Germany · Europe
Deutscher Buchpreis (German Book Prize)
Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels
The flagship award for the German-language novel of the year, the German answer to the Booker or Goncourt.
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- Prize
- €25,000 winner; €2,500 each shortlisted author
- Entry fee
- Free (publisher nomination)
- Deadline
- Shortlist Sept; awarded Oct (Frankfurt Book Fair)
- Who can enter
- German-language novels (DE/AT/CH); nominated by publishers
- Status
- Published
- Genre
- Literary / Any
⚠️ Deadlines, fees and prizes change each year — and many prestige prizes are by nomination or publisher submission, not open entry. Always confirm the current details on the official site before you enter. Last checked 2026-06.
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