The Diplomatic SOCIETY editorial team has once again compiled a diverse selection of books for you, allowing you to immerse yourself in the lives and stories of fearless yet inspiring women, learn more about skin health and how to support it, and gain honest insights into rising India.
Here, you can find books available in English translation.
Lonely Planet Travel Guide: India
Sarina Singh — Lonely Planet
An ideal travel companion for those who want not only to discover India beyond the usual tourist paths but also to understand it. Lonely Planet’s local travel experts help plan an unforgettable journey through this fascinating country, while personal reports offer deep insights into the soul and everyday life of India. For even more detailed information on North and South India, the DUMONT travel guides “India – The South” and “India – The North” are recommended.
In the margins
Elena Ferrante —Europa edition
The outstanding Italian author, who writes under a pseudonym, has created four essays this time. In them, she reflects on how she first became a reader and later a writer, the struggles she had to face, and the instincts that guide her writing. In the margins is a feminist battle cry and a deeply personal exploration of her own writing process.
Oroppa
Safae el Khannoussi — Penguin (released 04/03/2027)
At the height of her fame, the Jewish-Moroccan artist and former dissident Salomé Abergel disappears. She leaves behind a mysterious trail that leads searchers with very different migration backgrounds from her abandoned house in Amsterdam to Paris, Tunis, and Casablanca – and deep into the heart of their own longings. An original novel, rightly shortlisted for the International Literary Prize 2026.
How to Look Better
Volker Steinkraus — Murmann
A guide that goes far beyond conventional beauty tips. The renowned dermatologist and founder of Dermatologikum Hamburg, Dr. Volker Steinkraus, has, over four decades of clinical experience, seen and analysed countless skin conditions. He distils his insights and experience in this book into ten clear principles and building blocks that naturally enhance the skin’s beauty. A book about skin, science, and life itself, and a new, honest philosophy of well-ageing.