Reading German Books in 2020 discussion

I'm starting on Level 1, although I've already come across multiple books originally written in German that have been added to my TBR.

The first book is already on hold at my library: Mijn geliefde boekhandel / Meine wundervolle Buchhandlung.

Usually I don't plan very far ahead what I will be reading, but I'm planning to read a book by Juli Zeh this year. A must read author for me, one to take the time for, not for binge reading.

I might even try to read a book in German this year. Normally I read Dutch translations, and occasionally a book in English.

Arenda wrote: "I'm starting on this level, although I've already come across multiple books originally written in German that have been added to my TBR.

The first book is already on hold at my library: [book:Mi..."

That sounds like a perfect plan, Arenda. Happy reading!

Book 1. Hier is alles nog mogelijk (= Hier ist noch alles möglich) by Gianna Molinari

There is also a French translation available.

Book 2. Mijn geliefde boekhandel (= Meine wundervolle Buchhandlung) by Petra Hartlieb

This book is translated in several languages, but not in English.

Book 3. Een winter in Wenen (= Ein Winter in Wien) by Petra Hartlieb

Translated in Dutch and Spanish.

Book 4. Dieren voor gevorderden (= Tiere für Fortgeschrittene) by Eva Menasse

Translated in Dutch and Italian.

Book 5. Er hangt een geheim in de lucht (= Die Duftapotheke) by Anna Ruhe

It's a children's book, translated in several languages, not in English.

Book 6. Mahlers Zeit by Daniel Kehlmann

That's a book I've read in German.

Book 7. Een vrouw in de poolnacht (= Eine Frau erlebt die Polarnacht) by Christiane Ritter.

Also translated in English, and several other languages.

Book 8. Quasikristallen (Quasikristalle) by Eva Menasse.

Did you already read 'Quasikristalle'? If so, how did you like it?
Every time I see it mentioned somewhere I get interested again because of the title.

Glendalough wrote: "Did you already read 'Quasikristalle'? If so, how did you like it?
Every time I see it mentioned somewhere I get interested again because of the title."

I had read "Tiere für Fortgeschrittene" by Eva Menasse earlier, and even though I'm usually not really attracted to short stories, there was enough in that book to like them, so I wanted to read more by this author.
Like you, the title of "Quasikristalle", combined with the experience of the other book, made me interested in it. I've read it, and I didn't really like it. The description of the book says it's a biography of a woman, but you don't really get to know her, which was a major point for me.
I can relate to the 1 and 2 star reviews on the book page. However, there are much more 4 and 5 star reviews, so apparently a lot of people did like the book.

Book 9. De wand (=Die Wand) by Marlen Haushofer.

Also available in English translation and multiple other languages.

Book 10. De dinsdagvrouwen (=Die Dienstagsfrauen) by Monika Peetz, listened to the audiobook.

Also translated in several other languages, not in English.

Book 11. Vanuit hier zie je alles (= Was man von hier aus sehen kann) by Mariana Leky

Also translated in several other languages, but not in English.

Book 12 Emma's geluk (= Emmas Glück) by Claudia Schreiber.

Also translated in several other languages, but not in English.

Book 13 Op een heldere, ijskoude ochtend in januari (= An einem klaren, eiskalten Januarmorgen zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts) by Roland Schimmelpfennig

Also translated in English and a couple other languages.

Book 14 De wandeling (= Der Spaziergang) by Robert Walser.

Also translated in English and multiple other languages.

Book 15 Troostboek voor lichaam en ziel (= Lob der sieben Tröstungen) by Anselm Grün, a non fiction book.

Book 16 Dichterbij dan je denkt ( = Die Herrenausstatterin) by Mariana Leky

There is also an English translation.

Book 17 Moederdag (= Muttertag) by Nele Neuhaus.

Translated in several languages, not in English.