From the German Bookshelves © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan From the German Bookshelves illuminates the rich tapestry of contemporary German literature, uncovering the voices of a new generation of authors, their narratives transcending linguistic boundaries, thoughtfully translated for a global audience. In Spotlight © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Julia von Lucadou The High-Rise Diver In her debut novel The High-Rise Diver, German author Julia von Lucadou envisions a society where surveillance has become the norm, and an individual's worth is determined solely by their performance metrics, painting a thought-provoking portrait of a dystopian future. Contemporary Literature in Germany © picture alliance/dpa | Jörg Carstensen Büchner-Preis 2023 Award for a Darkly Luminous Oeuvre Lutz Seiler found his way to literature late in life. He first wrote poetry, celebrated his greatest successes with novels, and now received his literary accolade with the Georg Büchner Prize. © Knaur / Canva Cherrypicker Magic, Intrigue and Tears Christian Handel and Andreas Suchanek take us along on a frenzied tour of two Berlins – one magical and one modern. But no matter where you are, devious intrigues lurk on both sides of the mirror. Photo (detail): © picture alliance / EPA | RONALD WITTEK German Book Prize 2023 Coming-of-age novel about a gamer Awarding the German Book Prize to Tonio Schachinger is a very good decision. His novel “Echtzeitalter” is narratively mature, entertaining and full of esprit. A commentary. © avant-verlag /Canva Cherrypicker Love in the Age of Dating Apps In her graphic novel debut, Helena Baumeister tells of her experiences with an online date. © Zsolnay /Canva Cherrypicker Brilliant complainer The Austrian author Franz Schuh has written a new collection of essays in which the interest in death is mutual. © Matthes & Seitz / Canva Cherrypicker The wonderful world of wasps The moment they come near us, we swat them away. We regard them as the scourge of summer – yet they have almost only benefits to offer. Michael Ohl on wasps and the invaluable role they play in our ecosystem. Illustration: Tobias Schrank, Goethe-Institut The German List Seagull’s German List which is supported by the Goethe-Institut since 2009 now comprises more than 90 translations of formidable works of contemporary German literature by distinguished authors and laureates such as Max Frisch, Theodor W. Adorno, Thomas Bernhard, Hans Magnus Enzensberger and Ulrich Peltzer. © Diogenes / Canva Cherrypicker A matter of interpretation Martin Suter’s latest novel has everything a good book needs – making it the perfect read for the summer holidays. This tale of a woman who disappears just before her wedding can be quickly devoured in a deckchair by the sea or in a hammock in the garden. © Zsolnay / Canva Cherrypicker Staying power Julia suffers from asthma. And she has just lost her job. Back in the village where she grew up, she is struggling to make a fresh start. But that’s not possible without confronting the demands and expectations of her family and the drab reality of village life. When Julia meets the “guy from the city”, a glimmer of hope emerges amid all the hopelessness. © Rowohlt Cherrypicker Inherited Misfortune In his new novel, Lukas Bärfuss again focuses on the existential hardships of people in modern, capitalist society. Here he tells of the fate of a single mother. © Goethe-Institut Onleihe: German Digital Library The eLibrary is the virtual library of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan in India. This service allows you to borrow digital media, such as ebooks, audio and video files, electronic newspapers and magazines, by simply downloading it on your computer, your tablet or your eReader. © dtv / Canva Cherrypicker The Slow Dissolution of a Great Love They are three words, each of which means a beginning and an end: I love you. I’m leaving you. But what lies in between? In the case of the first-person narrator in Julia Schoch’s new novel, a 30-year relationship. First elation, celebration, then everyday life, children, betrayal, anger. © Steidl / Canva Cherrypicker A Detour to the Sea In her second novel, Annika Büsing takes us on a fast-paced journey. To Leipzig, the flooded Ahr valley, a town on the Baltic Sea – a short trip turns into a road trip. © Verlag Klaus Wagenbach Cherrypicker Through death to life In Milena Michiko Flašar‘s new novel, a disorientated young woman finds not only an unusual new job, but also a substitute family. Your opinion matters! Take a few minutes to let us know what interests you and how we could improve our services. Start the survey now Top
