Elena Fischer in Regensburg: Reading from Throw a Shadow

Elena Fischer reads in Regensburg from her new novel

On November 11, 2026, Elena Fischer brings her new novel Throw a Shadow to the bookstore Bücherwurm in Regensburg. The reading leads into a literarily condensed world of the 1960s, where loneliness, family ties, and the possibility of a new beginning are closely intertwined.

A courtyard, a loss, and the question of the right life

At the center of the novel is Joseph, a taciturn farmer who lives in a deep crisis after the departure of his wife Lis and their son. His everyday life is marked by work, retreat, and an almost unspeakable inner turmoil. Only the encounters with Lis’ sister Ada and the young Birdie bring movement into his stagnated life.

Fischer tells of rural work, family responsibility, and emotional inarticulateness with clear, concentrated prose. The narrative construction revolves around the question of whether another life can begin even in places where a person has long withdrawn from the world.

Language art between silence and hope

The literary quality of Throw a Shadow lies in the tension between external simplicity and inner complexity. Fischer relies on precise, compelling language that does not display feelings openly but makes them visible through gestures, glances, and actions. It is precisely the restraint that gives the narrative its emotional power.

With her debut Paradise Garden, Elena Fischer became known as a distinctive voice of new German literature. The novel was on the longlist of the German Book Prize 2023, was nominated for the debut prize of the Harbour Front Literary Festival, and has been translated into numerous languages. In 2024, Fischer received the debut prize of the Literature Works Rhineland-Palatinate-Saar.

A special reading atmosphere in the bookstore

The reading in the bookstore Bücherwurm promises an immediate literary experience: an author who not only introduces her characters but also makes the sound of their language, their breaks, and their quiet movements of hope experienceable. Literature lovers encounter here a novel whose themes extend far beyond the historical backdrop.

After the reading, there will be room for personal author encounters and discussion about character development, narrative perspective, and the societal significance of contemporary literature.

Conclusion: Experience literature live

Elena Fischer's reading from Throw a Shadow combines literary tension with precise observation of human relationships. Those who appreciate contemporary literature, demanding novels, and intense reading formats will experience an evening in Regensburg about loss, responsibility, and the unexpected strength of a new beginning.

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Sources:

• Diogenes Verlag – Elena Fischer: Throw a Shadow
• Eventbrite – Elena Fischer reads from Throw a Shadow
• Erlangen Poets Festival – Elena Fischer
• State Capital Wiesbaden – Reading with Elena Fischer