# Literary events and author readings in Germany

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/literary-events-and-author-readings-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-12T16:49:32.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various literary events and author readings are scheduled across Germany throughout late 2026.

In Datteln, October programming includes a reading by former Chief Inspector Michael Sandkühler regarding his Ruhr area crime novel, a musical reading of Kurt Tucholsky’s works, and a session with author Nadine Muriel. 

Other scheduled presentations include Jonah Bergman presenting ‘Der Plan vom Glück’ in Maintal Hochstadt, Menso Heyl reading from ‘Wellenberge – Aus dem Leben eines Seglers’ in Schnelsen, and Heike Trojnar presenting her novel ‘Bekloppt ist besser als tot’ in Göppingen.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Various authors scheduled for upcoming literary readings in Germany

Upcoming literary events in Germany include Jonah Bergman in Maintal, Menso Heyl in Schnelsen, and Heike Trojnar in Göppingen, featuring debut novels and personal memoirs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/various-authors-scheduled-for-upcoming-literary-readings-in-germany

### 2026-10-09: Datteln hosts literary events throughout October

Datteln will host various literary events in October, including crime novel readings by Michael Sandkühler, a musical tribute to Kurt Tucholsky, and a session with author Nadine Muriel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/datteln-hosts-literary-events-throughout-october

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