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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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How Cuban bookworms are benefiting from political openness
Cuba is opening up, and the country's avid readers are noticing a change for the better.
Radar: World of water
A new book celebrates the beauty of water and its impact on the landscape.
Nemtsova: 'Putin is doing his best to make things worse'
Zhanna Nemtsova, the daughter of assassinated Putin critic Boris Nemtsov, releases a book in Germany.
Newly discovered Beatrix Potter story to be published
"The Tale of Kitty-In-Boots" will be published in September to coincide with the children author's 150th birthday.
Writer Robert Schopflocher dies in exile
Robert Schopflocher's works offer valuable insights into a life of exile, caught between three worlds.
World's oldest man dies at 112
Yasutaro Koide, officially the oldest man on earth, has died at the age of 112 in Japan.
Limited edition of 'Mein Kampf' drives up prices online
The first print run for the new critical edition of "Mein Kampf" was surprisingly modest: 4,000 copies.
5 ways to celebrate the Shakespeare Year
Shakespeare died 400 years ago and the world will celebrate his legacy throughout the year. Here are five highlights.
Why Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' is a political issue
Seventy years after his death, Hitler's "Mein Kampf" is sold again in Germany. How dangerous is it?
Yang Lian: 'There are cracks in China's censorship'
Publishers are missing in Hong Kong and the fight for freedom of expression is ongoing in China, says poet Yang Lian.
Opinion: Why Germany no longer needs to fear 'Mein Kampf'
Germany shouldn't fear "Mein Kampf," says Susanne Spröer, but should use it to prevent history from repeating itself.
Houellebecq provokes with 'space-saving' text collection
A year after publishing his political satire on the same day as the "Charlie Hebdo" attacks, Houellebecq is back.
'We must fight tooth and nail for human rights'
A year after Charlie Hebdo, German PEN President Josef Haslinger tells DW how Europe should treat its Muslim neighbors.
Israel bans novel on Arab-Jewish love story
Israel's Education Ministry disqualified the book, saying it "threatens Jewish identity" and "encourages miscegenation."
2016 - a year of culture
There's much culture to look forward to in the new year.
150th birthday of Rudyard Kipling
The India-born British author of "The Jungle Book" was a staunch defender of the British Empire.
Free stuff!
You can go on a seasonal consumer frenzy without spending any money.
Books, blocks and warm socks - The busiest shopping day of the year
Despite the rise of online vendors, Germans still do most of their Christmas shopping in stores.
'Mein Kampf' as 'immunization'
In a DW interview, Josef Kraus explains why he thinks "Mein Kampf" should be studied in German schools.
Jojo Moyes: 'I try to avoid clichés: Sometimes I go too far'
She has not one but two books among Germany's 10 bestsellers of the year. Why do readers love her romance novels?
How booksellers will deal with 'Mein Kampf'
An annotated edition of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" will be released in January. Amazon plans to donate its proceeds.
River book Club World Cup Final ticket after Hiroshima win
One goal was enough for the Argentinians to secure their win, and a potential clash with giants FC Barcelona
Pulse: Uniting black and white South Africans through 'living books'
Maia Marie wants to end the separation between black and white people in South Africa, even 20 years after the end of Apartheid. So she created "The Mobile Living Library," a project in which young South Africans become open books, telling their personal stories to strangers. She hopes that by swapping stories, South Africans can realize they are all part of one society.
The eclectic J.J. Abrams: From book art to 'Star Wars'
J.J. Abrams, director of the new "Star Wars" episode, has also conceived a magnificent avant-garde book.
PopXport Quiz
Take part in our quiz and win CDs by Gloomy Boyz, Tonbandgerät, Culcha Candela and Roger Cicero.
Nobel Prize laureate Svetlana Alexievich: 'I am a human ear'
Svetlana Alexievich, who will receive the Nobel Prize for Literature on December 10, boldly criticizes authorities.
Back to Nature - New "Heidi" Movie
German literature classic "Heidi" is back on the big screen with a strong cast.
Back to nature - New "Heidi" movie
German literature classic "Heidi" is back on the big screen with a strong cast.
Heidi forever: Switzerland's most famous orphan is back
Which version of Heidi do you know? A new film retelling the Swiss story created over 135 years ago stars Bruno Ganz.
Katarina Witt: The glitter and the gold
German figure skating sensation Katarina Witt celebrates her 50th birthday on December with a book on her life.
Angola activists on trial
In the Angolan capital of Luanda, 17 young activists including a famous rapper are on trial for an alleged coup attempt.
Pippi Longstocking
The world's best-known cheeky redhead is turning 70.
Iraqi author Najem Wali on the role of Arabic intellectuals
The Iraqi writer and journalist discusses with DW about the Arab Spring, his books and the controversial poet Adonis.
Salman Rushdie: 'Continue to be Parisians'
Is the victory of evil inevitable? Novelist Salman Rushdie explains how his new novel became contemporary by accident.
Helmut Kohl files lawsuit over new book
The former chancellor has sued the authors and publishers of a new book for printing unflattering remarks.
Angolan activists on trial
The activists are accused of planning to overthrow the government, using a book as guidance
Refugee kids learn German via online coloring book
Illustrator Constanze on Kitzing co-founded an online coloring book that helps refugee kids - and you - learn German.
A publisher in exile: PEN Center honors Madjid Mohit
Thanks to his work, authors in exile can be read: Iranian-German publisher Madjid Mohit receives a PEN Center award.
21 at 21: "Born frees" in South Africa
Writer Sonwabiso Ngcowa collected the life stories of the first "born free" in South Africa.
Eon logs hefty loss
German power supplier Eon has reported a hefty loss for the first nine months.
German award goes to the master of the literary selfie
Karl Ove Knausgaard's books are just about his own life - and that's what fascinates the world.
Astrid Lindgren's apartment opens as museum
Pippi Longstocking was invented in Astrid Lindgren's Stockholm apartment, which is now opening to visitors.
Cecelia Ahern and her fellow bestselling romance novelists
As Cecelia Ahern releases her 12th novel, "The Marble Collector," here are a few more successful romance writers.
Review websites: The power of the user
User-generated reviews are becoming more and more important both for tourists and travel companies.
What libraries should look like in the future
Inspired by Scandinavian models, libraries are turning into lively meeting points and cultural hot spots.
Airbus profits surge
Aviation industry giant Airbus has reported an increase in profits for the third quarter.
VW books loss over scandal
The emissions scandal has sent the German auto group skidding into the red.
Max and Moritz: How Germany's naughtiest boys rose to fame
They stole chicken and died a painful death in the mill. Germany's most famous pranksters, Max and Moritz, turn 150.
Max & Moritz: Germany's most famous children's book turns 150
Germany's most famous children's book, featuring Max and Moritz, turns 150. How did the boys become such a classic?
It's out: "Asterix and the Missing Scroll"
The new album of the cult comic book Asterix reawakens Roman times, and goes political.
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