Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2025 Honors Excellence in Audiobook Storytelling

Winners celebrated at Cologne ceremony for achievements in interpretation, adaptation, and cultural reflection across diverse categories.

Maria Wördemann was awarded 'Best Interpreter' for her performance in Fien Veldman's debut novel 'Xerox', praised for capturing the protagonist's emotional depth.
Julian Horeyseck won 'Best Interpreter' for his reading of Dani Shapiro's novel 'Leuchtfeuer', showcasing his storytelling prowess.
Florian Fischer received the 'Best Audioplay' award for his adaptation of Fatma Aydemir's novel 'Dschinns', highlighting its cultural and narrative complexity.
Marc-Uwe Kling secured the 'Best Entertainment' award for narrating his crime novel 'Views', marking his second Hörbuchpreis win.
The podcast 'Springerstiefel – Die 90er sind zurück', exploring the resurgence of right-wing violence in East Germany, won 'Best Podcast' for its thoughtful and personal approach.