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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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Remembering author Judith Kerr's escape from the Nazis
DW's encounter with the late German-British author of "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit," who was born 100 years ago.
US: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy dies
McCarthy wrote of the darker tales of humanity. "The Road" and "No Country for Old Men" were among his notable books.
Free money: Germany's €200 culture ticket for 18-year-olds
The German government is offering €200 to all young adults to spend on culture through the KulturPass initiative.
India: History books rewritten by government
New textbooks have been altered to remove references to Gandhi's opposition to Hindu nationalism and other hot issues.
How the Nazis burned first books, then people
Ninety years ago in Germany, Nazis in many cities burned books by writers deemed "un-German."
Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga acquitted
After years of trial for attending an anti-government protest in 2020, the acclaimed novelist has now been acquitted.
Russian poet Maria Stepanova wins Leipzig Book Prize
Acclaimed Russian writer Maria Stepanova has been honored at the Leipzig Book Fair — but not without controversy.
10 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.
Germany: Should Vladimir Putin's Golden Book entries remain?
The Golden Books of some German cities contain entries by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Should they be removed?
UK: Liverpool rewrite record books by thrashing Man Utd 7-0
The match set a new record margin of victory between English football's two most successful clubs.
Penguin will also publish Roald Dahl originals after spat
After criticism from Salman Rushdie and Rishi Sunak, the children's author's stories will stay in print unaltered, too.
Roald Dahl's works and the role of sensitivity readers
A controversial rewriting of Roald Dahl's books highlights the role of sensitivity readers. DW spoke to one.
'People of Deutschland': Everyday racism in Germany
Bullied, insulted, shamed — people with a visible migration background recount experiences with racism in a new book.
What constitutes good architecture?
"The ArchDaily Guide to Good Architecture" defines what makes a well-made building.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Germany's most scenic railroad line. A guide to good architecture. The Colatura di Alici fish sauce.
The fear of going to the hospital
One surgeon's picture books helps children to be less scared about going to hospital.
Sweden warns citizens to avoid protests in Turkey
People in Turkey are protesting a Quran burning that occurred last week. The incident could stall Sweden's NATO bid.
This has a LOT of wow factor
It’s a seemingly silly phrase — “wow factor.” But it conveys a real human emotion, and you can get two doses every day!
Francis Oghuma - The art of resistance
Francis Oghuma is a Nigerian documentarist and children’s book author who wants more Black representation in the media.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We look at Black representation in movies, music and literature. We'll discuss why representation matters.
'American Psycho' author Bret Easton Ellis returns
Ellis' first work of fiction after a 13-year gap is called "The Shards" and is set in Los Angeles in 1981.
Will a Nazi poet's Christmas carol remain in book of hymns?
A Christmas carol by a Nazi poet loyal to the regime is still in the Protestant hymnal, but will it be in the next one?
Greta Thunberg’s "The Climate Book"
"The Climate Book" covers the failures of humanity, the earth’s climate system, but also possible ways out.
The world's most expensive Harry Potter books at auction
A very rare edition of "The Philosopher’s Stone" sold for £8,000 at auction. But other Harry Potter books broke records.
The master mind behind Captain South Africa
Zimbabwean comic book artist Bill Masuku created the first black female African superhero.
A love letter to England's pub culture
The pub is a mirror of English society and more than just a place to have a drink.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Panettone from prison. Music by Isaac et Nora. A tribute to England’s pub culture.
Stephen King and Margaret Atwood console debut novelist
Chelsea Banning tweeted about her "sad book signing." It went viral as literary stars shared their humiliating moments.
4 must-read books by Dominique Lapierre
The French author of "City of Joy," who has died at 91, wrote several books on world events and especially on India.
Inside Europe 01.12.2022
Poland rejects German Patriot missiles to secure its airspace - Turkey finds common ground with Italy’s new far-right government - Rare Ukrainian artworks are spirited to safety - The Christmas Book Flood is underway in Iceland - And a special focus on the current difficulties of researching sea ice at the North Pole
Michelle Obama's new book offers tools for life
The former first lady's new book, "The Light We Carry," discusses tools for dealing with stress and uncertainty.
Art Spiegelman honored at National Book Awards
His award-winning graphic novel "Maus," about the Nazis and the Holocaust, was banned by some schools this year.
GDR censorship: What East Germans were allowed to read
The East German regime nurtured an educated and well-read society — but literature was heavily censored.
Top French literary Goncourt Prize goes to Brigitte Giraud
France's most prestigious literary prize — the Prix Goncourt 2022 — goes to Brigitte Giraud for her book "Vivre vite."
Jakarta's mobile librarian takes reading on the road
A man in Jakarta has retrofitted his old bemo into a public library to encourage children's literacy.
Eckhart Nickel: Spitzweg
A book of characters usually found in a Spitzweg painting – art is their subject of choice.
Kim de l'Horizon: Blood Book
In this debut, a non-binary narrator tells a story about family trauma, shame, and lust.
Jan Faktor: Jerk
Jan Faktor illuminates the upheaval of Prague and bohemian East Berlin during the 70s and 80s.
Daniela Dröscher: Lies about my mother
A child’s-eye view of a disastrous marriage in the German countryside during the 1980s.
Kristine Bilkau: Next Door
"Next Door" is a story about the desires and fears of two women in rural northern Germany.
Fatma Aydemir: Djinns
A polyphonic story about Turkish immigrants and their children, dreams and trauma
A peace prize in times of war
Ukrainian author Serhij Zhadan strikes a poetic tone at an extremely difficult time.
Serhiy Zhadan: Ukraine's rock star poet
The Ukrainian writer is awarded the 2022 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade — a sign of support for his country.
Frankfurt Book Fair Special - Arts.21
The Frankfurt Book Fair features award winning authors and Spain as this year’s guest of honor.
Ukraine in the spotlight at Frankfurt Book Fair
Ukraine's President asked authors to write on the terror unleashed by Russia. DW talked to authors at the event.
#BookTok: A hashtag changing the book industry
Young people are posting about books on TikTok. Publishers and the Frankfurt Book Fair are joining the BookTok trend.
Nonbinary author wins German Book Prize
Kim de l'Horizon shaved their head during the award ceremony in Frankfurt and dedicated the prize to women in Iran.
Frankfurt Book Fair to run without Iran
Iran won't attend the annual event, saying it has interfered in domestic affairs. Organizers have denied the accusation.
8 Spanish authors you need to know
Spain is the Guest of Honor at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair. Here are some of the country's literary stars.
400 years of Shakespeare's First Folio
In 1622, the Frankfurt Book Fair helped launch the British playwright's collected works, which are as relevant as ever.
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