Berlin Review is an independent magazine for books and ideas, published in German and English. Founded in February 2024, we publish essays, criticism, and political interventions continuously online and three times a year in our printed Readers.
Our ESSAYS give writers the space to pursue an argument, explore a question, or tell a story without the constraints of the news cycle. Our REVIEWS engage with new fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other cultural works, taking criticism seriously as a form of intellectual inquiry in its own right. Our MEMOS are shorter, more immediate interventions in the political and social debates of the day.
Beyond the written word, we produce Airlift, our podcast of conversations and audio stories, as well as live events and audio versions of selected essays.
Berlin Review is made by a small editorial team and an international network of writers, translators, artists, and designers. Produced in Berlin, made for the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berlin Review?
Berlin Review is an independent magazine for books and ideas, published in German and English. Founded in February 2024, we publish essays, literary criticism, and political interventions continuously online and three times a year in our printed Readers. We also produce Airlift, our podcast of conversations and audio stories, host live events, and publish audio versions of selected essays. Produced in Berlin, made for the world.
What subscriptions are there?
You can choose between three subscription options: online-only, print + online, and supporter. An online subscription gives you access to all current and past issues, as well as our audio content. With print + online, you also receive three printed Readers a year, featuring a selection of our best writing and a carefully curated series of works by renowned artists. Our supporter subscription includes all these benefits, along with a few extras, and helps sustain Berlin Review as an independent magazine.
Where can I order individual issues?
Individual issues are available in our Shop. You can also find us in bookstores. If you already have an online subscription, you can also consider switching to a print subscription (see: “How do I change or cancel my subscription?”).
How do I change or cancel my subscription?
Please log in to your account by clicking on “Log in” or click on “Account” in the menu if you are already logged in. There you can cancel your subscription.
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How do I contact support?
You can reach support here.