Literature

North Rhine-Westphalia is a paradise for literature fans! From renowned reading festivals and exciting book fairs to poetic evenings in charming locations - literature comes alive here. Let yourself be carried away into the world of words by inspiring images, fascinating facts and extraordinary events. Discover the literary diversity in NRW and find your personal highlight!

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lit.COLOGNE
Located in the middle of the Botanical Gardens, the Flora with its glass extension offers a very special ambience for events of all kinds. This naturally also includes readings
lit.COLOGNE GmbH, Foto: Hieronymus Rönneper, Located in the middle of the Botanical Gardens, the Flora with its glass extension offers a very special ambience for events of all kinds. This naturally also includes readings
Kölner Stadtgebiet, Köln
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  • lit.COLOGNE
    Located in the middle of the Botanical Gardens, the Flora with its glass extension offers a very special ambience for events of all kinds. This naturally also includes readings
    lit.COLOGNE GmbH, Foto: Hieronymus Rönneper, Located in the middle of the Botanical Gardens, the Flora with its glass extension offers a very special ambience for events of all kinds. This naturally also includes readings
    Kölner Stadtgebiet, Köln
    Date : 18. Mar 2025 - 30. Mar 2025
    Every year in spring, the Who's Who of contemporary literature meets at lit.COLOGNE in Cologne. There is also a broad program for children.
  • Murder on the Hellweg
    Sebastian Fitzek was already one of the star guests at the mega event
    Lichtinspektor Photographie - M. Janzik, Sebastian Fitzek was already one of the star guests at the mega event
    Westfälisches Literaturbüro in Unna e.V., Unna
    Date : The next date has not yet been announced.
    Search for clues in a spooky castle ruin with world-famous authors. Re-enact a fictitious murder in old industrial monuments. Or take up the pursuit of the perpetrator at a racecourse? It's all possible with "Mord am Hellweg".

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