When does the reading start and end?

The event starts on Friday 24.04.2026 at 19:30 and ends around 21:00.

Where does the crime evening take place?

At the Reading Island, Brenscheder Str. 60a, 44799 Bochum.

What is the entrance fee?

The entrance fee is 3 Euro according to the organizer; pre-registration is recommended.

Will there be a book signing or Q&A session?

Information to follow; please inquire with the organizer or on-site.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

Specific accessibility information is not available; please inquire directly by phone at the Reading Island at 0234 53048072.

Can I buy the featured book on-site?

Generally, the bookstore offers titles from the evening; the Reading Island provides binding information directly.

Crime tension and atmosphere: Jost Baum ignites L'Estaque live in Bochum

Name: A Crime Evening with Jost Baum at the Reading Island
Start: 2026-04-24T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-24T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Leseinsel

Provence Nights in Bochum: Jost Baum reads 'The Dead of L'Estaque'

An evening for crime fans and language lovers: In the intimate reading atmosphere of the Reading Island, German crime author Jost Baum presents his Provence crime novel 'The Dead of L'Estaque'. Voice, rhythm, and linguistic artistry come together to create a literary experience that combines crime tension with travel longing.

Narrative Art with Local Color and Longing for Distant Places

Baum, present in the German-speaking crime landscape since the late 1980s, writes with precise observation, laconic wit, and fine culinary allusions. His narrative technique balances atmosphere and plot: pointed scenes, clear character drawing, and neat tension arcs. In 'The Dead of L'Estaque', Mediterranean vividness meets cool investigative logic – a masterful mix of genre craftsmanship and stylistic elegance.

The Author's Voice: Close, Calm, Compelling

Those who experience Jost Baum live feel the controlled intensity of his reading: calm yet compelling. The calm voice guides you through the topography of alleys, studios, and harbor edges; sensory impressions – light, salt, olives, pigments – become literary markers. Thus, the reading becomes an encounter with the author, where text music and emphasis make the subtext audible.

Work Trace and Classification

Baum debuted with 'Computers Don’t Cry' and established himself with series and standalone crime novels; titles like 'Allotment Garden Blues', 'Sole Seven', 'See Picasso and Die' and 'The Long Shadow of Death' show thematic diversity from the Ruhr area to the Mediterranean. His books were published by Oktober Verlag, among others; bibliographic references and reviews firmly place his work in German-speaking crime literature.

Format of the Evening

Readings will be from 'The Dead of L'Estaque'; in addition, the evening offers insights into creation, research, and style. The Reading Island as a neighborhood bookstore creates closeness: short distances between author, text, and audience – ideal conditions for questions about literary quality, genre, and working methods.

Conclusion: Expect a concentrated crime experience with southern vividness, supported by voice and style. An evening that makes you eager for more – and shows how contemporary crime connects atmosphere and analysis. Be there live and experience literature directly.