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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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Mario Vargas Llosa on the power of literature
Nobel Prize laureate Mario Vargas Llosa opened the 20th International Literature Festival Berlin — live and in person.
Trump on COVID-19: 'I wanted to always play it down'
According to recordings, President Donald Trump was aware of the severity of the coronavirus as early as February.
Book withdrawal sparks freedom of speech debate in India
A publisher has withdrawn the publication of a book on Delhi riots, which claimed dozens of lives in India.
Ethiopia’s mobile book vendors
Ethiopia’s literacy rate may not be very high, but many of those who can read are avid book readers.
Rijneveld snatches International Booker prize
Author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld claimed to be "proud as a cow with seven udders" for winning the honor.
Claudia Schiffer: The supermodel at 50
German-born supermodel Claudia Schiffer stood at the pinnacle of the fashion world. Here's a look back.
Pig Brother is watching you: 'Animal Farm'
George Orwell's book published 75 years ago criticized the Soviet Union. It's still relevant more relevant than ever.
Brave new world? Dystopias in film and literature
George Orwell's "Animal Farm" turns 75. Many more writers and filmmakers have created grim portrayals of the future.
Jim Button: Is the children's book racist?
Children around the world love the adventures of "Jim Button and Luke the Engine-Driver." But are the stories racist?
Royal secrets: Why people love tell-all books
"Finding Freedom" is the most recent biography about Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. Does it offer exciting news?
Challenging the chic 'Parisienne' myth
A new book by a Paris-based writer is pushing back against the cliches of the effortlessly glamorous Parisian woman.
Fun facts about Book Lovers Day
Every year on August 9, bibliophiles celebrate Book Lovers Day. Who are these bookworms, and what do they collect?
Uber records massive loss in Q2 as bookings plunge
Uber's bookings were severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but its food delivery unit reported a 103% jump in revenue.
Colonial views in Africa's history books
Text books used in Africa often present the continent's history from a colonial point of view.
Author Bernard Schlink about his new book
In an interview with DW, the best-selling author talks about relationship, guilt and saying farewell.
Bestselling Trump tell-all by the president's niece
In her new book, Donald Trump's niece takes an unforgiving look at the American president
A brief history of Black superheroes in comics
Before the Marvel Comics film "Black Panther" became a box office hit, superheroes were almost always white.
Judge rejects Trump bid to block Bolton book
The memoir by Trump's ex-national security adviser portrays the president as corrupt, incompetent, and unfit for office.
Author Carlos Ruiz Zafon has died
Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon, who wrote "The Shadow of the Wind," has died of cancer at the age of 55.
A bombshell book to end a presidency?
The tell-all book by Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton goes on sale next week. Bolton describes a president willing to break the law to do favors for dictators and a leader who knows shockingly little about the world. Brent Goff asks James Kirchick, a foreign policy analyst and visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, where this leaves the Trump presidency.
Bolton book: Trump sought reelection help from China
Book excerpts portray a US president "stunningly uninformed." The White House is trying to block publication.
Indian economist Amartya Sen wins German peace prize
The 86-year-old professor won the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for his work on social injustice.
Ex-Trump adviser sued over tell-all book
The Trump administration says the book is a security risk, but excerpts show an unflattering portrait of the White House
'Wuhan Diary': 60 days in a locked-down city
Chinese author Fang Fang chronicled life during Wuhan's lockdown, praising front-line workers and criticizing officials.
Trump threatens ex-adviser John Bolton over tell-all book
Donald Trump said his former national security adviser may face a "criminal problem" if he publishes his tell-all book.
Dutch man returns library book after nearly 40 years
"The reader must have had a hard time letting go," the Dutch library said after a man returned a book decades overdue.
Hollywood films on racism
Many directors have released films on the topic of racism in the US. Here are some of the most significant.
On decolonizing the internet and mindsets
The Festival Latitude discusses the impact of colonial structures. DW talked to panelist Malcolm Ohanwe.
International Literature Award honors 6 books
In this unusual year, six books from four different continents are receiving awards.
Pippi Longstocking turns 75
Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking has inspired children, and adults, around the globe.
Pippi Longstocking at 75
It's Pippi Longstocking's birthday. Why does everyone admire the strongest and bravest girl in the world?
Zoom in: Writers in times of COVID-19
Authors talk about their lockdown situation: The complete interviews can be found on the YouTube channel DW Books.
Why Achille Mbembe was accused of anti-Semitism
The African thinker Achille Mbembe has been accused of anti-Semitism — and his case has triggered a larger debate.
Reading for a good cause
Bookstores are reopening in Germany, but writers affected by the coronavirus crisis have found online alternatives.
Hong Kong bookseller opens new shop in Taiwan
The opening of the new store came just days after Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books, was attacked in Taipei.
Bookseller attacked in Taiwan
Lam Wing Kee, a bookseller who fled Hong Kong, has been attacked with red paint in Taiwan.
How the coronavirus impacts the book industry
The corona crisis has dramatically impacted the publishing industry. How are publishers and book stores dealing with its
Hungary's most famous authors
Some of Hungary's most renowned writers are being excluded from Viktor Orban's new school curriculum.
Nick Cave: An artistic life revealed
A new book gives fans an intimate insight into the life and creative evolution of the singer-songwriter.
Hitler's world views reexamined in biography
With "Hitler: A Global Biography," Brendan Simms emphasizes the dictator's obsession with Anglo-American capitalism.
Epidemics in literature
Boccaccio, Defoe, Camus: Over the centuries, many world famous writers have told stories involving infectious diseases.
The impact of the cancelled Leipzig Book Fair on publishers
The cancellation of the major fair is a heavy blow for publishers, authors and the public.
Costs rising from canceled trade shows
As more and more trade fair events are being canceled, the ones incurring costs are asking who will compensate them.
Amazon urged to stop selling Nazi books
Among anti-Semitic books available on the site is one written by a Nazi convicted of crimes against humanity.
AfD apologizes for 'racist' coloring book
The far-right party said it made a "mistake" in handing out copies of a coloring book that contained xenophobic images.
Germany: AfD accused of 'racist' coloring book
German police are looking into the matter after complaints were made on the basis of racism, according to media reports.
"Lost Cars" - A Photo Book of Abandoned Classics
What do cars leave behind after retiring from the road? Junk, and at times, a magical aura.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Moldy steak for gourmet restaurants, the photo book "Lost Cars" and luxury design made of rubbish
Trump slams Bolton over tell-all book
Bolton could become a key witness in Trump's impeachment trial for abuse of power and obstruction.
Anti-nuclear author Gudrun Pausewang dies
"The Cloud," her 1987 book for teens, was a must for the anti-nuclear movement. Pausewang died at the age of 91.
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