For this year's edition of the Internationaler Literaturpreis, 61 publishers submitted a total of 118 books translated into German from 29 languages. On May 27, the six books shortlisted for the Internationaler Literaturpreis 2025 will be announced in the presence of the nominated translators and members of the jury. As part of a reading performance, actress Lara-Sophie Milagro will read excerpts from the titles in the German translations. In addition, excerpts will be read in the original languages. The evening will be hosted by Maria-Christina Piwowarski. The event will be accompanied by music from Turi Leng Seong Agostino.