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Curious Fox: A new den in Kreuzberg

Our books editor Alexander Wells visits a much-loved bookshop in its new Kiez.

From the Dussman bookshelf

What to read this month: March 2022

What are the best new English-language books coming to Berlin this month?

Interview

Durs Grünbein on Porcelain, his poetry cycle on the fragmented history of Dresden

Büchner Prize-winning poet and essayist Durs Grünbein spoke with us about Dresden and the nature of violence.

Editor's note

Happy Stories, Mostly: A beguiling new collection from Norman Erikson Pasaribu

Alexander Wells on breakthrough gay Indonesian author Norman Erikson Pasaribu and his new short story collection.

Books

James J. Conway on Rixdorf Editions and Wilhelmine Berlin

James J. Conway on his love for bohemian Berlin and his five-year old indie press, Rixdorf Editions.

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Jenny Erpenbeck on Kairos, Marx, shattered hopes and growing up in the DDR

The prize-winning German author Jenny Erpenbeck talks about Marx, growing up in the DDR, and shattered hopes.

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