Temperatures are rising. Now swim a lap in the swimming pool and let the light breeze cool you down. We present five novels that promise to cool you down.
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With the current rising temperatures, we are looking for all kinds of ways to cool down. We look for shade, leave the blinds down or, if possible, ventilate the apartment crosswise. But how about swimming? It is not only easy on the joints and trains the entire body muscles, but also provides the appropriate cooling at high temperatures. These five novels are set in a swimming pool and provide a pleasant coolness.
When temperatures rise, it is a good idea to cool off in the swimming pool. We introduce you to five novels set in the swimming pool. © Patrick Scheiber/Imago/Steidl Verlag (Montage)
Annika Büsing "Nordstadt"
In the north of the city, hopes hang as low as the November sky. Those who love here do not expect a happy ending. Especially not Nene, in her early twenties and lifeguard, who has her own unit of measurement for the accident. Their survival strategy: make paths, try to forget, be pragmatic.
Blurb / Steidl
It is a powerful debut novel presented by Annika Büsing. Her love of language is evident from the first sentence, which does not let go of the reader. Even when it comes to the problem district, the swimming pool there is a retreat for those who want to escape the city. Just dive in and cool down when the temperature rises. The detailed review of "Nordstadt" can be found here.
Annika Büsing "Nordstadt"
2022 Steidl, ISBN-13 978-3-96999-064-3
Price: hardcover 20 €, 128 pages
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Cooling debut: Caroline Wahl "22 lanes"
Tilda's days are strictly scheduled: studying, sitting at the supermarket checkout, taking care of her little sister Ida – and on bad days also of her mother. The three of them live in the saddest house on Fröhlichstraße in a small town that Tilda hates. Her friends are long gone, living in Amsterdam or Berlin, only Tilda remains. Because someone has to be there for Ida, earn money, bear the responsibility.
Klapptet / Dumont
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Another debut that takes place in the swimming pool. Tilda doesn't have it easy. At home, the situation is getting more and more out of control. It is a beautiful and gripping story at the same time. Heartwarming, with depth that puts the reader in a summer mood. Maybe even one of the best summer books of this year.
Caroline Wahl "22 lanes"
2023 Dumont, ISBN-13 978-3-8321-6803-2
Price: hardcover 22 €, e-book 17.99 €
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Gina Mayer "The Swimmer"
(...) Since that time, swimming has been Betty's support and comfort. A survival strategy of always keeping your head above water comes what may. While swimming, of all things, she meets a young girl who seems strangely familiar to her. And this girl decided to grab a piece of Betty's happiness.
Blurb / Harper Collins
A historical novel, but far from all the romanticism that often clings to this genre. Therefore, an absolute reading recommendation for all those who are interested in the life of a young woman in post-war Germany up to the 1960s.
Gina Mayer "The Swimmer"
2020 Harper Collins, ISBN-13 978-3-959-67557-4
Price: hardcover 22 €, paperback 14 €, 352 pages
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Libby Page "Im Freibad"
Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life. Now everything that is familiar to her is changing. The library where she worked is closing. The greengrocer has become a hip bar. Her beloved husband George has died. And the outdoor swimming pool, where she has been swimming every morning for over 60 years, is to make way for condominiums
Blurb / Ullstein
How women find, recognize and ally each other. In "Im Freibad" Libby Page creates a wonderful and touching story with a lot of warmth and humanity. A book that fits perfectly into the summer. Whether for big city readers or for people from the small town. Easy for those who love swimming.
Libby Page "Im Freibad"
2019 Ullstein, ISBN-13 978-3-548-29041-6
Price: paperback €14.99, e-book €9.99, 384 pages (different from format)
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For children: "The gang of bucks in the swimming pool" by Björn F. Rörvik
The three brothers from the Böckchen gang are in the swimming pool for the first time. There is a superduper giant slide. It's going to be fun! But suddenly, the evil, stupid troll appears...
Blurb / Velcro children's book
Bjørn F. Rørvik is one of Norway's most popular children's book authors. Even the youngest readers will experience a great reading adventure with "The Buck Gang in the Swimming Pool". It's a colorful picture book with extraordinary illustrations and funny texts in which three goats don't let a nasty troll get them down. In 2009, the book won the Picture Book Prize of the Norwegian Ministry of Culture. In Sweden, it was named the best picture book of the year.
Bjørn F. Rørvik / Gry Moursund "The Buck Gang in the Swimming Pool"
Translated from the Norwegian by Monika Osberghaus
2017 Klett Children's Book, ISBN-13 978-3-95470-175-9
Price: hardcover 14,95 €, 48 pages
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