Lena Gorelik in Braunschweig: Reading from All My Mothers
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Lena Gorelik reads from her new novel All My Mothers
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Red Hall in the castle will be the venue for a special authors' encounter: Lena Gorelik presents her new novel All My Mothers as part of the Braunschweig Literature Time. The reading begins at 19:00 and takes you into a literary cosmos of motherhood, identity, memory, and the contradictory expectations of women.
A multifaceted exploration of motherhood
All My Mothers questions the images and roles associated with motherhood. Gorelik focuses on women who want to be mothers, are expected to be, can be, or do not wish to be. This creates a literary engagement with intimacy, doubt, care, and different forms of happiness.
The author combines social observation with narrative precision. Her prose navigates between personal experience, cultural discourse, and a sensitive analysis of family relationships. It is this connection that gives the novel its literary quality and makes the reading an intense experience for everyone interested in contemporary literature and insightful family stories.
Lena Gorelik: a distinctive voice in contemporary literature
Lena Gorelik was born in 1981 in St. Petersburg and moved to Germany with her family in 1992. With novels such as Wedding in Jerusalem, The List Collector, More Black than Purple, and Who We Are, she has established herself as a writer, essayist, and socially engaged voice. Her texts often deal with belonging, migration, origin, language, and the tensions of modern life concepts.
For her literary work, Gorelik has received numerous awards. These include the Heinrich Mann Prize for Essayistic in 2024, the Marieluise Fleißer Prize in 2023, and the Literature Houses Prize in 2026. With All My Mothers, an author is in the spotlight whose linguistic artistry connects personal themes with societal relevance.
Literature time in a historical setting
The Red Hall in the castle lends a focused yet festive atmosphere to the reading. As part of the Braunschweig Literature Time, numerous award-winning authors will read from their current books at various venues in the city on the same day. The festival is linked to the award of the Wilhelm Raabe Literature Prize and gathers central voices from the German-speaking literary scene.
With a festival wristband, visitors can attend all readings of the festival. There is free seating, and switching between venues is possible. This results in a literary parcours through current contemporary literature.
Conclusion: An evening for curious readers
The reading with Lena Gorelik promises an impactful authors' encounter about motherhood, self-images, and family bonds. Her precise language, the societal relevance of the novel, and the unique atmosphere of the Red Hall combine to create a literary experience with lasting resonance. Those who want to not only read contemporary literature but also experience it in the voice of its author will find a compelling reason for an evening in Braunschweig.
Official Channels of Lena Gorelik:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raabe.haus/
- Website: https://www.lenagorelik.de/
- Publisher: https://www.rowohlt.de/autorin/lena-gorelik-2032
