The top titles on the Spiegel bestseller list in March. There was a rapid rise in the first five titles and there was a lot of other things going on too.

A novel rises from position to number 1. Haruki Murakami's latest novel is in the top 5 for the sixth week. Elizabeth Strout continues the story of Lucy Barton, a sensitive woman hit hard by life's hard times. It is an unforgettable story that explores themes and friendship, illuminating the fragility of our lives.