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Expatica reviews translated works or novels set in Germany. Browse our reviews or other resources for bibliophiles living in Germany.Interviews and resources
The author whose novel inspired the award-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire” talks about his life and what’s up next.
‘My intention is to get people to think’
Jessica Dorrance talks with British crime writer Robert Wilson about writing, violence and life as an expatriate during his book tour stop in Berlin this week.
Germany Expatica checks out the best English-language bookstores around the country and the difficulties they face.
Turkey's Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk is a controversial figure at home
Pamuk has never been far from debate inside Turkey, where he has critics in both the religious conservative camp and the secular establishment.
Paul Auster: From blank page to big screen
EXBERLINER’s Änne Troester sat down with Paul Auter to discuss his film The Inner Life of Martin Frost and his new book, Man in the Dark.
Turning a critic's eye on himselfRenowned German literary critic Marcel Reich-Ranicki will soon be able to cast judgment on himself thanks to the filming of his bestselling autobiography.
Reviews
Berlin’s 9th International Literature Festival offers up a fascinating array of talks and readings this month by writers and thinkers from across the world. Here’s our guide to this year’s must-see events.
Easy economics through the eyes of nurse HelgaA new German book uses high melodrama to teach students the basics of economic theory.
‘Measuring the World’: A novel of journeys
Expatica reviewer Ruth Zein explores the world through the eyes of naturalist and adventurer Alexander von Humboldt and his partner Carl Friedrich Gauss.
Homecoming: A journey of identity
Expatica reviewer Ruth Zein explores Bernhard Schlink’s novel on identity and what it means to come home.
The Self mysteries: Murder and echoes of the pastExpatica Germany’s reviewer Ruth Zein examines German novelist Bernhard Schlink’s mystery series, which are ripe with tensions from the past.
BERLIN: A novel of war and murder
This time around, Expatica’s reviewer, Ruth Zein, explores a Pierre Frei’s mystery novel set in postwar Germany and finds herself captivated by his victims.
The Shoe Tester of Frankfurt: A novel of discovery
Expatica Germany's reviewer Ruth Zein takes a leisurely stroll through Wilhelm Genazino's prize-winning novel and discovers a work full of humour and hope.
Guantanamo, a novel of imprisonment
Expatica Germany launches its new books section of novels and non-fiction by German authors or set in Germany with a review of Dorothea Dieckmann's latest work, Guananamo a novel.
Review: So Far and Yet So Near -- Stories of Americans Abroad
We review this latest anthology of writing by American expats.
Blood on the tracks in Karlsruhe
Quiet Karlsruhe may seem an unlikely setting for a bloody murder mystery. But expat American novelist Karen Adams has succeeded in doing for the Baden-Wuerttemberg city what Donna Leon did for Venice. News Half a century on, Asterix is still holding out Beloved across the world, the heroic Gauls Asterix and Obelix celebrate their 50th birthday this month. Fury in Frankfurt at Google's global library project Describing Google's claims as "just a whole garbage of hysterical propaganda," Professor Roland Reuss warned of a threat to traditional publishing. Cook books spice up Frankfurt Book Fair fare For the first time in 61 years the world's largest literary fair has a section on cook books, a niche market resisting the sector crisis, sprinkled with debates on diets, digitalisation and demonstrations by TV chefs. Chinese delegates, dissidents face divide at Frankfurt fair When Merkel inaugurated the world's biggest book fair on Tuesday, she said "it is possible to have discussions without taboos, and I am sure that will happen" at the trade show. Chinese comics strip sex to reach readers China is interested in exporting its comics to the world, as long as they follow certain state guidelines, it seems. World's biggest book fair opens with a spotlight on China Organizers have the tricky task of hosting China as the guest of honour while simultaneously discussing the country’s human rights and freedom of speech violations. Greek "maths" comic is surprise international bestseller "Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth" tracks the battle of mathematical minds -- often against madness -- before the invention of the computer. Herta Mueller: Literary conscience of Ceausescu's Romania The Romanian-born German writer who wrote about Romania under communism has been called “one of the most important literary witnesses of our disastrous era." German author Herta Mueller wins Nobel Prize for Literature The author is celebrated for her depictions of the grim daily life under Romanian communism and the harsh treatment of Romanian Germans. Van Gogh was also a wordsmith, his letters reveal A new exhibition delves into the Dutch painter’s voluminous correspondence, which reveal a new side of the famously tortured artist. American WWII soldier returns 16th-century books to Germany More than 60 years after taking the rare books, former army soldier Robert Thomas handed them over to the German ambassador at a ceremony at the National Archives in Washington. Google digital books can turn into paperbacks Google signed an agreement with a high-speed book machine that can print a digital book into a library-quality paperback in less than five minutes. Google removes European titles from digital books deal Concessions to European publishers come amid controversial plans that opponents say represent a "big land grab" of the world's stock of up to nine million out-of-print and out-of-copyright books. Germany challenges Google books settlement Google reached a class action settlement in October last year with the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers to a copyright infringement suit they filed against the Internet powerhouse in 2005.
