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Books
Books carry the knowledge and the dreams, the feelings and the stories of people throughout time.
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Paper book or e-reader: Which is better for the planet?
Rising digital and hard copy book usage has environmental consequences, yet reading is becoming more sustainable.
What's better – e-readers or paper books?
Do you ever find yourself stumped by a seemingly simple choice between two things because you're not sure which would be better for the environment? Like plastic or paper packaging, cotton or polyester pants? We're going to try to find some of the answers in a new segment exploring these everyday environmental dilemmas. In this episode we tackle our reading options: electronic books vs paperbacks.
Child education: Are computers or books better for learning?
Commentators often pit books against computers as the best learning tools, but the real issue is poverty.
Pakistan roadside book bazaars struggle for survival
Pakistan has a rich tradition of book bazaars. But inflation, mobiles and social media have put their existence at risk.
Irish author Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for 'Prophet Song'
Lynch's novel "Prophet Song" depicts an Ireland descending into totalitarianism in the near future.
Novelist Lutz Seiler to receive the Georg Büchner Prize
The Georg Büchner Prize, worth € 50,000 ($53,000), is one of the most important awards on the German literary scene.
War for children: Armed conflict in picture books
First Ukraine, now Israel and Hamas — war stirs fear. What do children's picture books tell us about war?
Germany's Day of Libraries tries to keep book interest alive
German libraries come together every year to showcase local reading institutions to young and old alike.
Touring Slovenia's literary landscape
The literary scene in Slovenia, guest of honor at the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair, has many strong voices.
Rushdie wins Peace Prize of German Book Trade
Writer Salman Rushdie is a passionate defender of freedom of thought, but that has come at a high price.
Strong Voices. A Literature Special - Arts Unveiled
Salman Rushdie at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the German novel of the year, and a trip to Slovenia.
Salman Rushdie: 'Writers have no armies'
After surviving a brutal knife attack, the Indian-British author is at the Frankfurt Book Fair, where DW met him.
Drago Jancar puts Slovenia on the literary map
As the Frankfurt Book Fair celebrates Slovenia, DW spoke to Drago Jancar about his new novel, and an unresolved past.
Israel-Hamas war impacts Frankfurt Book Fair
Different publishers from predominantly Muslim countries are withdrawing from the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany.
Frankfurt Book Fair postpones award for Palestinian author
Hamas' terror attacks on Israel are overshadowing the book fair. The event honoring Adania Shibli has been called off.
EU blocks Booking takeover of Swedish online travel rival
The European Commission said it prevented the €1.63 ($1.8 billion) deal in order to protect consumers.
Nigeria exhibition shines a light on West African comic art
In Nigeria, the first West African comic art exhibition is opening eyes, hearts and minds.
'Moderate' knowledge leads to science skepticism
A new study suggests that, up to a point, it's worse to know more.
Albania: You Can't Trust Books, You Have to Go There!
What you should definitely check out on a trip to the southeastern European Republic of Albania.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
France is imposing tight border controls on neighboring Italy to make them turn away refugees.
How artists transcend censorship and struggles
How artists in China are getting their messages past state censorship – Zimbabwe’s artists post-Covid messages
Trump booked in Georgia election interference case
Former US President Donald Trump had his mug shot taken when he was booked at the Fulton County jail in Georgia.
Russia: New school history books seek to justify Ukraine war
From September, Russian schoolchildren will have revised history books that seek to justify Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Inside Europe - 10 August 2023
What the Niger coup means for France, Sweden’s freedom of speech laws are tested by book burnings and Bulgaria reckons with domestic violence. Also: A new inquiry opens up old questions about the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands, why are so many people experiencing homelessness in Germany? Russian LGBTQ+ refugees share their stories and French towns compete to host nuclear power plants.
Paris Olympics: Seine booksellers furious over order to move
A symbol of Paris for centuries, "bouquinistes" along the Seine have been told their stands pose a security threat.
The power of books
A Russian and Ukrainian have teamed up to bring people together at a bookstore. And: book bans in the US, poetry & more.
Barack Obama condemns 'profoundly misguided' book bans
In an open letter, former US President Barack Obama has criticized efforts to ban books from public school libraries.
Pascal Mercier, author of 'Night Train to Lisbon,' dies
"Night Train to Lisbon" is the best known book by Swiss author Peter Bieri, who wrote under the alias Pascal Mercier.
900,000 kilometers with the Fiat 1100 through India
Family owned for 66 years and three generations: The Dhondys from Mumbai and their Fiat 1100
The legacy of Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
German writer Erich Maria Remarque, whose landmark anti-war novel has been adapted into film, was born 125 years ago.
Salman Rushdie wins prestigious German peace prize
The author of "The Satanic Verses" has been recognized with the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.
Remembering author Judith Kerr's escape from the Nazis
DW's encounter with the late German-British author of "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit," who was born 100 years ago.
US: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy dies
McCarthy wrote of the darker tales of humanity. "The Road" and "No Country for Old Men" were among his notable books.
Free money: Germany's €200 culture ticket for 18-year-olds
The German government is offering €200 to all young adults to spend on culture through the KulturPass initiative.
India: History books rewritten by government
New textbooks have been altered to remove references to Gandhi's opposition to Hindu nationalism and other hot issues.
How the Nazis burned first books, then people
Ninety years ago in Germany, Nazis in many cities burned books by writers deemed "un-German."
Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga acquitted
After years of trial for attending an anti-government protest in 2020, the acclaimed novelist has now been acquitted.
Russian poet Maria Stepanova wins Leipzig Book Prize
Acclaimed Russian writer Maria Stepanova has been honored at the Leipzig Book Fair — but not without controversy.
10 German children's books classics you can read in English
Whether you'd like to introduce your kids or yourself to German culture, a good place to start is with children's books.
Germany: Should Vladimir Putin's Golden Book entries remain?
The Golden Books of some German cities contain entries by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Should they be removed?
UK: Liverpool rewrite record books by thrashing Man Utd 7-0
The match set a new record margin of victory between English football's two most successful clubs.
Penguin will also publish Roald Dahl originals after spat
After criticism from Salman Rushdie and Rishi Sunak, the children's author's stories will stay in print unaltered, too.
Roald Dahl's works and the role of sensitivity readers
A controversial rewriting of Roald Dahl's books highlights the role of sensitivity readers. DW spoke to one.
'People of Deutschland': Everyday racism in Germany
Bullied, insulted, shamed — people with a visible migration background recount experiences with racism in a new book.
What constitutes good architecture?
"The ArchDaily Guide to Good Architecture" defines what makes a well-made building.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Germany's most scenic railroad line. A guide to good architecture. The Colatura di Alici fish sauce.
Sweden warns citizens to avoid protests in Turkey
People in Turkey are protesting a Quran burning that occurred last week. The incident could stall Sweden's NATO bid.
This has a LOT of wow factor
It’s a seemingly silly phrase — “wow factor.” But it conveys a real human emotion, and you can get two doses every day!
Francis Oghuma - The art of resistance
Francis Oghuma is a Nigerian documentarist and children’s book author who wants more Black representation in the media.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We look at Black representation in movies, music and literature. We'll discuss why representation matters.
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