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Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2016: Fiction and Nonfiction
From crime fiction to medical advice with a sense of humor, both well-known authors and new voices were among the bestselling books in Germany last year.
Iran’s Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Award Goes to Mohammadreza Bairami
A new novel is based on the author for which the Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards are named. Bairami’s ‘Barren’ is set in 1982.
PWC Sees Stable Future for German Book Market
In its annual review of Germany’s entertainment media sector, PriceWaterhouseCooper predicts stable revenue from the German book market through 2020.
Bodo Kirchhoff Wins the German Book Prize 2016
The jury has decided: Bodo Kirchhoff wins the 2016 German Book Prize for his novel ‘Encounter’ (‘Widerfahrnis’) about two travelers in Italy.
Canadian Publishers’ Offers: New Fiction and Nonfiction at Frankfurt
An impressive array of fiction and nonfiction is on offer this year at Frankfurt Book Fair, as Canadian publishers’ rights directors talk up their new books.
2016 German Book Prize Shortlist Highlights Six New Novels
Out of 156 original submissions, the seven-member jury led by Christoph Schröder chose six novels for the prestigious German Book Prize shortlist.
What’s Selling: Global Rights Update from Penguin Random House
It’s no surprise that book publishing giant Penguin Random House has plenty of success selling rights around the world. Here are their most recent highlights from the US and UK.
US French Embassy Releases Its 2016 Translation Report
The US French Embassy’s books division reports that 32 French titles for kids are among a strong showing of translations in the United States in 2016.
South Africa’s Sunday Times Literary Awards Go to Gqola, Sithole
The ‘overt threat of toxic masculinity’ and ‘the vapid promises of politicians and religion’ in the other: South Africa’s Sunday Times Literature Awards.