German Book Prize

The German Book Prize is a prestigious literary award given annually to the best German-language novel of the year. Established in 2005, it recognizes outstanding works of fiction from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The prize aims to highlight and promote contemporary German literature, and the winning book often receives increased media attention and sales. A jury of literary experts selects the winner from a shortlist of notable novels, celebrating quality writing, originality, and cultural significance within the German-speaking literary scene.