Ann-Christin Kumm in Braunschweig: Reading from Ultramarine
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Ann-Christin Kumm reads from her debut novel Ultramarine
On October 7, 2026, the bookworm in Braunschweig will transform into a place of intense author encounters: Ann-Christin Kumm will present her first novel Ultramarine. The reading begins at 19:00 and leads into a literary world where summery lightness, queer desire, and psychological tension intertwine irretrievably.
A summer novel with dark undercurrents
At the center are Lou, his charismatic friend Raf, and Nora, who travel together to the Danish coast. In an old holiday home between dunes, waves, and fleeting closeness, an untroubled vacation seems to begin at first. But behind the sunny surface, the power dynamics shift. Friendship, dependence, and desire enter a dangerous tension field.
Psychological precision and atmospheric language art
Ultramarine combines the pull of a thriller with the stylistic accuracy of a psychologically illuminated relationship novel. Flashbacks open the view on Lou and Raf's shared past, while the present becomes increasingly marked by uncertainty and suspicion. The question of who loves whom, manipulates or rejects, determines the narrative dynamics.
Ann-Christin Kumm works as a gardener and copywriter and lives in Berlin. With Ultramarine, she presents her literary debut. The novel was published in 2026 by Hanser Berlin and addresses origin, queerness, power, intimacy, and toxic relationship patterns with atmospheric density.
Literature between intimacy, origin, and queerness
The literary quality of the novel lies in its ambivalence: Kumm does not describe closeness as a safe harbor, but as a space of contradictory desires. The characters move between attraction and repulsion, loyalty and control. This creates a culturally relevant text about forms of relationships, social origin, and the subtle shifts through which intimacy can tip into dependency.
Reading atmosphere in the bookworm
The reading at the bookworm - Books for Children & Adults promises a concentrated literary experience in a personal atmosphere. Voice, rhythm, and linguistic artistry make the author reading an opportunity to experience Ultramarine not only as a book but immediately as a sound and language event.
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Those who appreciate psychologically dense contemporary literature, queer themes, and tension-filled relationship stories will encounter a remarkable new voice in the literary scene with Ann-Christin Kumm. The reading offers insights into a novel full of desire, power, and dark secrets. Literature enthusiasts should experience this evening at the bookworm live.
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