The reading circle at Maison de Heidelberg gathers to discuss a novel from contemporary German-language literature. Each participant is expected to obtain and read the book in advance; a Leseprobe (reading sample) is available on the venue's website.
The session is animated by Lyris Lawaty. No regular attendance is required — all are welcome for this convivial literary encounter.
The novel 'Gittersee' by Charlotte Gneuß is set in 1976 in a Dresden suburb. It follows 16-year-old Karin, navigating family tensions and a first love, until the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend Paul sets her world off-balance. It is described as a compelling debut novel exploring a vanished world and the question of innocence.