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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Three literary magazines dedicated to poetry and translation present their work, featuring readings by translators Lisa Thunnissen and Annelie David.
Former NOS correspondent Gerri Eickhof discusses his memoir, reflecting on his life on and off camera. Following the conversation with book enthusiast Lena van Tijen, he will sign copies of his book.
Kris Terwindt presents her new children's book 'The Secret of Twilight Island' with a signing session at Boekhandel Donner.
Anne Schram Ouweneel presents the first book in the Rotterdam War Biographies series, about Lion Rippe and his life during World War II.
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.
Authors Jutta Chorus and Bas Blokker present their extensive biography of Prince Claus, featuring never-before-published letters and diaries. An evening with archival footage and 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.
Aafke Romeijn, a Dutch literature scholar and author, discusses the collection 'Eet meer mensenvlees' by F. Bordewijk. An interactive session aimed at secondary school Dutch curricula and canonical texts.
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.
Bas Kwakman discusses his historical novel about the mysterious composer Willem Spark, in conversation with Kees 't Hart, followed by a book signing.
Historian Pieter Serrien discusses his book 'The Lost Land', exploring the sixteenth-century United Netherlands amid religious conflict, with a book signing to follow.
Flautist and actress Klaasje Meijer discusses her book 'Mama wil slapen', a candid account of motherhood and the effects of sleep deprivation.
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.
Writer Jaap Robben discusses his novel 'The Last Names of Lukasz', exploring themes of origin and memory. Book signing follows.
Writer Connie Palmen discusses her novel Johnnie Walker with Onno Blom, followed by a book signing.
Author Jacques Vriens discusses his work, reads from his books, and signs copies at Boekhandel Donner.
Children's author Ilona de Lange presents her new book 'The Bandini's 2 - The Criminal Mastermind' and signs copies for readers.
South African writer Antjie Krog discusses her new collection Lady Anne, an epic portrait of eighteenth-century noblewoman Lady Anne Barnard, with professor Ena Jansen. Krog will read from her own work and sign copies.
Children's author Loes Riphagen reads from her new picture book and signs copies for the audience.
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.
Marloes Alferink presents her book about her eighteen years working as a child welfare guardian in the Netherlands, sharing true stories from her practice.
Former Rotterdam urban planner Martin Aarts discusses his new book on how European cities are transforming through public investment and strategic planning.
Photographer Wilfried de Jong presents his photobook Polaroidman and discusses four years of shooting with a vintage Polaroid camera.
Two Dutch authors discuss their debut works during Rotterdam Pride: Tessel ten Zweege's novel Lik and Zaïre Krieger's poetry collection Chameleon.
Authors Arthur Japin and Benjamin Moser discuss their latest works with Onno Blom at a Rotterdam bookshop, with a signing session to follow.