Pauline Hatscher in Düsseldorf: Reading from "About Four Lives" for a Good Cause
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When Family Secrets Speak to the Present
On September 30, 2026, Pauline Hatscher invites you to a literary charity evening at the University House in Düsseldorf centered around her debut novel About Four Lives. The reading connects family history, memory, and social engagement in favor of Number Against Grief e. V.
A Family Story Between Closeness and Silence
At the heart of the novel is Mirabell, who longs for closeness while simultaneously avoiding it. In search of explanations, she looks into the history of her family: Why did her great-grandmother disappear? Why did her grandmother no longer want to live? And why does her mother remain silent to this day? Pauline Hatscher develops a multifaceted narrative exploration of togetherness, vulnerability, and the lingering effects of unspoken experiences.
Pauline Hatscher and Her Literary Debut
Pauline Hatscher, born in 1998, studied cultural sciences and education in Lüneburg and Leipzig and is doing her doctorate in qualitative social research. In 2022, she was a finalist at the 30th Open Mike, an important competition for young literature. About Four Lives was published in 2026 as her debut novel by Eichborn Verlag. Her style combines psychological accuracy with a sensitive attention to family dynamics and the fine cracks in everyday interactions.
Reading, Discussion, and Book Signing
The author will read from her novel and then speak with Dominique Pleimling, editorial director at Eichborn. A book signing will follow the reading. Refreshments and space for an intergenerational conversation will complement the evening. This creates an intimate reading atmosphere where voice, language, and literary quality become immediately tangible.
Literature with Social Impact
The charity evening draws attention to Number Against Grief e. V., a contact point for children, young people, and parents. The motive of listening connects the novel with the good cause: Where silence burdens, an open conversation creates a first path back to closeness and understanding. The entrance fee of 18 euros supports this special evening and its social impact.
A Historical Place for a Contemporary Author Encounter
The University House is located at Schadowplatz, right by Königsallee. The historic venue provides a concentrated framework for a reading that merges literary experience and cultural discourse. Visitors can expect an evening of novel interpretation, personal conversation, and the opportunity to experience Pauline Hatscher in direct exchange.
Conclusion: Literature that Gives Voice to Silence
The charity reading with Pauline Hatscher promises a thoughtful and touching literary evening about family secrets, memory, and the traces of past generations. Anyone wishing to experience contemporary literature with social relevance while also supporting an important initiative will find a special occasion for a personal author encounter at the University House.
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