Around the Library

Three recent philosopher biographies top the list of new acquisitions to our library: Marcus Willaschek's Kant : Die Revolution des Denkens, Klaus Vieweg's Hegel : The Philosopher of Freedom in a translation by Sophia Kottman and Barbara von Bechtolsheim's Hannah Arendt und Heinrich Blücher: Biografie eines Paares. Click through to see what other acquisitions have landed on our shelves this year.

What motivates female authors to write? What would the world look like if women were in power? Which books by women inspired Elke Heidenreich the most? Find answer to these questions and more in this selection of new books by and about women.

Growing up in East Germany after German reunification is historicised and literarily reappraised in several novels – a time marked by a lack of prospects, frustration, xenophobia and violence. Click through to read more about titles that are available to borrow from our library now.

Happy Pride! We are a safe space, welcoming to all. Stop by to borrow these recent titles or browse our 'Queer as German Folk' list with more LGBTQ+ titles in our collection.
 

Summer is here, and our recommendations of new German literature in translation present a diverse collection of voices to accompany you. From GDR stories of love, loss, and community told by Jenny Erpenbeck and Thomas Brussig, to the elegiac voices of survivors conjured by Esther Kinsky, our selection offers something for everyone, including previously untranslated diary entries by Franz Kafka and a debut novel by filmmaker Werner Herzog.

Summer is here, and our list of new German literature in translation is perfect for the beach, the park, or just your air-conditioned apartment. All are available at our library, so stop by, say hi, and borrow a book.