The German Book Prize (German: Deutscher Buchpreis) is given every year in October by the German Publishers and Booksellers Association (Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels) to the best new German-language novel of the year. Books published in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are nominated by their publishers, who may suggest up to two books from their current or future publication lists. These books must be available in stores before the shortlist is announced in September of the award year. The winner receives €25,000, and each of the five shortlisted authors is given €2,500. The prize is presented annually during the Frankfurt Book Fair.

The award was established in 2005 as a replacement for the Deutscher Bücherpreis to increase recognition for authors who write in German. It follows the same idea as other literary prizes, such as the Booker Prize and the Prix Goncourt.