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Maybe change your browser language-settings? I only get English recommendations, even when entering German titles.


Unfortunately, it seems that some modern websites, including Google, tend to prioritize IP address over user preferences when it comes to language selection. I've ensured that my browser language, preferred language, and Linux locale are all set to English, and I make a point to change any settings I find in German to English as well. Despite this, some websites still display content in German.

To further prove my my point, I've just connected to a Singapore VPN, refreshed the page, and all book titles switched to English. When I disconnected from the VPN and refreshed again, the titles reverted to German.


Probably also inattention from the webmaster (because we are the infrequent case).

No details in the page, but since this submission is a "Show HN", delta234 must be the bridge...




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