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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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Indian bakers make 'world's longest' cake
A town in India has baked a cake that stretches over 6 kilometers.
Ex-pope backtracks on criticism of new pope
The current pope is weighing whether to allow married men to be ordained.
John le Carré wins $100,000 human rights prize
The UK author has been named the recipient of Sweden's annual Olof Palme Prize for his contribution to democracy.
The Gruffalo: A monster turns 20
A German museum dedicates an exhibition to the beloved children's book about a hungry monster and a clever mouse.
Inside Europe: 5 big books for Christmas
The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's biggest book club and has members in over 100 countries. Rick talks to DW's Keith Walker about the books destined to be popular this Christmas.
Pimping up Christmas past
A single company has long led the market for authentic Christmas cutouts. Now, there seems to be room for two of them.
'December 1989 did not lead to a fresh start'
Lavinia Braniste's second novel examines questions of memory 30 years after Romania's revolution.
Save your Christmas — read books about science
Science books are the gifts that keep giving all year round. DW's Zulfikar Abbany takes us through the pile on his desk.
Turkey: the garbage men's library
Garbagemen in Ankara have created a library out of books that they found in the trash.
How the Nobel Prize affects book sales
Publishers eagerly await the Nobel Prize in Literature. The effect is not always as spectacular as one might expect.
Peter Handke's critics and supporters
Genocide denier or poet of the Balkans? Here's an overview of the debate surrounding the controversial Nobel laureate.
Books stolen by Nazis returned to Freemasons
The library said it is facing up to the responsibility of its cooperation with the Nazi party.
Hong Kong's defiant booksellers
In Hong Kong's battle for democracy, the book business has become a contested space, as a local bookshop owner explains.
Metallica releases children's book
Conquering a new generation of fans: "The ABCs of Metallica" looks back at the heavy metal band's journey.
Inside Europe 22.11.2019
French President Emmanuel Macron causes outrage amongst NATO allies – Can Venice be saved? - Prince Andrew steps down from royal duties – Serbia’s star of performance art – The exodus from southern Italy - Rick O'Shea drops in with a selection of books for Christmas - Oslo's annual Christmas gift to London – The decline of Scots Gaelic
A new book about comedian Jacques Tati bares all
The French film comedian made people laugh — and think. With his cinematic visions, Jacques Tati was ahead of his time.
Germany book place at Euro 2020 after Belarus rout
Toni Kroos struck twice as Germany qualified for the European Championship with a 4-0 win over Belarus.
China threatens Sweden over jailed publisher
Beijing is furious after a Swedish minister attended a prize ceremony honoring jailed Chinese-born publisher Gui Minhai.
German writer Hans Magnus Enzensberger at 90
Author, cultural critic, translator and publisher: Hans Magnus Enzensberger is an intellectual jack-of-all-trades.
What the West doesn't get about the climate crisis
Indian author Amitav Ghosh tells DW about the different perceptions of the climate crisis in the East and West.
Lukas Bärfuss wins prestigious Georg Büchner Prize
German's most esteemed literary prize has been awarded to the prodigious Swiss author, playright and essayist.
The science of horror will make you think twice about Halloween
The science of horror
Germany's biggest wastes of taxpayer money in 2019
A bridge for mice and a solar plant in the shade are a few of the cases that drew ire in this year's tax "black book."
Prince reveals childhood memories new memoir
Co-written with the artist, the book dives into his childhood, including his first kiss. It also hits back at critics.
Satire on anti-Semitism meets the horrors of reality
Thomas Meyer, the author behind the Swiss Oscars entry, wrote a satire on anti-Semitism. Then the Halle attack happened.
Asterix turns 60
Asterix is celebrating his 60th birthday with a new volume, and he has a female co-star!
Asterix gets an update with teenage rebel character
Asterix the Gaul returns with an adventure starring a young female heroine. How did the series portray women until now?
From charming to rebellious: Female characters in the Asterix comics
The Asterix series is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2019 and a new book stars a young rebellious teenager.
The world's most breathtaking libraries
Libraries may resemble a ballroom or a UFO, but they are wonderful places to delve into books.
From baroque to modern: Germany's most impressive libraries
Tour our favorite German libraries, from Rococo to unadorned modern.
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Vatican: No financial default, only 'spending review'
Two leading Vatican aides have denied a new book's claim that the real-estate-rich Holy See is close to "bankruptcy."
Bookstagram: Social media's rising literary club
Book lovers on Instagram simply don't care about those who roll their eyes. Here's how they share their passion.
Norwegian melancholy
We visit Bergen, hotbed of gloomy writing in Norway, guest country at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Artificial Intelligence goes literary
The Arts+ at Frankfurt Book Fair explores the future of culture and creativity in the digital age.
'After Brexit it'll get worse than Brexit'
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, authors Patrick McGuinness, Jan Carson and Bonnie Greer offered their view on Brexit.
Photographer Sebastiao Salgado wins German peace prize
The Brazilian photographer was awarded the German book trade Peace Prize for raising awareness about the climate crisis.
What Brexit uncertainty means for Scottish publishers
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, DW asked Publishing Scotland representatives how Brexit is affecting their industry.
From imprisoned dissident to president: Vaclav Havel
At the beginning of 1989, Czech dissident Vaclav Havel was in prison but became president of his country that same year.
Frankfurt Book Fair — 10 facts
The Frankfurt Book Fair offers five days filled with books, cultural events and discussions.
For a price anyone can be a hero in a personalized novel
Personalized books are trending. A Munich startup has been producing customized novels since 2003.
9 literary stars at the Frankfurt Book Fair
With Norway as the country of honor, Norwegian authors are in the spotlight at the world's largest trade fair for books.
Sasa Stanisic wins German Book Prize
In response, the Bosnian-German author has criticized the decision to award the Nobel Prize to Austrian Peter Handke.
70 years of the Frankfurt Book Fair
After the Second World War, the first book fair in autumn 1949 also stood for an intellectual new beginning.
Tonio Schachinger: „Nicht wie ihr“
Part immature macho, part clever rebel. A novel about a professional soccer player.
Norbert Scheuer: „Winterbienen“
A touching story of peaceful bees, deadly bombs, and the desire for peace.
Raphaela Edelbauer: „Das flüssige Land“
An illusory idyll. A fantastic debut novel about societal divisions and suppressed history.
Miku Sophie Kühmel: „Kintsugi“
Four people, and a house on a lake. An accomplished debut novel about complex relationships
Jackie Thomae: Brüder
Two very different brothers, and what they have in common. An unusual story of origins and identity.
Saša Stanišić : Herkunft
The fate of refugees. A poetic novel about the loss of homeland, and life after migration.
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