Overview
- The special program is scheduled for the second half of October in Cologne and opens on 13 October with Michel Abdollahi presenting his new book.
- International Booker winner Georgi Gospodinow will introduce his novel “Der Gärtner und der Tod” in conversation with Navid Kermani and Guy Helminger.
- Boris Becker is slated to read from “Inside. Gewinnen – Verlieren – Neu anfangen” and to speak about his time in British prisons.
- Carolin Emcke will discuss the dismantling of democracy and truth with climate activist Luisa Neubauer.
- Alain Claude Sulzer will explore Joseph Haydn with Elke Heidenreich with live music performed, with additional sessions featuring Otto Waalkes and an Axel Prahl portrait book premiere.