Munich in literature fever: Meyer vs. Hefter for the Bavarian Book Prize!

Munich in literature fever: Meyer vs. Hefter for the Bavarian Book Prize!

A dramatic duel of writers is imminent! Almost a month after Clemens Meyer's heated exit from the German Book Prize ceremony, where he left the stage angrily because Monika Hefter's book won, the two authors are facing each other again. The Bavarian Book Prize is being awarded in Munich today, and the excitement is palpable!

Meyer, whose novel “The Projectors” is in the running, meets Hefter’s work “Hey, good morning, how are you?” and “Women who die laughing” by Alexandra Stahl. The decision as to who will receive the coveted prize will be made in a public jury meeting - an exciting spectacle that will test the nerves of the nominees!

Meyer expresses his displeasure

After his disappointing experience at the German Book Prize, Meyer gave vent to his anger in “Spiegel”. “It's a shame for literature that my book didn't win!” he shouted. The author has won the German Book Prize and swears: "Never again! This nervous tension is too much for me." Behind his frustration are also financial worries: “If I were number one on the bestseller list now, I would have 100,000 new readers and could pay off my debts.” He is currently struggling with 35,000 euros in tax debts and the costs of a divorce.

The Bavarian Book Prize: A prize with weight

The Bavarian Book Prize, which is endowed with 10,000 euros, has established itself as one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world. While the German Book Prize has been awarded for the 20th time, the Bavarian Book Prize remains a highlight in the literary calendar. Eyes are on Munich, where the literary fate of Meyer and Hefter is once again at stake!