Ullstein and Bonnier UK are launching a new digital imprint called Manilla that will publish English ebook editions of bestselling German fiction.
Germany’s Best Crime Novels for 2016
Looking for the next big thing in crime novels? Look no further – here are the top three German crime novels for 2016, as selected by the German Prize for Crime Fiction.
German Fantasy Authors Empowered by New Network
PAN is a newly founded network for German fantasy authors, aiming to unite its members and to give them a voice within the German literary community.
Germany: Strong Finish for Holiday Book Sales
After a slow start to Germany’s holiday book sales in 2015, shopping picked up during December and bookstores managed to finish slightly ahead.
Bild and Amazon Cooperate on New German Bestseller List
For a long time, Der Spiegel published the only German bestseller list. Now, Bild and Amazon are cooperating to bring a new player to the game.
Germany: Slow Start to Holiday Book Sales
Crucial holiday book sales in Germany have been low so far. We’re taking a closer look at Germany’s holiday spending behavior this year.
Ebook Market Share in Germany Shows Slow Growth
The ebook market share in Germany shows slow growth in 2015, according to the German Publishers Association and research company GfK.
Monique Schwitter Wins Swiss Book Prize
Monique Schwitter has won the 2015 Swiss Book Prize for her book, One in the Other. She will receive 30,000 Swiss francs in prize winnings.
Storydocks: New Storytelling Start-Up from Oetinger
Oetinger, one of Germany’s largest children’s books publishers, has launched a new company, Storydocks, dedicated to interactive and digital storytelling.
German Tolino Alliance Welcomes New Booksellers
Tolino, an alliance of German booksellers and counterpart to Amazon, welcomes two new booksellers, Mayersche and Osiander, and strengthens its position.