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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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Augsburger Puppenkiste: 70 years of marionette magic
After decades on German TV, the Augsburger Puppenkiste still enchants with theater, museum exhibits and feature films.
Germany slow to accept multicultural creators
Carmen-Francesca Banciu
Carmen-Francesca Banciu, a German and Romanian writer, on integration and her sense of identity as an author.
German theologian receives Iran's most important book prize
Klaus von Stosch won "World Award for Book of the Year" for his book that examines Islam from a Christian point of view.
LiBeratur puts female writers in the spotlight
Germany awards numerous literature prizes – but this one is solely for non-European women.
EU calls on Beijing to release Swedish book publisher
The EU’s ambassador to China has called on Beijing to release a book publisher after the Swedish citizen was snatched.
Cool art: The polar bear photographer
Photographer Norbert gets unusually close to polar bears and other residents of the Arctic.
The wrong 'Fire and Fury': an old book by the same name
A book about the Allied bombing campaign on Germany sees renewed sales thanks to its title: "Fire and Fury."
German exports boosted by eurozone upswing
German shipments abroad have picked up considerably, fresh figures from the National Statistics Office have shown.
Trump White House tell-all book goes on sale
Journalist and author Michael Wolff conducted scores of interviews and watched the daily White House routine.
'Babylon Berlin' leads to success for a Highlands publisher
A small Scottish publisher picked up the English rights for the crime novels behind the hit TV series "Babylon Berlin."
Holocaust survivor and author Aharon Appelfeld dies, aged 85
Novelist Aharon Appelfeld has died. The Holocaust survivor was one of Israel's most prolific Hebrew-language writers.
Bestsellers that almost didn't make it to the bookstores
Here's a selection of authors whose books were initially rejected by publishers — and went on to become bestsellers.
International bestsellers initially rejected by publishers
Publishers have often erred when rejecting manuscripts... One of them advised J.K. Rowling not to quit her day job.
'The History of Bees' is Germany's top-selling book of 2017
Dan Brown, Ken Follett and Daniel Kehlmann's books became top best-sellers this year, but Maja Lunde's debut beat them.
Book tip: Night falls in the Berlin of the Roaring Twenties
Illustrator Robert Nippoldt and author Boris Pofalla have published a fascinating book about the 1920s in Berlin.
A fascinating new book on the Roaring 20s in Berlin
A new book recalls Berlin's golden era now celebrating an artistic comeback.
10 classic German children's books
They have been read in Germany for several generations already: Here are some of the most famous children's books.
10 classic German children's books
From Max and Moritz to Bobo Dormouse, German-language children's books have traveled around the world.
French author Jean d'Ormesson dies, aged 92
The French novelist, member of the Academie Francaise and public figure Jean d'Ormesson has died at the age of 92.
How to make a knife block out of books
Video tutorial on how to make a knife block out of old books
Poland's Kaczynski reads cat book in parliament
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, Poland's ex-prime minister, read a cat book in parliament amid discussions of a justice overhaul.
Spotlight on Europe 24 November 2017
Germany's Angela Merkel, a weak government or back to the ballot? At 94 meet the worlds oldest Scuba diver.
Inside Europe 23.11.2017
Coalition talks collapse in Germany - Can relations between Turkey and the West get any worse? - A new era for Irish politics - The Jewish exodus from communist Poland - Guilty! Former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic is sentenced to life imprisonment - The campaign to boost literacy in France - Renovating a Nazi ruin - The 94 year old who’s taking the plunge to break a world record.
Inside Europe: Taking the plunge at 94
In Cyprus, a pensioner with a passion for adventure is hoping to become the world’s oldest scuba diver at the ripe old age of 94. The attempt by British expat Ray Woolley has caused something of a buzz in the diving community. Nathan Morley has been to meet him at his home in Limassol.
ATP World Tour Finals: Goffin sets up date with Federer
David Goffin made a little bit of history by reaching the last four in the season-ending event in London.
Germany celebrates 'Read Aloud Day'
From the stock exchange floor to the concert hall stage — hundreds of thousands of Germans shared passion for reading.
KINO favorites: 7 German book-to-film adaptations
Here are the top seven best adaptations from renowned German-language books, according to DW's KINO team.
Yotam Ottolenghi: 'A good story is priceless'
Cult chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh share the recipes behind their restaurants' most popular desserts in "Sweet."
Bringing US literature to the masses
The National Book Awards recognize the most talented writers in the US. Their books speak volumes about the country.
'In prison, support from outside helped me survive'
DW asks Enoh Meyomesse of Cameroon, a former imprisoned author, what life is like after release.
Books come under suspicion in post-coup Turkey
Ever since Turkey's attempted 2016 coup, a growing number of books have been outlawed and confiscated.
Australian publisher pulls book amid China backlash fears
A book by an Australian academic alleging widespread Chinese influence on institutions in Australia has been pulled.
Sweden edge Italy in playoff first leg
Sweden took another step towards World Cup qualification after picking up a narrow win over Italy.
150 years of world literature by Reclam Publishers
Reclam started publishing German classics by the likes of Goethe and Schiller on November 10, 1867.
10 reasons why Reclam Publishers' little yellow books are so popular
Reclam booklets have been around for 150 years. Here's why Germany loves the small, thin yellow books.
'Paddington 2': The beloved British bear returns to cinemas
After the success of the first movie, the clumsy British bear Paddington is back with a new adventure.
Paddington and other beloved bears in film and literature
The creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, has died aged 91. Here are other famous bears in film and literature.
COP23: Writing the Paris accord rule book
Having agreed to limit global warming, the COP must now figure out how to measure progress toward the Paris goals.
Eric Vuillard wins Prix Goncourt for best French book 2017
Considered the most prestigious award in French literature, the prize results in lucrative profits for the winner.
Political author attacked at Istanbul Book Fair
The author of a recent book on Erdogan-challenger Meral Aksener has been attacked.
Rome celebrates 20 years of Casa di Goethe
In Italy Goethe took a break from his life in Weimar. The Casa di Goethe today remembers the poet’s time in Rome.
The intriguing Voynich manuscript
Researchers around the world are still working to decipher the mysterious Voynich manuscript.
Inside Europe: A library for migrant kids in Lampedusa
The tiny southern Italian island of Lampedusa has seen thousands of migrants seek safety there after a dangerous Mediterranean crossing. Men, women and children. Many spend weeks there, with little to do. That’s why a group of librarians from around the world, decided to offer those children a library of books that everyone can read. Megan Williams reports.
New adventure for Asterix and Obelix
The indomitable Gauls Asterix und Obelix are off again on a new adventure - their 37th!
George Saunders wins Man Booker Prize
George Saunders has garnered one of the world's most prestigious English-language literary awards.
Souad Mekhennet: the journalist who speaks to jihadis
German-born Mekhennet has focused her investigative career on diving into militant islamist networks.
Tom Hanks publishes short stories
Like many stars who've become authors, the actor flaunts his love of typewriters in "Uncommon Type: Some Stories."
5 unusual character names from the Asterix comics
Asterix and Obelix are well known names; sometimes the characters of the series were creatively renamed in translation.
High Five: The wildest names in Asterix and Obelix
Translators have adapted Asterix's adventures into more than 100 languages — and come up with some wild character names.
Riad Sattouf's coming-of-age story fascination
DW met acclaimed graphic novelist Riad Sattouf, author of the memoir "The Arab of the Future" and "Esther's Notebooks."
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