- “Berlin Alexanderplatz” by Alfred Döblin – Originally published in 1929, this modernist novel follows the life of a former convict and his experiences in the gritty underworld of 1920s Berlin.
- “The Spy Who Came In from the Cold” by John le Carré – Set against the backdrop of Cold War espionage, this gripping thriller tells the story of an English intelligence officer involved in a complex mission in Berlin.
- “Goodbye to Berlin” by Christopher Isherwood – Published in 1939, this semi-autobiographical novel offers a glimpse into the decadence and cultural turmoil of 1930s Berlin, featuring memorable characters like Sally Bowles.
- “Berlin Noir” trilogy by Philip Kerr – This crime fiction series follows the adventures of detective Bernie Gunther in Berlin during the 1930s, World War II, and the post-war era.
- “The Reader” by Bernhard Schlink – Set in post-war Germany, including Berlin, this novel explores the complex relationship between a young German man and an older woman accused of war crimes.
- “Babylon Berlin” by Volker Kutscher – The first in a series of detective novels, this book follows Inspector Gereon Rath as he navigates the turbulent political landscape and criminal underworld of 1920s Berlin.
- “The Wall Jumper” by Peter Schneider – Published in 1982, this novel delves into the experiences of those living in a divided Berlin and the struggles they face in a city divided by the Wall.
- “The Innocent” by Ian McEwan – Set in 1950s Berlin during the construction of the Berlin Wall, this espionage thriller follows a young English post office worker embroiled in a dangerous affair.
- “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak – Although not primarily set in Berlin, parts of this acclaimed novel take place in the German capital during World War II, capturing the devastating impact of the war on ordinary people.
- “Berlin Blues” by Sven Regener – The first in a series of novels, this humorous work chronicles the life of protagonist Herr Lehmann, a barkeeper in Berlin, in the late 1980s, just before the fall of the Wall.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Berlin
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