Shortlist for the German Book Prize announced
The jury of the German Book Prize has nominated six novels for this year's award
The winner will be announced on October 17th
The jury of the German Book Prize has nominated six novels for this year's award. The shortlisted titles are:
- "Blutbuch" by Kim de l'Horizon
- "Das flüssige Land" by Jenny Erpenbeck
- "Der Gesang der Flusskrebse" by Delia Owens
- "Kintsugi" by Emiko Jean
- "Nebenan" by Joachim Meyerhoff
- "Tausend Zeilen Lüge" by Juan Gabriel Vásquez
The winner of the German Book Prize will be announced on October 17th. The prize is awarded annually to the best German-language novel published in the past year. The jury is composed of literary critics, booksellers, and librarians.
The German Book Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the German-speaking world. The winner receives a cash prize of €25,000 and a trophy.
The shortlisted novels
The six shortlisted novels for the German Book Prize 2022 are all highly acclaimed works of literature. They cover a wide range of genres and themes, from historical fiction to contemporary social commentary.
"Blutbuch" by Kim de l'Horizon is a groundbreaking novel that explores the experiences of a non-binary person. The novel has been praised for its lyrical prose and its unflinching honesty.
"Das flüssige Land" by Jenny Erpenbeck is a historical novel that tells the story of a family in post-war Germany. The novel has been praised for its evocative atmosphere and its insightful exploration of the human condition.
"Der Gesang der Flusskrebse" by Delia Owens is a coming-of-age story set in the American South. The novel has been praised for its beautiful prose and its heartwarming characters.
"Kintsugi" by Emiko Jean is a novel that explores the themes of loss, grief, and healing. The novel has been praised for its繊細な prose and its powerful emotional impact.
"Nebenan" by Joachim Meyerhoff is a comic novel that tells the story of a family living in a small town. The novel has been praised for its wit and its heartwarming characters.
"Tausend Zeilen Lüge" by Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a political thriller that explores the themes of corruption and power. The novel has been praised for its suspenseful plot and its insightful exploration of the human condition.
The jury's decision
The jury of the German Book Prize 2022 said that the six shortlisted novels are all "outstanding works of literature." The jury praised the novels for their originality, their literary quality, and their social relevance.
The jury said that the decision to shortlist these six novels was "difficult." The jury said that there were many other excellent novels published in the past year. However, the jury said that these six novels stood out for their "exceptional quality."
Comments