When does the reading in Bonn start?

The event begins on May 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

At the Haus der Geschichte of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn, at Willy-Brandt-Allee 14.

How much is the admission?

The regular ticket price is €16.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

The reading takes place inside the Haus der Geschichte.

How to get there using public transport?

The Haus der Geschichte is easily reachable by subway, bus, and train; the nearest stop is Heussallee/Museumsmeile.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the Haus der Geschichte is largely accessible for wheelchair users.

Judith Hermann Opens a Quiet, Intense Evening Full of Memory in Bonn

Name: Judith Hermann - I Want to Go Back in Time
Start: 2026-05-05T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-05T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

An Evening for Everyone Who Loves Literature as Art of Memory

Judith Hermann will come to the Haus der Geschichte in Bonn on May 5, 2026, and opens with I Want to Go Back in Time an evening between literary intimacy, family memory, and historical self-inquiry. The reading and the conversation engage with one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary German literature and lead into those in-between spaces where silence, origin, and storytelling meet. ([fischerverlage.de](https://www.fischerverlage.de/veranstaltung/lesung-und-gespraech-judith-hermann-bonn-1044970-260505?utm_source=openai))

Judith Hermann: Precise Language, Quiet Tension, Great Impact

Since her debut Summer House, Later, Judith Hermann has been regarded as an author of clear, poetic prose that condenses everyday moments and makes psychological shifts visible. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Kleist Prize, the Friedrich Hölderlin Prize, the Bremen Literature Prize, and the Wilhelm Raabe Literature Prize. I Want to Go Back in Time continues this literary line, focusing on memory, repression, and familial transmission. ([fischerverlage.de](https://www.fischerverlage.de/spezial/judith-hermann-wir-haetten-uns-alles-gesagt?utm_source=openai))

The New Book as a Literary Exploration

At the center is the story of a grandfather who was stationed in Radom, Poland, for the SS during World War II. Judith Hermann connects this with writing about the next generation, the burden of the unspoken, and the fragile beauty of human life plans. This is where the special literary quality of this evening lies: not in grand gestures, but in the fine, sober artistry of language that transforms memory into literature. ([fischerverlage.de](https://www.fischerverlage.de/buch/judith-hermann-ich-moechte-zurueckgehen-in-der-zeit-9783103977646?utm_source=openai))

The Venue: Haus der Geschichte as an Appropriate Stage

The Haus der Geschichte in Bonn connects the event with a location where historical perspectives are already at home. The museum is located on the Museumsmeile at Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, is easily accessible by subway, bus, and train, and offers parking options at the Museumsmeile and in the parking garage at the World Conference Center Bonn. The exhibitions and functional rooms are largely wheelchair accessible. ([hdg.de](https://www.hdg.de/haus-der-geschichte/besucherinformation))

Reading Atmosphere Between Reflection and Intimacy

Those who experience Judith Hermann live encounter an author whose readings are rarely loud but often intense. It is precisely the restrained form that creates space for concentration, author encounters, and a literary experience that resonates long after. The Bonn audience can expect an evening that not only introduces contemporary literature but also embeds it in its cultural context. ([fischerverlage.de](https://www.fischerverlage.de/spezial/judith-hermann-wir-haetten-uns-alles-gesagt?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: A Must-Attend Event for Literature Lovers in Bonn

This reading promises a clever, atmospheric, and profound evening with one of the most significant contemporary German authors. Anyone seeking literary precision, historical depth, and a strong conversation about memory and identity should experience this event live. ([fischerverlage.de](https://www.fischerverlage.de/veranstaltung/lesung-und-gespraech-judith-hermann-bonn-1044970-260505?utm_source=openai))