Insider Tips
“A plea for radicalism”: The work of Thomas Brasch
This year's ILB culminates in a multifaceted tribute to the German poet, playwright and film director Thomas Brasch, organised by his friend and artist Alexander Polzin. Read more
Sep 17, 2021
Last-chance lit: What to catch at ILB this weekend
Bookworms, it's not too late to hit this year’s International Literature Festival. The final three days of the ILB are jam-packed with great events. Here's our guide. Read more
Sep 16, 2021
Autumn escapes: Cosy camping in Saxon Switzerland
This lush landscape of sandstone peaks and gentle green hills, running east of Dresden along the Elbe river valley, is the perfect place for cosy fall camping. Read more
Sep 16, 2021
ILB 2021: A bumper day of cultural interchange
The ILB’s bumper program for Sunday, September 12 was marked by a rich cultural interchange between the United States and Europe. Read more
Sep 13, 2021
ILB 2021: Meet the young writers
We speak to two of the authors selected for Nahaufnahme, a reading event for some of Germany’s most exciting upcoming writers. Read more
Sep 9, 2021
International Literature Festival 2021: Berlin’s big book bash
The city’s one and only international literature festival is back, and as global and ambitious as ever. We pull apart its vast programme to bring you the events, authors and books you shouldn’t miss. Read more
Sep 2, 2021
