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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
European Poetry Festival founder and director SJ Fowler talks to NBG about this year’s festival, which takes place June 17th to July 4th.
NBG speaks to Head of Rights at Zsolnay Verlag, Annette Lechner
François von Hurter of Bitter Lemon talks to New Books in German about why translated crime fiction resonates so strongly with readers. talks to New Books in German about why translated crime fiction resonates so strongly with readers.
We spoke to Tim Heyman, the Managing Director of B. Traven’s literary estate, about the author’s life and work.
This regular page brings you a selection of German-language titles that have just been, or are soon to be, published in English. We cover fiction, crime, nonfiction, children’s and YA, short stories, poetryand essays.
New Books in German talks to Prototype’s Jess Chandler and Astrid Alben about publishing beautiful books in translation
As the official English language media partner for the German Book Prize 2025, we are delighted to announce the shortlist of six outstanding books. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the nominated authors and their publishers.
