Recs if you like Die Leiden des jungen Werther...

this is a list consisting of some German books that are considered classics by the internet (and also me) in their original language. some books may be by Austrian/Swiss authors but they had an impact on German literature. it's a work in progress, so let me know what books I’m missing 🫡

all the classics you might (have had to) read in school in Germany

Meet the literature read in German schools or considered to be part of basic literature education. Old and modern.

From classics to modern lit, a selection of great books written in German.

Discover German books worth reading. And discover the beauty of the language with every story.

wenn wir uns selbst fehlen, fehlt uns doch alles.