- “Goodbye to Berlin” by Christopher Isherwood: This semi-autobiographical novel chronicles Isherwood’s experiences in pre-World War II Berlin.
- “Berlin Alexanderplatz” by Alfred Döblin: Set in 1920s Berlin, this book follows Franz Biberkopf and portrays the social and political climate of the time.
- “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold” by John le Carré: Though not entirely set in Berlin, this spy novel features the tension and divisions during the Cold War, with Berlin as a major backdrop.
- “The Reader” by Bernhard Schlink: With post-World War II Berlin as its setting, this novel explores guilt, love, and the complexities of personal morality.
- “Berlin Noir” by Philip Kerr: This crime trilogy, including “March Violets,” “The Pale Criminal,” and “A German Requiem,” follows detective Bernie Gunther in Nazi and post-war Berlin.
- “Mr. Norris Changes Trains” by Christopher Isherwood: Similar to “Goodbye to Berlin,” this novel takes place in the bohemian underworld of Weimar Berlin.
- “After the Wall” by Jana Hensel: This book discusses the reunification of Germany through the eyes of a young woman who grew up in East Berlin.
- “In the Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson: While not entirely set in Berlin, this non-fiction work explores the experiences of the American ambassador to Germany and his family during Hitler’s rise to power.
- “The Berlin Stories” by Robert Walser: Composed of four short stories, this collection delves into life in Berlin during the early 20th century.
- “The Innocent” by Ian McEwan: Set in 1950s Berlin, this novel tells the story of an English spy who gets entangled in a web of personal and political intrigue.
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