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Bavarian Book Prize Winners Announced
Clemens Meyer wins the Bavarian Book Prize, while Donna Leon receives an honorary award and delivers a humorous acceptance speech.
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Clemens MeyerMonika HefterAlexandra StahlSteffen MauHarald MellerKai MichelCarel Von SchaikOliver SchlaudtDonna LeonLeonie Schöler
- Who won the audience award?
- Leonie Schöler received the audience award for her book "Beklaute Frauen".
- Who won the Bavarian Book Prize and for what work?
- Clemens Meyer won the Bavarian Book Prize for his novel "Die Projektoren", beating out Monika Hefter, who had recently won the German Book Prize.
- How did Donna Leon describe herself in her acceptance speech?
- Donna Leon, recipient of the honorary award, jokingly referred to herself as a "liar and a thief" for creating fictional worlds that consume readers' time.
- What were the key points of Clemens Meyer's acceptance speech?
- Meyer's acceptance speech emphasized the importance of literature delving deep into complex issues rather than remaining superficial. He also spoke about the financial struggles he faces.
- What was significant about the winner of the Sachbuch category?
- The Bavarian Book Prize's Sachbuch category was awarded to Steffen Mau for "Ungleich vereint", a book about East Germany, which Mau saw as a sign of German unity.