Thomas Mann grappled with it his entire life – this inner tension between bourgeois existence and his calling as an artist. We explore a conflict that shaped his literary work more than anything else.

Thomas Mann’s novel “The Magic Mountain” has the reputation of being a book for “true intellectuals”. It need not be quite so daunting, however: we have some tips for the less scholarly inclined and for Thomas Mann novices determined to give this literary classic a chance.

Kristine Bilkau receives the Leipzig Book Fair Prize for Halbinsel, the non-fiction prize goes to Irina Rastorgueva and Thomas Weiler wins the translation prize.

Young adult literature has seen a remarkable surge in popularity in Germany, a trend that began during the pandemic. Young readers are sharing their reading experiences on social media, which is driving growth further. We take a look at the most popular genres in young adult fiction today.