Shida Bazyar in Braunschweig: Reading from The Gaps at bücherwurm

Shida Bazyar reads in Braunschweig: An evening about memory, origin, and the power of the gap

With The Gaps, Shida Bazyar brings one of the most exciting new novels of contemporary literature to Braunschweig. The reading at bücherwurm combines literary quality, historical depth, and an intense author encounter in the atmosphere of an independent bookstore.

A novel that sheds new light on German history

The new novel appears as a multifaceted exploration of silence, suppression, and the shadows that family histories cast into the present. Bazyar tells of a place where, for decades, what should not be silenced was kept silent. This is precisely where the power of this reading lies: language here becomes an instrument of memory, precision, and literary insight.

Reading atmosphere at bücherwurm

The bücherwurm at Schloßstraße 8 is considered a literary place with closeness to the audience, a concentrated reading atmosphere, and a profile that brings together children's, youth, and adult literature. For an author reading like this, it creates an intimate space where voice, text, and conversation resonate particularly directly.

What distinguishes Shida Bazyar literarily

Shida Bazyar studied literary writing in Hildesheim and has received multiple awards for her novels. Her debut At Night It Is Quiet in Tehran won several awards, including the Ulla Hahn Author Prize and the Uwe Johnson Award; Three Comrades was on the longlist for the German Book Prize in 2021. The Gaps continues this line: politically aware, narratively complex, and formally sovereign.

Why it's worth attending

This reading promises not only a glimpse into a new book but a real literary experience: an evening where storytelling, contemporary topics, and proximity to the audience come together. Those who appreciate contemporary literature, author readings, and thoughtful literary discussions will experience a concentrated, inspiring event here.

Conclusion: In Braunschweig, the audience can expect a multifaceted evening with Shida Bazyar, strong novel motifs, and the opportunity to experience literature directly. Anyone wanting to experience the linguistic power of The Gaps live should not miss this date.

Official channels of Shida Bazyar:

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• Website: https://www.kiwi-verlag.de/autor/shida-bazyar-4001127
• Publisher: https://www.kiwi-verlag.de/

Sources:

• Kiepenheuer & Witsch - The Gaps
• Kiepenheuer & Witsch - Interview about The Gaps
• mvp.de - Event page Braunschweig
• Eventim - Tickets and pricing information
• Bücherwurm Braunschweig - Events and Address
• City of Braunschweig - Literature Center Program