Sharon Dodua Otoo in Braunschweig: Reading from So, roughly, it happened

Sharon Dodua Otoo reads in Braunschweig from her new novel

On November 7, 2026, the Braunschweig City Library will be the scene of a special author meeting: As part of the Braunschweig Literary Time, Sharon Dodua Otoo will read from her novel So, roughly, it happened. The reading will begin at 19:00 and will be moderated by Maha El Hissy.

A literary journey between memory and present

Otoo's new novel leads to Amata Haller, who is on her way to Timmendorfer Strand. As the journey becomes longer under oppressive heat, personal memory, family history, and the aftermath of World War II become denser. At the center is the sinking of the Cap Arcona, whose consequences reach into the present of the characters.

Language art with political depth

Sharon Dodua Otoo combines precise observation with a multifaceted narrative construction. Her style moves between psychological tension, historical reflection, and societal discourse. The literary quality of her texts arises from the interplay of individual experience and larger questions of memory, responsibility, and belonging.

An important voice in contemporary literature

The writer, born in London in 1972 and living in Berlin, won the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize in 2016 for her text Mr. Gröttrup Takes a Seat. With Adas Raum, she published her first novel in 2021. Otoo is also the editor of the English-language book series Witnessed and curated the Black Literature Festival Resonances from 2022 to 2024.

Reading atmosphere in the city library

The City Library at Schlossplatz creates a concentrated setting for an immediate author meeting. Voice, language, and narrative rhythm become the actual literary experience here. The moderated reading also opens space for context and discussion about Otoo's new novel.

Conclusion: Experience literature live

The reading by Sharon Dodua Otoo promises a compelling evening about memory, historical breaks, and the power of literary perspectives. Literature enthusiasts will experience an excellent author with a current novel in a central setting of the Braunschweig literary scene. Attendance is worthwhile for all who wish to not only read contemporary literature but to experience it directly in its linguistic power.

Official channels of Sharon Dodua Otoo:

• Instagram: no official profile found
• Facebook: no official profile found
• Website: https://sharonotoo.com/
• Publisher: https://www.fischerverlage.de/

Sources:

• S. Fischer Publishers – Reading and conversation with Sharon Dodua Otoo
• Sharon Dodua Otoo – Biography and Works
• City of Braunschweig – Event calendar of the City Library
• Literature Houses Lower Saxony – Literature Center Braunschweig