The Blind Side of the Heart - Julia Franck

Julia Franck's The Blind Side of the Heart (Die Mittagsfrau) tells the story of a young woman growing up during the turbulent times of the first half of the 20th century. The novel was first published in German in 2007 and won the prestigious German Book Prize. The book narrates a story of growing up without a loving and caring mother, of unfulfilled dreams and of a tragic love against the background of two world wars.

It's that time of a year again...

When the whole (European) book market is looking on Frankfurt, it most certainly is time for the Frankfurt Book Fair. All important people in the business are invited to contribute to exciting discussions and to share their views on recent developments and phenomenons. Important new publications are displayed and significant contracts are made.