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Debut Novels Helene Bukowski Caroline Wahl Katja Oskamp Christian Kracht Heinz Strunk Patricia Holland Moritz Tove Ditlevsen Kaleb Erdmann Julia Schoch

Lukas Rietzschel’s ‘Sanditz’ Puts the GDR’s Lasting Imprint at the Center of Today’s East

At 31, the Saxon novelist has emerged as a leading interpreter of eastern Germany for a national audience wary of its political and cultural rifts.

Prime Video Sets German Slate Ahead of Berlinale With Fitzek Comedy and Wrapped Teclebrhan Film

Kaleb Erdmann's 'Die Ausweichschule' Makes Deutscher Buchpreis Shortlist

'22 Bahnen' Opens in German Cinemas to Warm Early Reviews

‘22 Bahnen’ Hits Cinemas as Caroline Wahl’s New Novel Provokes Sharp Reactions

Faster Book Adaptations Set the Pace in Germany as 22 Bahnen Reaches Cinemas This Week

Caroline Wahl Unveils Third Novel 'Die Assistentin' as '22 Bahnen' Film Nears Release

Kristine Bilkau Wins Belletristik Prize at Leipzig Book Fair for 'Halbinsel'

‘Marzahn Mon Amour’ Debuts, Offering a Poignant Tribute to Berlin’s Diversity

Christian Kracht's 'Air' Explores Aging, Aesthetics, and Existential Longing

German Court Rejects Attempt to Ban Christoph Peters' Novel

Julia Schoch Concludes Autofiction Trilogy with 'Wild nach einem wilden Traum'

Heinz Strunk Reflects on Legacy with Release of 'Zauberberg 2'

Netflix's 'Achtsam Morden' Blends Mindfulness with Dark Humor

Katja Oskamp's New Novel Explores Love and Illness

Martina Hefter Wins 2024 German Book Prize for 'Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?'

Ulrike Draesner Explores Motherhood in New Personal Book