Book festival in Baden-Baden: top authors and exciting readings!

Book festival in Baden-Baden: top authors and exciting readings!

Everything is in full swing in Baden-Baden – the eagerly awaited literature festival will take place in the LA8 cultural center from November 7th to 9th. This is where bookworms and literature enthusiasts meet to immerse themselves in the world of books. Among the participants are not only bestselling authors such as Sebastian Fitzek, Elke Heidenreich and Ewald Arenz, but also the soccer world champion Christoph Kramer, who is presenting his first novel. This promises to be a feast for the senses, because in addition to readings and book signings, there is also a diverse supporting program.

Around 50 publishers, including well-known houses such as Rowohlt, Piper and Fischer, as well as regional bookstores such as Eulennest and Hugendubel, are presenting their latest works. The genres range from children's and young adult books to fiction, non-fiction and new adult. For your physical well-being, there is coffee, cake and snacks in the reading café - a perfect place to exchange ideas with other literature lovers.

Diverse supporting program

A special highlight is the “Blind Date with the German Book Prize” on November 9th, moderated by SWR presenter Carsten Otte. Christoph Kramer will also present his novel in the Porsche Studio in the European Court. And the youngest don’t miss out either: Katja Brandis will give readings from her bestseller “Woodwalkers” on November 9th. A comic and manga workshop as well as a drawing course for children and young people round off the offer.

The readings in the city center, including by Alexandra Flint and Jana Crämer for the young and new adult scene, offer excellent opportunities to get to know exciting new works. So if you want to immerse yourself in the world of books on November 7th and 8th, you've come to the right place. Opening hours are on Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry costs 5 euros, reduced price 3 euros.

Aside from the festive mood in Baden-Baden, there is also another piece of sad news from the sports sector. There was a tragic traffic accident in Portugal that claimed the life of 19-year-old Yvann Costa Martins, a talented União Desportiva Oliveirense U19 player. The accident occurred on the A41 in Foz do Sousa, the vehicle overturned near the Covelo tunnel. The news of his death, which was discovered at the scene of the accident, caused great sadness in the sports community. Martins has only been part of the U19 team since last year and had previously played for the Young Boys in Switzerland.

In a statement on social media, the UD Oliveirense club expressed its deep sadness at the loss of a promising talent. An event that reminds us how quickly life can change and that we should fully enjoy the beautiful moments like those at the literature festival.

So if you have the time and desire for exciting readings and exchanges with authors next week, you shouldn't miss the literature festival in Baden-Baden. With selected highlights and a wide range of topics, it is sure to be an unforgettable experience.