What is the date and time of the reading?

The reading takes place on Saturday, 18.04.2026, at 19:30 at Bochum City Hall.

What is the ticket price?

The regular price is €5, discounts are €2.50; proof is required at the entrance.

Is there a follow-up conversation or Q&A?

Yes, following the reading there will be a moderated conversation with cultural journalist Max Florian Kühlem.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

Information will follow; please contact the organizer or the ticket platform in advance.

What is the best way to get there?

Public transport: Stop Bochum Rathaus; several lines stop nearby. Car: Parking Garage P3 Rathaus is within walking distance of the town hall.

Will there be a book signing after the reading?

Information will follow; a signing opportunity is often part of the series, details will be provided on-site.

Literary Experience: Annika Büsing Ignites We're Doing Just Fine Live at Bochum City Hall

Name: Town Hall Clubbing: Reading with Annika Büsing – We're Doing Just Fine
Start: 2026-04-18T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-18T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Rathaus Bochum

Annika Büsing reads at Bochum City Hall: Language, Intimacy, Resonance

Bochum author Annika Büsing returns to her hometown with her critically acclaimed novel 'We're Doing Just Fine'. As part of the Town Hall Clubbing, she unfolds the reading atmosphere, discusses narrative and style, and invites a literary experience followed by a conversation.

An Author Encounter with Literary Radiance

Annika Büsing has made waves in the literary scene with 'Nordstadt' and 'Koller'; her new novel sharpens this voice further. Precise observation, economy of sentences, a style between laconicism and tenderness – this creates a literary quality that fosters intimacy and resonates.

Language as a Magnifying Glass: Family, Vulnerability, Self-Assertion

At the center is a teenager on the brink of adulthood. Büsing explores psychological burdens, familial tensions, and friendship – always with a keen eye for nuances. The linguistic artistry of her prose makes inner movements audible: pauses, rhythm, the warmth of a voice that spares no truths.

Conversation on an Equal Level: Context, Work, Culture

After the reading, a moderated conversation deepens the analysis of the work: genre boundaries between youth and contemporary literature, character development, societal resonance. A discourse opens up that precisely locates the literary significance of Büsing's writing.

Intimate Atmosphere in the Historic Town Hall

The architectural dignity of the town hall meets concentrated silence – ideal conditions for the sound and meaning of the texts. Voice, pace, placements: everything feels accessible without losing its aesthetic rigor. An evening that demonstrates how literature functions as a stage for the city.

Conclusion: Expect a dense evening between reading and reflective conversation – a concentrated, sensual literary experience that lingers. A must-see live.