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Web special 100 German Must-Reads: David Levitz (left) and Sabine Kieselbach (Copyright: DW)

Reading Matter? 100 German Must-Reads!

DW's list of German-language novels published since 1900 that have been translated into English is the first of its kind.  

UK author John le Carré wins $100,000 human rights prize

John Le Carre (picture-alliance/AP Photo/S.Tan)

More than a bestselling spy novelist: John le Carré has been named the recipient of Sweden's annual Olof Palme Prize for his "extraordinary contribution to the necessary fight for freedom, democracy and social justice."  

A Cheer for Humboldt!

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German historian Andrea Wulf is THE expert on Alexander von Humboldt. Our conversation with her was like a homage to the great adventurer and polymath!  

Nobel Literature Prize winners since 2000

Schweden Stockholm Nobelpreis Literatur 2018 Autorin Olga Tokarczuk (Imago Images/BE&W/B. Donat)

The Nobel Prize in Literature remains one of the highest accolades for writers. From sarcastic Austrian author Elfriede Jelinek to Turkey's first winner Orhan Pamuk, here's a look back at the laureates since 2000.  

Nobel laureate Peter Handke's critics and supporters

Peter Handke (AFP/A. Jocard)

Genocide denier or poet of the Balkans? Ahead of the award ceremony for the Nobel Prize in Literature 2019, here's an overview of how the debate surrounding the controversial Austrian author unfolded.  

Novelist Milan Kundera in profile (Getty Images/AFP/M. Medina)

Prague gives novelist Milan Kundera his Czech citizenship back

The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic had withdrawn Kundera's citizenship after "The Book of Laughter and Forgetting" was published in 1979. The novelist has been living in exile in Paris.  

Ahmet Altan (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Woitas)

Jailed Turkish writer Ahmet Altan wins Scholl literary prize

Despite his imprisonment, Turkish author and journalist Ahmet Altan continues to speak his mind. His tireless critiques of Turkey's Kurdish policy and the Armenian Genocide have earned him the Geschwister-Scholl Prize.  

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Indien Weltrekord-Kuchen in Thrissur

Bakers in India make 'world's longest' cake

Bakers in Kerala have made a cake that stretches over 6 kilometers. The vanilla cake with chocolate frosting is an attempt to topple a world record held by bakers in China.
Vatikan Papst Franziskus und Benedikt XVI.

Ex-pope backtracks on book warning against relaxing priest celibacy rules

On Sunday, Benedict, who retired in 2013, published comments in which he reaffirmed the importance of priest celibacy rules, seen as critical of Pope Francis. Now, he has distanced himself somewhat from the comments.
Erfurt | Bundesministerin für Bildung und Forschung Anja Karliczek besucht Evangelische Grundschule

German minister pushes for kindergarten language testing

Calls for language tests starting in kindergarten have been backed by Germany's education minister. Last month's PISA study found that 21% of 15-year-olds in Germany struggle to read and comprehend texts.
John Le Carre

UK author John le Carré wins $100,000 human rights prize

More than a bestselling spy novelist: John le Carré has been named the recipient of Sweden's annual Olof Palme Prize for his "extraordinary contribution to the necessary fight for freedom, democracy and social justice."

Jeremy Rifkin on 'The Green New Deal'

Jeremy Rifkin is the author of "The Green New Deal," a book in which he outlines his view on the impending collapse of the planet's "fossil fuel civilisation." He spoke to DW Business about the urgent need for governments and societies around the world to take drastic action.
Der Grüffelo – Die Ausstellung

The Gruffalo: A monster turns 20

A German museum celebrates the 20th birthday of a book about a hungry monster and a clever mouse, a story beloved by children all over the world.
Rick O'Shea

Inside Europe: 5 big books for Christmas

The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's biggest book club and has members in over 100 countries. Rick talks to DW's Keith Walker about the books destined to be popular this Christmas.
Buckingham Palace als Glanzbild in einer Bearbeitung der Illustratorin Barbara Behr

German book publisher revives historic holiday scrap pictures

It is a niche market but an influential one; printed sheets of authentic 19th-century Christmas cutouts. A newcomer has arrived this season, but the images are not exactly what they seem.
Filmstill aus 'Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives'

13 cultural references that made Friday the 13th unlucky

Through myths, books and films, Friday the 13th has become an unusual day — even for those who aren't superstitious. The makers of the same-named movies might know a thing or two about this.
Rumänien Kämpfe auf den Straßen von Bukarest 1989

'The events of December 1989 did not lead to a fresh start'

What do young Romanians know about the events preceding the overthrow of Nicolae Ceausescu 30 years? How is the era seen — even romanticized — by older Romanians? Lavinia Braniste's second novel examines these questions.
Wissenschaftliche Bücher als Weihnachtsgeschenke

Save your Christmas — read books about science

Science books are smart Christmas gifts that keep giving all year round. From paradigm-shifting theories to a shocking future, it's all there. DW's Zulfikar Abbany takes us through the titillating pile on his desk.
Olga Tokarczuk und Peter Handke Nobel-Vorlesung

How the Nobel Prize affects book sales

Each year, publishers and authors eagerly await the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature. A win obviously boosts circulation — but the effect is not always as spectacular as one might expect.