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The book explores contemporary trends in literary criticism through various perspectives. It begins with an examination of literature criticism and book recommendations from the standpoint of literary and communication studies. The discussion includes the relationship between autonomy and commercialization in the literary field, particularly through the lens of prominent critic Marcel Reich-Ranicki's work on "Literarisches Quartett." The text also delves into the role of amateur reviews on platforms like Amazon, highlighting the tension between everyday communication and professional criticism. It considers reader reviews as valuable reception documents for literary studies and proposes a hierarchical model for feuilleton research. The book showcases current trends in literary criticism using Jan Wagner's "Regentonnenvariationen" as a case study and addresses literature mediation in physical bookstores. It investigates the cultural practice of video reviews by Booktubers and the impact of new media on literary communication among emerging bloggers. Additionally, it discusses the dynamics of social reading communities and literature blogs, and reflects on controversies surrounding literary criticism, exemplified by the reception of Christian Krachts "Imperium." Finally, it features statements from various professionals in the field, offering insights into the practice of literary criticism and book recommendations.