Independent bookstores across Germany have addressed publishers in a public open letter, calling for greater support and collaboration.
At the same time, the Leipzig Book Fair presented a programme that emphasises educational content, signalling a strategic shift toward learning‑related events.
In publishing news, Bastei Lübbe introduced a new imprint aimed at the New‑Adult market, named LIV, expanding its portfolio for readers aged roughly 18‑30.
The concurrent developments highlight a period of active dialogue and diversification within the German book sector.