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DW's list of German-language novels published since 1900 that have been translated into English is the first of its kind.
In a conversation with DW, the South African novelist speaks about his Booker Prize-winning novel, "The Promise" and how it reflects race and history in his country.
The Chinese artist was in Berlin to discuss his new memoir, "1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows," which also vividly depicts his father's 20 years of internment.
As she celebrates her birthday on November 24, the Booker Prize-winning novelist and prolific essayist has proven that politics and fiction go hand in hand.
Having topped bestseller lists in Germany and Spain, the film adaptation of his bestselling book starring Ben Kingsley and Tom Payne is currently on Netflix.
DW looks at the winners and the debates surrounding the German Book Prize.
Twenty years after the film's release, stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will "Return to Hogwarts." We revisit the lucrative Harry Potter franchise.
A comic strip from 1944, believed to be the oldest comic about the Holocaust, has been found. Here are other works that deal with the Nazi era.
The winner of the prestigious 2021 Prix Goncourt award, young Senegalese writer Mohamed Mbougar Sarr tells DW about the future he envisions for Africa.
As Artcurial holds the auction "The World of Herge," here's a look at how the work of the creator of Tintin reflects the ups and downs of the 20th century.
A librarian on the Indonesian island of Java has started a mobile library, lending children books in exchange for trash. It develops their awareness of the environment — and they get to read more at the same time.
During his decadeslong career in writing, Wilbur Smith specialized in historical fiction, taking readers from tropical islands to the jungles of Africa.
Now published as a book, Herlinde Koelbl's series of portraits follow Merkel's transformation from an obscure politician to Germany's first female chancellor.
Germany's Taxpayers' Association, an organization some consider a lobby group that favors lowering taxes, has released its annual "black book," listing what it considers egregious examples of wasting public money.
A restaurant owner from northeastern Germany has made it into the record books with his 147-kilogram herring salad bowl. It's not the first time he's broken records with his oversized traditional dishes.
It was third time lucky for the South African author, who was also shortlisted in 2003 and 2010. His book "The Promise" was the overwhelming favorite for the prize.
US legal authorities have filed a suit to block the acquisition of Simon & Schuster by Penguin Random House. They said it would be a bad deal for readers and authors alike.
The Booker Prize has been called the Oscars of world literature. From 1997 winner Arundhati Roy to 2020 surprise recipient Douglas Stuart, here's a list of celebrated winners.
