Kiel, Germany
The Literaturhaus Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel is the central literary venue for the state of Schleswig-Holstein, hosting author readings, discussions and literary festivals throughout the year. It is housed in a historic villa and serves as a meeting point for writers, publishers and readers alike. The programme ranges from debut authors to established names in German and international literature.
in 6 days
Author and illustrator Outi Kaden reads from her picture book about a bear who must suddenly babysit eleven noisy troll children - a cosy afternoon for kids aged 3 and up.
Two prominent Czech writers - Alice Horáčková and Jaroslav Rudiš - meet in Kiel to discuss their novels about family bonds, history, and memory.
Franziska Biermann reads from her picture book about Mr. Fox, who falls in love and can only speak in verse - with a quick sketching workshop for the kids. Ages 6 and up.
Verena Lueken reads from "Alte Frauen", her book of eleven portraits of writers and artists who redefine freedom and visibility in old age. Hosted by Caren Gäbel.
Poet Arne Rautenberg presents his new collection "19 Türen" - verses created during late-night writing sessions in his nineteen-door apartment in Kiel.
An evening with author Shida Bazyar discussing her new novel "Die Lücken", a literary archaeology interweaving the fates of Jewish families, Nazi profiteers, and contemporary Iranian refugees.
Czech author Radka Denemarková reads from her novel "Schokoladenblut", which interweaves the lives of Božena Němcová, George Sand, and John D. Rockefeller into a portrait of the 19th century.
Sharon Dodua Otoo reads from her second novel - a taut, chamber-style story about a drive to the Baltic Sea that ends in murder. The Ingeborg Bachmann Prize winner comes to Kiel.
Jochen Missfeldt reads from his novel "Abschiedssommer", a story about adolescence, guilt, and the shadow of Auschwitz set in the summer of 1959. The evening is hosted by Tilman Spreckelsen.
Austrian author Eva Menasse reads from her novel "Alleinruhelage", a witty reflection on solitude, home, and new beginnings after the end of a marriage.
An adventure story about Jule, the bravest girl in the world, and Rock, who has fallen for her. Author Wiebke Strank weaves together love, neighbors, and imagination in a fifteen-story apartment building.
Cécile Wajsbrot reads from her new novel about a mysterious 1961 plane crash and the personal memories tied to this tragedy.