First booking fair in the Sayner Hütte inspires readers and authors

First booking fair in the Sayner Hütte inspires readers and authors

The first book fair in the Sayner Hütte took place last weekend, January 25th and 26th, 2025, in Rhineland-Palatinate. This literary event attracted numerous visitors and offered a varied program for book lovers. The venue was the Krupp’sche Halle, which was ideal for the event and created an inviting atmosphere.

over 60 exhibitors, including authors, publishers and service providers, presented their works and offers. The program comprised 20 readings of regional writers that presented visitors their latest work. The present authors included well-known names such as Jörg Schmitt-Kilian, Dieter Aurass, Tessa Randau, April Wynther and Susanne Arnold. The spectators were enthusiastic about the readings that offered both exciting and moving insights into the literary world.

positive echo on the event

co -organizer and author Dieter Aurass expressed very positive about the high visitor resonance. "We are overwhelmed by the great encouragement," said Aurass. These feedback reflects the great interest in literature and the active book scene in the region.

A special highlight of the book fair was the benefit crime night on Saturday evening, which took place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The entrance fee for this event was 10 euros and the income benefited from a social purpose. The crime night was organized in the old villa behind the Krupp’s Halle and represented a captivating experience for crime fans.

diverse activities for young and old

In addition to the readings, various children's actions were also offered, which made the book fair a family -friendly event. A writing competition for young authors gave young talents the opportunity to submit their adventure stories.

The book fair was opened with a kick -off event on January 23 under the title "Welcome to Eden Lake". 5 euros were requested for admission to this event. The guests were spoiled by the Andreas Mader winery.

The opening times of the fair were on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry to the book fair only cost 3 euros, while under 17-year-olds were able to participate free of charge. Tickets for the crime night and "Welcome to Eden Lake" were available in advance to control the number of participants.

The Sayner Hütte became a meeting point for authors and literary lovers throughout the weekend, which indicates a promising future for this event. The organization and diversity of the program indicate that the book fair could become an integral part of the literary calendar in the region.