Rostock, Germany
Annemarie Stoltenberg and Rainer Moritz share their picks from the season's new releases - sharp, witty, and well off the bestseller lists.
Author Silvi Carlsson reads from her debut book "Good Girl Exit" - a personal and political essay on female socialisation, people-pleasing and emotional availability.
Emily Bähr reads from the second volume of her dark fantasy saga "Tainted Vows - Gods of New Olympia" at Hugendubel in Rostock - a story of gods, betrayal, and a love that may be a lie.
Sabine Welk reads from her family novel "Die Akte Alma", about a GDR doctor who defied the Stasi and the granddaughter who uncovers her secret decades later.
Literary critic Denis Scheck offers witty, opinionated book recommendations - perfect for last-minute gift hunters who need a trusted guide through the season's releases.