Belletristik

Marc Elsberg on AI, Mass Extinction, and Writing Modern Thrillers

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German-Austrian author Marc Elsberg, internationally recognized for his techno-thrillers exploring systemic vulnerabilities, has increasingly turned his literary focus toward ecological crises and the limits of modern technology, including artificial intelligence. In recent discussions regarding his creative process and worldview, Elsberg has emphasized that environmental destruction remains one of the defining threats of the contemporary era, … Read more

Tamara Štajner’s “Luft nach unten”: A Powerful Novel on Mother-Daughter Trauma and Balkan Roots

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Tamara Štajner Explores Motherhood and Balkan Trauma in ‘Luft nach unten’ In her critically acclaimed second novel, «Luft nach unten» (published by Zsolnay in 2026), author, musician, and performer Tamara Štajner delivers a multi-layered exploration of a destructive mother-daughter relationship, transgenerational trauma, and the long shadows of the former Yugoslavia, according to reviews from major … Read more

Daniel Glattauer on Love, Bestseller Success, and His Brother’s Suicide

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Daniel Glattauer’s bestselling epistolary novel Gut gegen Nordwind (Love Virtually) achieved international literary success through email exchanges, yet the Austrian author remains notoriously reticent about standard media interviews, frequently preferring written correspondence over face-to-face scrutiny. Released in 2006, the novel about the accidental digital romance between Leo Leike and Emmi Rothner captivated readers across Europe … Read more