After World War II, Germany had to rebuilt itself literally, politically and—as we learn in […]
The Last Million, by David Nasaw
World War II did not end on V-E and V-J Days. Hostilities ceased on those […]
The Standardization of Demoralization Procedures, by Jennifer Hofmann
On the surface, the absurd and the surreal seem self-indulgent. Works in this group are […]
The Eighth Life, by Nino Haratischwili
Trigger warning for rape. It feels like a century since I started reading The Eighth […]
Marrow and Bone, by Walter Kempowski
Every now and then, I see pictures that blend old and new images of a […]
Tyll, by Daniel Kehlmann
There is no such thing as verifiable truth in Daniel Kehlmann’s Tyll. There are only […]
A Ladder to the Sky, by John Boyne
It’s not enough for a writer to have a way with words, dedication, and “a […]
The German House, by Annette Hess
Annette Hess’ The German House (expertly translated by Elisabeth Lauffer) is a deeply uncomfortable read. […]
The Accomplice, by Joseph Kanon
Joseph Kanon’s The Accomplice stirs up a hell of a historical hornet’s nest. It begins […]
Reinhardt’s Garden, by Mark Haber
Beware of false prophets. Especially ones who are obsessed with melancholy. And are kind of […]