12 Titels in the Longlist of the German Bookprize 2025

The list of 20 nominees for the Deutscher Buchpreis 2025 has been made public.

For the first time in the agency’s history, 12 of the shortlisted authors are represented by us, and we couldn’t be more thrilled: the chances of one of them winning the award are higher than ever, so we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed.

Our 12 shortlisted authors are listed below, and by clicking on each cover, you can access more information:

Buch der Gesichter  Und Federn überall   Schwebende Lasten  Russische Spezialitäten  ë

Verzauberte Vorbestimmung  Die VerdorbenenDas Schwarz an den Händen meines Vaters  Blinde Geister  Am Samstag gehen die Mädchen in den Wald und jagen Sachen in die Luft   Rom sehen und nicht sterben