Novels, short stories, or do you prefer a thriller? Here you will find new releases worth reading for this summer weekend.
It’s summer, it’s hot! It’s time to get a book and relax. Here at kulturnews you can find the new books you’re guaranteed to devour on your summer weekend – in a zip summary and a link to shop directly.
From bestsellers to new releases to really good literature, this selection is sure to include writing advice for you. Here are the best books for a hot weekend in 2022 with Victor Justin, Helen Hegemann, and Paulo Riva.
5. “On the Grass” by Mary Whitig
The first novel, “An der Grassnarbe” by Mary Wittig, tells the story of a young woman who escapes from the big city into the countryside. In addition to the narrator’s self-discovery from a first-person perspective, the novel also addresses other major themes: In “An der Grassnarbe” the interior and exterior landscapes meet, which are not only shaken by the climate crisis. But none of this is compelling, Noah’s thoughts, her conversations with others seem real and authentic – perhaps because the writer herself spent time on a farm in the mountains. After reading it, you’ll want to do the same.
Suhrkamp, 2022, 189 pages, €23
There is a sample of “Scar on the Grass” by Mirjam Whitig. over here. You can read the full review of the book here.
4. “Heat” by Victor Justin
25-year-old Frenchman Victor Justin presents his first summer novel “Heat”. The book is about 17-year-old Leonard. While his peers party in record heat and drink and desperately want to bond with a girl, he swings alone and exhausted during the final hours of his summer vacation at a French camp. The first sentence of “Heat” goes straight to the top: “Oscar died because I watched him die without moving.”
No & Buts, 2020, 160 pages, €20
from dr. French Sina de Malavos
There is a sample from the movie “Heat” by Victor Justin. over here. kulturnews spoke to the author, you can find the interview here.
3. “Night Owl” Laila Motley
Laila Motley takes a harsh look at racism, sexism, and classism in the United States in “Night Owl.” The fact that “Nachtowmerin” is Lila Motley’s debut novel, which she wrote when she was seventeen, proves that it’s not a weakness, but perhaps the book’s greatest strength. A novel about a young hero, the worst side of society, and this young woman’s struggle for everyone she loves.
Ecco, 2022, 416 pages, €22
from dr. English v. Jasmine Dancer
You can read the full review of the book here.
2. “Battle Lake” by Helen Heigmann
I ran towards the Volga, took off my clothes as I walked. Helen Heijmann wrote in one of her 15 short stories in “Schlachtensee” I stayed under water until my body wanted to breathe again. With clear insight and great linguistic power, Helen Hegemann heightens the potency of the infamous traumatic effects in this volume. Gradually, a treacherous psychological scheme of our society is put together, which is very disturbing and exhilarating at the same time.
Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Cologne 2022. 272 pages, €23
There is a sample of “Schlachtensee” by Helen Hegmann. over here. You can read the full review of the book here.
1. “Liquid Gold” by Paolo Riva
Inspector Lucas in Bella Italia dedicates this to his first case. After leaving his job in Venice, he is now working in the greatest possible place. Does dolce vita call out? Better not. Because even in the beautiful city of Montegardino, which lies on the Arno in the gentle slopes of Tuscany, lies an abyss. “Liquid Gold” is the beginning of a new series that impresses somewhat sympathetic detectives. A satisfying thriller for anyone who just needs a short vacation to read.
Hoffmann & Camp, 2022, 304 pages, €16
You can read the full review of the book here.
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