
"Himmelwärts" - Karen Köhler
A reading of excerpts from Karen Köhler's novel "Himmelwärts" - an award-winning work about grief, friendship, and connection with loved ones who have passed.
Göttingen, Germany

Kuku Schrapnell presents "Gender Punks" (Verbrecher Verlag 2026), a book of biographies of gender-defying historical figures, in conversation with literary mediator Tobi Schiller.

Nils Mohl's tale of a boy who discovers a magical island via drone, inhabited by peculiar creatures, and must save it from peril.

Meike Winnemuth recounts her summer adventure with reading and why books bring us happiness. An author talk in Göttingen.

The improvisational theatre group Improsant created a spontaneous show based on books from the Literaturherbst programme. The audience decides which authors and themes will inspire the performers.

Nicola Schroth and Andreas Zier present the latest "DINGS!" mystery, this time set in Göttingen. A book reading with illustrations for children aged 6 and up.

A premiere reading by Aline Schwarz about a sister grappling with grief and rage who meets a young man carrying his own burden of the past. A story of loss, defiance, and unexpected connection.

A hands-on book-decorating workshop at the Göttinger Romantasy Weekend, led by a creative expert. All materials supplied - just bring your favourite books along.

A hands-on creative workshop at the Göttinger Romantasy Weekend where you redesign your favourite books with guidance from an expert. All materials supplied.

A reading and presentation by Nina Blazon of her new novel "Ravenmaster" - a dark adventure about love, secrets and unbridgeable social divides.

Judith Hermann explores her family's Nazi past in this intimate account. A conversation with literary scholar Torsten Hoffmann at Literaturhaus Göttingen.

A literary evening around an illustrated anthology on extinct species - editor Matthias Jügler and nature conservation officer Britta Walbrun discuss biodiversity loss and why humans tend to document extinction rather than stop it.