Der Freitag previews two new German titles by Marica Bodrović and Lutz Seiler

The Reader Times desk 15 October 2026 Based on BuchMarkt reporting

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The weekly newspaper Der Freitag previews two upcoming German-language books – Marica Bodrović’s “Sterben” and Lutz Seiler’s “Das tickende Herz” – with details on publisher, length and price.

Der Freitag’s latest print edition lists Marica Bodrović’s new work “Sterben” as one of its featured titles.

The book, presented by Katharina Walser, is published by Hanser in Berlin, runs 160 pages and is priced at €22.

Also highlighted is Lutz Seiler’s novel “Das tickende Herz,” introduced by Erika Thomalla.

Suhrkamp publishes Seiler’s volume, which totals 464 pages and carries a price tag of €28.