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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.
With his latest tome, the literary provocateur Michel Houellebecq completes his writer's quest: to portray a dying white patriarchy. The big surprise comes in the acknowledgments.
Classic fairy tales are being revisited and diverse characters added. But even H.C. Andersen and the Brothers Grimm modified stories to reflect the values of their time.
J. R. R. Tolkien, born 130 years ago, gained global fame with "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." Life events inspired his stories from the fictional Middle-earth.
Do you remember the addresses of Bilbo Baggins or Mary Poppins? A tour of literary addresses, from Privet Drive to Baker Street.
DW looks at the winners and the debates surrounding the German Book Prize.
As a Yazidi child, Farhad Alsilo fled the "Islamic State" in Iraq. After finding a new life in Germany, the now 19-year-old shares his story in a book.
As the Nobel ceremony takes place in Stockholm, here's more on Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah's works, which explore the effects of colonialism and the fate of refugees.
Eating healthier, regular exercise, or reading more books - many people use the New Year to tackle new projects or follow through on old plans. What's on your list of New Year's resolutions for 2022?
From mysterious ink stains to an alleged fight with the devil and women lost in translation, there are many surprising facts surrounding Luther's version of the Bible, translated 500 years ago.
Whether it's the Berlin Film Festival or Venice's Berlinale, the year 2022 promises great events in art, music and literature. The Benin Bronzes are also scheduled to be returned.
Europe's first battery cell maker begins production - Planes packed with potatoes head to Japan - Turkish inflation turns books into a luxury
Political intrigue, violations, colonial wrongs and pandemic fault lines kept the chatter up across the continent. A look at the words of some of Africa's activists, celebrities, thinkers and disrupters.
Inflation in Turkey has been a growing problem over the last few months, affecting everything from household items to daily essentials like food. Books, which rely on imports for printing, are the latest victim.
The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner wrote more than 30 books and recently took to defending biodiversity against human activity. He will be remembered for his pioneering work studying ants.
Didion was known for her piercing insights and understated glamor. She died of Parkinson's disease at her home in Manhattan.
Many would like to book their annual vacation now. But the omicron variant is unsettling for those who are willing to travel. Nevertheless, the tourism industry is feeling optimistic about the year ahead.
