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Reading country Hessen

From September 2 to October 31, the 23rd edition of Hessen's largest literature festival will take place this year! The Literaturhaus will also be hosting numerous events as part of the festival.

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From Kassel to Heppenheim, from Biedenkopf to Fulda: 132 authors are on the road throughout the state to present their books as part of Leseland Hessen 2025. A total of 221 readings are taking place this year in the 60 participating municipalities.

The Literaturhaus Villa Clementine will host Kristine Bilkau, Karen Köhler, Leif Randt, Volker Kitz and Daniela Dröscher as well as Suza Kolb for a primary school reading. The Friends of the Literaturhaus also offer various readings as part of Leseland Hessen.

The events as part of Leseland Hessen are kindly supported by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture, the Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Hessen-Thüringen and hr2-kultur.

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