In this video, we’re diving into the latest updates from the literary world! We’ll discuss Amazon’s controversial new e-book policy and what it means for readers and authors, take a look at the longlists of the International Booker Prize and the Women's Prize for Nonfiction and the standout titles making waves, and explore the story behind the recent purchase of a special Kafka manuscript.
Stay tuned for all the bookish news you need to know for the next month!

Important Links

International Booker Prize Longlist: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booke...

Womens Prize for Fiction: https://womensprize.com/announcing-th...

A List of Literary Events: https://ulkse.com/the-full-list-of-in...

Check out my videos throught the following playlists:

Fantasy & Science Fiction:    • Fantasy & Science Fiction Literature  

Gothic & Romantic Literature:    • Gothic & Romantic Literature  

Literary Theory:    • Literary Theory  

Japanese Literature:    • Japanese Literature  

About this channel
I am Laura, a PhD student of Comparative Literature in Germany. I make videos on classic literature such as the origins of modern fantasy and sci-fi stories in ancient and medieval times and videos on literary theory, especially on hermeneutics and aesthetics.

Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:57 Amazon's New Download Policy for E-Books
4:25 The Purchase of Kafka's Letter to His Father
7:38 Longlists
7:54 Longlist of the International Booker Prize
12:20 Longlist of the Women's Prize for Nonfiction
16:16 Literary Events in March 2025

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