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German Book Prize 2023: The Longlist
We are delighted to announce the 20 titles nominated (aka longlisted) by the jury for this year’s German Book Prize 2023.
Homelands, Nightmares, Good Immigrants. Essays in Dialogue.
/ Gersy Ifeanyi Ejimofo
Publisher Gersy Ifeanyi Ejimofo reflects on the panel discussion held at the Goethe Institut London earlier this year.
Stories from the sea
/ Sarah Hemens
NBG interviews German Book Prize nominated author Marie Gamillscheg
The appeal of German Language and Culture
/ Yana Ellis
Translator Yana Ellis interviews Dr Seán Williams from the University of Sheffield about German language, literature and culture. Seán also discusses his recent conversation with Benjamin Quaderer, author of Forever the Alps which was included in this year's New Books In German spring selection of the best new titles in German-language fiction and non-fiction.
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Navigating the Frankfurt Book Fair as a Translator
/ Alexandra Roesch
Translator Alex Roesch shares her experience of the Frankfurt Book Fair and offers advice for any translators considering attending this international book event in the future.
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Interview with Yael Inokai
Sheridan Marshall spoke to author Yael Inokai about her latest novels and writing journey so far.
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Interview with Kaśka Bryla
Sheridan Marshall spoke to Kaśka Bryla about becoming an author, her work across different literary genres, and the contemporary Austrian literary scene.
Contemporary German literature: creative and politically relevant
/ Anna von Rath
Poco.lit is an online magazine in German and English that shines a light on postcolonial literature. In this article, poco.lit co-founder Anna von Rath discusses some recent New Book in German jury choices that stand out for her.
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