When does the reading take place?

The reading takes place on July 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Where is the event location?

At the Park Bookstore, Am Michaelshof 4b, 53177 Bonn.

What is the admission price?

Admission costs 18 euros per ticket.

Is there a book signing?

Currently, there are no verified details available.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the reading takes place at the Park Bookstore, thus indoors.

Where can I get tickets?

Tickets are available through the event page and the pre-sale of the Park Bookstore.

Lutz van Dijk reads in Bonn from an autobiographical book full of breadth

Name: Lutz van Dijk reads from »The Wide World« in Bonn
Start: 2026-07-04T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-04T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Parkbuchhandlung

A literary evening between memory, worldliness, and closeness

Lutz van Dijk brings an autobiographically shaped reading to Bonn with The Wide World, which connects personal memory and literary reflection. The author lived in Cape Town for decades, worked in an orphanage with children, and now, after many years, continues to tell his own story, especially in children's and young adult literature. The Park Bookstore announces the reading for July 4, 2026; admission costs 18 euros. ([parkbuchhandlung.de](https://www.parkbuchhandlung.de/event/))

An author with attitude and narrative experience

Lutz van Dijk is one of the voices that connects literary quality with social responsibility. The German-Dutch author and educator was born in Berlin in 1955, worked as a teacher, later at the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, and is engaged as a co-founder of HOKISA for children and adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS in Cape Town. His books revolve around memory culture, diversity, human rights, and the question of how storytelling makes reality visible. For his work, he has received, among other honors, the Gustav-Heinemann Peace Prize, the Rosa Courage Prize, and the Children's Forum - Best Non-fiction Book of the Year award. ([litrix.de](https://www.litrix.de/en/verlage.cfm?personId=275))

The Wide World as literary self-affirmation

Those who read van Dijk encounter a language that intertwines biographical experience with a cultural perspective. According to the Park Bookstore, he continues to tell his own story on this evening; a background that makes the evening particularly special for literature lovers because here not just reading aloud occurs, but life becomes an experience of narrative form. This is where the special reading atmosphere lies: intimate closeness, reflective word art, and an author who perceives the world not as a backdrop but as a biographical space. ([parkbuchhandlung.de](https://www.parkbuchhandlung.de/event/))

A place for concentrated listening

The Park Bookstore in Bad Godesberg sees itself as a vibrant place for readings and literary encounters. The bookstore is located at Michaelshof 4b in Bonn, has been established near the spa park since the 1970s, and describes itself as a cultural gem where books and conversations come together in a special way. Tickets are available in advance at the bookstore. ([parkbuchhandlung.de](https://www.parkbuchhandlung.de/ueber-uns/?utm_source=openai))

Why this evening is worthwhile

This reading offers more than just an insight into a new book. It promises an author encounter with literary depth, a calm yet intense atmosphere, and an evening that combines biographical openness and narrative precision. Those who appreciate contemporary literature, autobiographical writing, and committed word art will experience a substantive evening here. ([parkbuchhandlung.de](https://www.parkbuchhandlung.de/event/))

Conclusion: In Bonn, the audience can expect a concentrated reading with a personal tone, cultural depth, and an author whose work resonates far beyond the evening. Those who want to not only read literature but experience it live in the space should mark this date. ([parkbuchhandlung.de](https://www.parkbuchhandlung.de/event/))