German Book Club: '22 Bahnen'

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Our monthly book club meets up on a Tuesday evening, approx. ten times a year. In an informal atmosphere we discuss (in German) a contemporary novel, short story or a collection of poems which participants read before we meet up.

Join us for the next session of our book club to discuss (in German) the novel 22 Bahnen by Caroline Wahl. New members welcome!

Tilda and Viktor stand out from their peers, including Marlene, Tilda’s best friend, who tend to spend their time getting high and partying. They both swim twenty-two lengths at the local pool each day in a bid to gain some measure of control over their lives. Tilda is encouraged by a kind professor to apply for a PhD in Berlin, but just when things are looking up, her mother spirals out of control and attempts suicide. Tilda herself becomes dangerously ill with pneumonia, prompting Viktor to come and look after her. As they grow closer, they begin to process the past – chiefly what happened the night Viktor’s family died – and gradually fall in love.

Caroline Wahl was born in Mainz in 1995. She grew up near Heidelberg and studied German language and literature in Tübingen, as well as German literature in Berlin. Afterwards, she worked in several publishing houses. 22 Bahnen is her debut novel.
Text Source: New Books in German

Everyone who would like to read and discover German books and share their reading experience with others is welcome. The conversation will be in German. All participants should have sufficient language skills to read and discuss in German.

Participation is free of charge.

If you are not a regular member of the book club please register your interest by sending an email to [email protected]. We will add you to our book club mailing list.

More information: Goethe-Institut Glasgow Book Club Page.

Host or Publisher Goethe-Institut Glasgow Library