A new, phenomenally successful manga series has brought wine to subway commuters across Asia, sparking a wine boom. Spanish poet's struggle to accept gayness explored in biography A new biography about Federico Garcia Lorca discusses the seminal poet’s life, love and work. German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s phenomenal rise from East German pastor’s daughter to the top leadership position is now detailed in a new comic book. Polish comic books to raise Holocaust awareness among youth The illustrations in the series, called "Episodes from Auschwitz," do not spare readers from "the nightmarish depravity of Auschwitz." In memoir, British spy says he regrets working for Soviets Anthony Blunt became known as the "Fourth Man" of a spy ring recruited among academics at Cambridge University, and went on to work for MI5 and leak hundreds of secrets to Moscow. Debt to society: Atwood's latest study in human frailty Canuck author Margaret Atwood’s aptly timed new novel is about the world’s obsession with borrowing. Best-selling Polish crime writer brings pre-war German city to life For 50 years after the war, Warsaw's old regime did everything to forget the German past of the southwestern region that the Allies handed over to Poland under post-war agreements. Easy economics through the eyes of nurse Helga A new book uses high melodrama to teach students the basics of economic theory. Finding peace after living a family 'lie' ?? The new novel ‘The Maharani's Hidden Granddaughter’ tells the story of Maha Akhtar, who after 44 years discovered her father was not who she thought he was. Arab novel booms as Beirut named World Book Capital Novels are becoming an increasingly popular literary form in the Arab world and taboo subjects, such as religion and sexuality, are also slowly being addressed. France's fearless Simone Veil retraces her life journey One of France's most respected personalities is adding ‘bestselling author’ to her list of accomplishments. The Paris-based author, who turned 80 on April 1, stuck to his rules of visiting his native country only sporadically -- and always incognito -- and avoiding public appearances in general. A library assistant, who made the chance discovery as she was searching the collection for something else, said finding this "human treasure" gave her the "fright of her life." Polish court convicts 'Mein Kampf' publisher over copyright Bavarian authorities, who own the rights to Hitler’s tome, say they keep a close guard on the book's copyright in an effort to smother attempts to rehabilitate Nazism and have regularly brought cases against publishers. World treasures go on-line in global digital library Four years in the making, the World Digital Library offers free access to hundreds of books, manuscripts, maps, photographs and sound and film recordings, all considered world treasures. Rare German book to be returned to owners The adventures of the 16th century book of etchings began in 1945 when a US Army captain saved the volume from being burned by other troops. Rocky road in Europe for e-books Portable digital devices to read books, newspapers and magazines are still getting a sceptical reception in Europe, where the adoption of high-tech products is often slower than in North America or Asia. New book by Thomas Bernhard published 20 years after his death Written in 1980, the book is a largely autobiographical work in which Bernhard looks back in anger, settling scores with Austria and the literary establishment. Disputed Holocaust memoir could reappear as fiction Though the memoir has renewed a debate about the impact of false testimony and its effect on the memory of the Holocaust, an American publishing house has announced that it mulling whether to publish it as a work of fiction.
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