Books of the Year 2020

December 7, 2020

Interview with Recent NBG Intern, Dina Khadum

December 2, 2020

Recommendations Autumn 2020

October 5, 2020

We are delighted to share the books chosen by our jury for Autumn 2020. The books recommended below showcase the brilliance and breadth of contemporary German-language literature. They have also been chosen for their potential for success in English language territories.

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Welcome to our new website!

October 4, 2020

Be in the know: website www.new-books-in-german.com gives independent recommendations of latest German language literature that’s ripe for international audiences

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German Book Prize 2020: The Shortlist

October 1, 2020

Six novels were selected for the shortlist of this year’s German Book Prize. Read more about the six here.

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DE → EN – Enjoy in English

September 27, 2020

This regular section will bring together a selection of German language books that have recently been published in English or are going to make an appearance in coming weeks.

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Not Only for Emergencies: what helps a German-language book to travel

September 25, 2020 / Jamie Bulloch

Jamie Bulloch discusses his forthcoming translation of Die Liebe im Ernstfall (Love in Five Acts) and reflects on what can help German-language books resonate with an English-speaking readership.

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