Boekhandel Donner is one of the largest and oldest bookshops in the Netherlands, located on the Coolsingel in Rotterdam. Spread across several floors, it stocks a wide range of books, music and gifts. The shop also hosts readings, book signings and other literary events throughout the year.
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Two Dutch authors discuss their debut works during Rotterdam Pride: Tessel ten Zweege's novel Lik and Zaïre Krieger's poetry collection Chameleon.
Photographer Wilfried de Jong presents his photobook Polaroidman and discusses four years of shooting with a vintage Polaroid camera.
Former Rotterdam urban planner Martin Aarts discusses his new book on how European cities are transforming through public investment and strategic planning.
Marloes Alferink presents her book about her eighteen years working as a child welfare guardian in the Netherlands, sharing true stories from her practice.
Irish author and poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa discusses her new novel Aldus de doden, which weaves together prose, poetry, and archival material in a former psychiatric institution.
Author Jacques Vriens discusses his work, reads from his books, and signs copies at Boekhandel Donner.
Children's author Loes Riphagen reads from her new picture book and signs copies for the audience.
Children's author Ilona de Lange presents her new book 'The Bandini's 2 - The Criminal Mastermind' and signs copies for readers.
Writer Connie Palmen discusses her novel Johnnie Walker with Onno Blom, followed by a book signing.
Writer Jaap Robben discusses his novel 'The Last Names of Lukasz', exploring themes of origin and memory. Book signing follows.
Author and illustrator Esther van der Krol presents her book of nostalgic childhood memories from the 1980s and 1990s, with a special exhibition and signing session.
Flautist and actress Klaasje Meijer discusses her book 'Mama wil slapen', a candid account of motherhood and the effects of sleep deprivation.
Historian Pieter Serrien discusses his book 'The Lost Land', exploring the sixteenth-century United Netherlands amid religious conflict, with a book signing to follow.
Bas Kwakman discusses his historical novel about the mysterious composer Willem Spark, in conversation with Kees 't Hart, followed by a book signing.
Three literary magazines dedicated to poetry and translation present their work, featuring readings by translators Lisa Thunnissen and Annelie David.
Kris Terwindt presents her new children's book 'The Secret of Twilight Island' with a signing session at Boekhandel Donner.
Berrie Vugts interviews journalist Noraly Beyer about her new memoir on love, loss, and ageing. Book signing follows.
Wilma Scheffers discusses her biography of Wolter Robert baron van Hoëvell, a key critic of Dutch colonial rule in the East Indies, followed by a book signing.
Willem van Alphen presents his book about his grandmother Corite van Alphen-Roos, Rotterdam's first female pilot. Book signing follows the talk.
Writer Jan Brokken discusses his new book 'The Last Gondola' with Onno Blom, exploring themes of music, beauty and travel. Book signing follows.
Adriaan van Dis discusses his story collection MIJN KUST with interviewer Myrte Leffring, exploring memories of fear, war and the coast as the wellspring of his writing.
