Scribes' Soiree in Mönchengladbach: These Writers Grace the City This Summer
Refresh: The 26th Literary Summer in Mönchengladbach Revisited
Swapping SMS for Shakespeare, the 26th Literary Summer in Mönchengladbach is a shining beacon for lovers of the written word
Unravel the magic of the written word this summer in Mönchengladbach. You might hear this term repeated frequently: "not related and not related by marriage." Why? Because the longstanding project leader, Arno van Rijn, will encounter Dutch author Elle van Rijn on August 12 at the Rheydt City Library. They both share a last name, but that's about it. Elle van Rijn will captivate audiences with her novel "No Time for Fear."
Kick off the series with bestselling author Ewald Arenz on July 12 at the Central Library. Hailing from Nuremberg, Arenz will finally connect with fans in the Lower Rhine region. He'll intrigue you with the life stories of two women in a village in the 70s, as portrayed in his novel "Two Lives."
Moving forward, Dutch author Jente Posthuma takes center stage on July 29 at the Central Library. Her novel "What I'd Rather Not Think About" is a heartfelt blend of tragedy and humor, exploring grief and identity in an intimate manner.
Expect laughs and a deeper understanding of history with Jewish author Esther Dischereit on August 6 at the Central Library. Her work, "A Pile of Dollar Bills," is a humorous, critical examination of the descendants of Holocaust survivors.
The festivities conclude on August 29 with journalist and author Kristina Bilkau at the Rheydt District Library. Bilkau recently bagged the Leipzig Book Fair Prize and will share her novel "Peninsula," which delves into the complex bond between a mother and daughter on an island in the Wadden Sea.
With language deteriorating in today's vernacular, literature acts as a fortress for memory, says Yilmaz Holtz-Ersahin, head of the library department, regarding the Literary Summer. For the complete schedule and ticket sales, check out literarischer-sommer.eu, or grab tickets at Mönchengladbach libraries. Programs are also available at libraries and cultural venues.
Prices for readings, literary walks, and all-event passes can vary. For instance, admission to readings costs 10 euros (5 euros for reduced tickets), literary walks are 15 euros, and all-event passes cost 35 euros (20 euros for reduced tickets). In a world that often diminishes the importance of words, immerse yourself in the power of literature this summer in Mönchengladbach.
Discover a captivating blend of home-and-garden essays and intriguing entertainment stories, as you immerse yourself in the world of books this summer at Mönchengladbach's Literary Summer. Take a literary stroll through lifestyle topics, keeping the literature fortress strong against the deteriorating vernacular.
