Deutschlandfunk Live: Highlights of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024

A literary spectacle in Frankfurt!

The Frankfurt Book Fair 2024 has started and the Deutschlandfunk programs are right in the middle of it! From October 16 to 20, Deutschlandfunk shines live from the Hessian metropolis and brings a unique experience directly to the radio and to the visitors on site!

Deutschlandfunk shows

with a variety of programs and formats that will inspire visitors, how exciting literature can be. At the exhibition stand in Hall 3.1 (H15), literature fans can experience the programs "Lesart", "Book Market", and "PastaT" live. But that's not all! Formats such as "key", "his and argument" and "Tacheles" are also on the program!

insights behind the scenes

The stage program offers exciting encounters with the creative minds behind the Deutschlandfunk programs. Here, journalists and editors tell of their experiences and passion for literature. How do you write a book? What happens when creating podcasts? Again and again exciting insights await the audience!

A special highlight is the live transmission of the award ceremonies around the book fair! The German Book Prize 2024 will be awarded on October 14th, and on October 20, the Polish-American historian and journalist Anne Applebaum will be honored with the Peace Prize of German Book Trade. An unforgettable start for this year's book fair!

Must-See programs!

• daughters write about their mothers
  In the program "Book Market", Deutschlandfunk
  On Friday, October 18, from 16.10 to 4.30pm
  With Marlen Hobrack ("What remains of my mother") and Caroline Peters ("Another life").
• Three hours of literature in the special show "Book autumn" (Deutschlandfunk Kultur)
  On Saturday, October 19, from 13.05 to 4:00 p.m.
  Moderation: Wiebke Porombka, Christian Rabhansl
  13:05 - 2:00 p.m.: children, queen, crime novels - the legacy of the colonial era.
  With Mithu Sanyal ("Antrichristie") and Ulrike Draesner ("to love").
  2:05 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: by fellow runners and profiteers - The legacy of National Socialism.
  With Nora Bossong ("Reich Chancellor Platz") and Jens Bisky ("The decision"). 15:05 - 4:00 p.m.: Mother frustration and mother luck - the legacy of the patriarchy.
  With Jackie Thomae ("luck") and Anna Clauss ("My husband is the better mother").

The Deutschlandfunk editorial team can also be seen on the ARD, ZDF and 3sat literature. If you don't want to miss the book fair, you can find the full program at: Deutschlandradio.de .