Reading with Anne Stern: Discover Lisa's moving self-discovery!

Reading with Anne Stern: Discover Lisa's moving self-discovery!

On October 9, 2025, a reading with the Berlin author Anne Stern will take place in the Altglienicke district library. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and entry is free. Stern will present her new novel “When the Days Get Longer,” which was published in March 2025 in the advanced literature program. This reading is part of the “KuBIST” (Culture and Libraries in the District) program, which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund. Visitors are warmly invited to find out more about the protagonist Lisa.

Lisa is a single music teacher who questions her identity as a woman without the role of mother in her first summer without her son. As the story progresses, she meets the fruit farmer Ute, who helps her redefine herself. In addition to exploring her role as a mother, the novel also deals with Lisa's search for a restorer for her violin and the challenges of dealing with family secrets. Stern's work thus illuminates themes of self-discovery and identity in times of change.

About the author

Anne Stern, born in Berlin in 1982, has a doctorate in German and historian. She has made a name for herself with her historical novels, especially with the series about the Berlin midwife “Fräulein Gold”, which has been regularly in the top ten of the Spiegel bestseller list since 2020. In addition, her works such as “My Friend Lotte” and her current historical novel series “The Opera House” are of great interest. The author lives with her family in Berlin and uses her hometown as the backdrop for many of her stories.

Significance of literary events in Berlin

Berlin is considered one of the most important centers for literary creation in Germany. The city has a rich history marked by outstanding writers such as Rahel Varnhagen, Theodor Fontane and Bertolt Brecht. Literary events can be found in all parts of the city and include book launches, readings and workshops, which often take place in cafés and cultural centers. In addition, the Berlin International Literature Festival, which takes place every autumn at various locations, is a highlight of literary life in the capital. The supporting program also includes numerous readings on large stages in the city, which round off the cultural offerings.

Anyone interested in Anne Stern's reading is requested to register. This can be done by phone at 030/90297-6722 or by email stadtbibliothek-altglienicke@ba-tk.berlin.de take place. Further information about the event can be found on the city library website here.