Deventer
Oskar van Deventer has invented more than 500 puzzles. He presents new ones on YouTube every week.
Growing up with Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid hero and a global symbol of peace, but he was also a father and grandfather.
Litigation over Thilo Sarrazin's new Islam book
Thilo Sarrazin has written a new book – and is battling his erstwhile publisher in court over it.
'The English Patient' voted best Man Booker
The public voted Michael Ondaatje's novel as the best Man Booker Prize winner to mark 50 years of the literary award.
Volunteers rescue books from Mosul's bombed library
Young volunteers are working to save rare books from the rubble left by the "Islamic State" occupation.
World Stories - Salvaging Books from the Rubble in Mosul
Books in the ruins of Mosul, arrest warrant for Syrian Official and fancy fashion in Johannesburg.
DIY: an end table made of books
Upcycling with old books – here's how make furniture with them.
Perfume TV series premieres at the Munich Film Festival
The TV series based on Patrick Süskind's 1985 bestseller Perfume: Story of a Murderer is set in present-day Germany.
9 German books that were adapted into great movies
Here's a selection of the most successful or best film renditions of novels by German authors.
Unemployment in Germany hits fresh low
Germany's jobless rate dropped to 5.0 percent in June, the lowest level ever recorded for the month since 1990.
Russian exports that made it big abroad
World Cup host Russia's most popular exports and their sometimes European roots.
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