Leïla Slimani / Basma Jabr & Orwa Saleh

The French-Moroccan bestselling author and Prix Goncourt winner Leïla Slimani reads from her new novel. After »The Land of Others« and »Look How We Dance«, »Carry on the Fire« is the conclusion of her acclaimed family trilogy.

Literary journey between Paris and Morocco
»Carry on the fire« centres on two sisters in search of freedom and identity: Mia, a successful writer in Paris, struggles with a »brain fog« and returns to Morocco on the advice of her doctor – to Meknès, the place of her childhood. There she remembers the tense relationship with her sister Ines. Her return becomes a journey to herself and to the women in her family, who are all fighting for freedom and self-determination in their own way.

Reading, music and discussion
Leïla Slimani will read in French, the German translation will be performed by castle actress Lilith Häßle. Syrian singer Basma Jabr and oud player Orwa Saleh will provide suitable musical accompaniment. Afterwards, the author will talk to Katja Gasser in English about the themes of her novel.