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Book Recommendations

New Books

From our most recent acquisitions, we recommend the following titles. In our online catalog you'll find summaries and links to reviews.

Our thematic lists

Interested in learning more about our collection? We've put together lists on a variety of subjects.

Discover literature Reading made easy

For learners of German from language levels B2 and C1 (of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), we recommend the following works of contemporary German-language literature in the Onleihe, our free digital library.

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Does the Goethe-Institut New York Library accept donations of German books?

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Translation

  • Helen & Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize

    The annual Helen & Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize honors an outstanding literary translation from German into English published in the USA/Canada the previous year. The translator of the winning translation receives $5,000 and a trip to the Frankfurter Buchmesse.

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  • Translation Grant Program

    The Goethe-Institut’s translation grant program supports non-German publishers in publishing German-language literature, with the aim of making works accessible to non-German speaking readers.

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  • Recently funded translations

    This selection of English-language titles received support from our grant program and were recently published in the US.

    Translation Teaser

Stream Now

  • Streaming films

    Goethe on Demand

    A new Goethe on Demand is here! Audiences in the U.S. and Canada can stream all of the Goethe-Institut’s curated series of German films from one platform, always for free. With more films available than ever, the hardest choice will be picking one to watch first. 

    Solo Sunny © DEFA Stiftung © DEFA Stiftung

  • Current Music from Germany

    Popcast

    Rock, pop, hiphop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the nation’s studios and clubs from Kiel up north to Weilheim way down south. Together with Zündfunk, Bavarian Radio’s scene magazine, we showcase the latest music by riveting off-the-charts bands.

     

    Popcast © Goethe-Institut | Illustration: DOON 東 © Goethe-Institut | Illustration: DOON 東

Online magazines & Dossiers

  • German Series in the USA

    Binge Fever!

    Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. In this dossier, we highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the USA.

    Serienfieber Illustration einer Hand mit Fernbedienung © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

  • Literature

    Cherrypicker

    The literature blog “Cherrypicker” presents selected novels and non-fiction, graphic novels and stories, audio books and literature for children and teenagers. And it gathers concise voices from the world of literature. Every week a new recommendation, every week the chance to discover remarkable texts, images and opinions. 

  • Literature

    Booktubing

    Are you interested in German literature but don't really know where to start? Our vlogger Marie-Pierre would like to share with you her favorites from our e-library. Whether it's contemporary literature, comics or children's books, she is happy to share her recommendations with you.

    Booktubing with Marie-Pierre © Laura Laakso © Laura Laakso

  • Music

    Soundtracks

    (Pop) culture always interacts with the socio-political circumstances of its time. With eight German-language songs from eight decades, music journalist Mario Lasar sheds some light on important cultural and social phenomena in (West) German post-war history.

    Tonspuren Illustration: © Hanka Sedláček Illustration: © Hanka Sedláček

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