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Late Summer and Autumn 2025 Book Calendar Finalized With Pynchon and Smith

Publishers are leveraging translation timing to boost a diverse slate of releases spanning Nobel laureates to debut authors

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Overview

  • The full lineup of ten major titles has been confirmed for German-speaking markets, running from early August through early November 2025.
  • T. C. Boyle’s novel “No Way Home” will debut in German on September 16 ahead of its English release scheduled for spring 2026.
  • Thomas Pynchon returns with “Shadow Ticket” on October 14, marking his first novel in 12 years.
  • Patti Smith’s memoir “Bread of Angels,” arriving November 6, is promoted as the most personal work of her career.
  • The season blends Nobel Prize winners, thriller icons and emerging voices across novels, memoirs and short-story collections.