Nominated books reveal a "tentative truth"
The literary world is abuzz with excitement as the shortlist for the prestigious German Book Prize 2025, one of the most esteemed literary awards, has been unveiled. The shortlist, which will be officially announced on September 16, features a diverse range of authors and their thought-provoking works.
Among the notable names on the list is Dmitrij Kapitelman, whose novel, "Russian Specialties", promises to offer an intriguing perspective. Jehona Kicaj, a rising star in the literary scene, has already made waves with his debut novel, "e", which recently won the literature prize of the city of Hannover (HANNA).
Fiona Sironic's "On Saturday, the Girls Go into the Woods and Hunt Things in the Air" is another compelling addition to the list. Well-known authors such as Feridun Zaimoglu, Nava Ebrahimi, and Peter Wawerzinek are also part of the competition.
The shortlist is a testament to the richness and diversity of contemporary German literature. It includes works that tackle a variety of themes, from personal narratives to societal issues, and from humor to dark and heavy topics. For instance, Jacinta Nandi's "Single Mom Supper Club" uses black, radical humor to address societal issues faced by single mothers, while Peter Wawerzinek's "See Rome and Not Die" delves into human transience after a cancer diagnosis.
The competition, known as Suspicious Literature, also features stories about identity, origin, and belonging, as well as family-themed stories. It's interesting to note that six women writers on the list have made it with their debut works, including Lena Schätte with "The Black on the Hands of My Father" and Lina Schwenk with "Blind Ghosts".
The longlist for the German Book Prize features both established authors and newcomers. Kathrin Bach, for example, makes her debut with "Life Insurance", a story set in the West German provinces of the 1990s. Marko Dinić's "Book of Faces" uses humor to ridicule Putin's propaganda about the Ukraine war, while Jina Khayyer's "In the Heart of the Cat" tells the story of a child of refugees from Kosovo.
The winner of the German Book Prize receives a significant prize money of 25,000 Euros, and the other shortlisted authors each receive 2,500 Euros. The winner will be announced on October 13, the day before the Frankfurt Book Fair opens, making it a highly anticipated event in the literary calendar.
The jury shortlist for the German Book Prize 2025 has yet to be publicly disclosed. The shortlist of six titles will be selected from the current longlist of 20 nominated novels announced in August and September 2025. The competition, based in Frankfurt/Main, is known for featuring various writing styles and unique voices, promising another year of compelling and thought-provoking literature.
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