When does the reading with Pierre Jarawan take place?

The multimedia reading takes place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 19:30.

Where will the event be held?

The venue is the Hugendubel bookstore at Altstadt 72, 84028 Landshut.

How much does admission cost?

The presale price is 12 euros per ticket. A discount may be possible with a Hugendubel customer card according to event information.

Which book is Pierre Jarawan presenting?

Pierre Jarawan is reading from his novel Woman in the Moon, which connects historical events with a transnational family story.

What makes the reading multimedia?

In addition to reading passages, photographs and historical backgrounds are part of the event format.

Is there a book signing?

A book signing is not explicitly confirmed in the available event information.

Pierre Jarawan opens a window into memory, history, and future with Woman in the Moon

Name: Pierre Jarawan - Multimedia Reading
Start: 2026-11-24T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-24T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Hugendubel Landshut

Pierre Jarawan presents Woman in the Moon in Landshut

When literature does not only tell history but makes it visible and sensually experienceable, a special literary experience arises. On Tuesday, November 24, 2026, Pierre Jarawan will present his award-winning novel Woman in the Moon at the Hugendubel bookstore in Landshut.

A Family Story between Beirut and Montreal

Jarawan's novel connects historical events with an expansive family saga. At its center are the twin sisters Lilit and Lina, who trace the footsteps of their Armenian grandmother Anoush in Montreal. The plot leads into the history of Lebanon and intertwines personal memory, migration, loss, and the longing for a better future.

Reading Passages, Photographs, and Historical Context

The multimedia reading expands the literary encounter with photographs and historical backgrounds. This creates an atmospheric connection of voice, language, and visual impressions. Jarawan's narrative artistry is demonstrated in the combination of family novel, historical research, and transnational memory culture.

Literary Quality and Cultural Discourse

Pierre Jarawan was born in 1985 in Amman and grew up in Germany. His novels In the End, the Cedars Remain and A Song for the Missing have received awards, been translated into several languages, and read internationally. Woman in the Moon was published in 2025, won the Tukan Prize, and was nominated for the SPIEGEL Book Prize list of the best 20 books of the year.

An Evening for Literature Lovers

The reading as part of the Landshut Literature Days focuses on the power of storytelling: on stories that cross boundaries, make historical breaks visible, and transform familial memory into the present. The intimate atmosphere of a bookstore creates the right space for a concentrated author encounter.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a multi-layered literary evening with selected reading passages, photographs, and historical classifications. Those who want to experience Pierre Jarawan's linguistic artistry and the novel Woman in the Moon live will find an impressive access to a story about departure, identity, and hope at this multimedia reading.