New Books in German: A Novella in Seven Chapters
/ Sarah Hemens
Sarah Hemens reflects on seven years as Project Director with New Books in German
News
German Book Prize 2026 – the shortlist
/ Sarah Hemens
As the official English language media partner for the German Book Prize 2026, we are delighted to announce the shortlist of six outstanding books. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the shortlisted authors and their publishers.
An Introduction to Arboretum Books
/ Sheridan Marshall
Sheridan Marshall spoke to Tobias Nolte, co-founder of Arboretum Books, on the day their first title – Charlotte Gneuß’s Red Skies, translated by Lucy Lee Jones – went to press!
DE → EN – Enjoy in English
/ Sarah Hemens
This regular page brings you a selection of German-language titles that have just been, or are soon to be, published in English.
Oxford Translates 2026 ~ Reflections of an Emerging Translator: The Art of Not Knowing
/ Stephanie Louise Anderson
New Books in German supported Stephanie Louise Anderson’s participation in this year’s Oxford Translates with a partial bursary. In this article, Stephanie reflects on her experience of the workshop.
Translator and academic Susan Pickford on her new guide to translating for the publishing sector
/ Sheridan Marshall
Sheridan Marshall spoke to the translator and academic, Susan Pickford, shortly before the publication of her latest book. Translating Books for Publication will be out on 8 September, and the Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation at Trinity College, Dublin is hosting an online conversation with Susan Pickford on the same day. The free event will focus on the business realities of translating for the publishing industry.
German Book Prize 2026 – the nominations
The jury for the German Book Prize 2026 has nominated 20 novels. Since the call for submissions went out, the jury has reviewed 205 titles published between October 2025 and September 2026. As the official English-language media partner, we are delighted to publish the list of nominated books.
‘…Up to ten per cent of the informants recruited by the Stasi were under eighteen’ Translating Red Skies: an interview with Lucy Lee Jones
/ Sheridan Marshall
NBG speaks to Lucy Jones about her translation of Charlotte Gneuß’s literary thriller, set in the former East Germany.
The Alternative Book Fair – A celebration of independent publishers and the work of translators
/ Sheridan Marshall
Sheridan Marshall reports on the Alternative Book Fair, London. An annual event which is free to attend with panels and other events to spotlight indie publishing.
Switzerland’s Limmat Verlag – an interview with Larissa Waibel
/ Sarah Hemens
Limmat Verlag is an independent Swiss publishing house based in Zurich, renowned for its commitment to high-quality literature and non-fiction. At a recent literary festival in Solothurn, we caught up with Larissa Waibel, co-editor, to discuss some of the publishing house’s authors, its commitment to championing distinct and diverse voices, and her own role at Limmat Verlag.
Translator interview: Shaun Whiteside
/ Sheridan Marshall
Acclaimed translator Shaun Whiteside speaks to NBG about the increasingly colloquial style of modern German history writing, the art of capturing an author’s voice, the distinct charm of Austrian literature, and why the human touch remains the baseline of the craft in an era of AI.
