When does the reading take place?

The event starts on 20.09.2026 at 18:00 at the Literaturhaus Göttingen.

Where is the venue located?

The reading takes place at the Literaturhaus Göttingen, Nikolaistraße 22, 37073 Göttingen.

How much do the tickets cost?

According to the ticket provider, tickets start at €9.

Are there any notes on getting there and parking?

Yes, the Literaturhaus is easily accessible by bus. Nearby, there is a parking garage at Hospitalstraße 8 as well as other parking options around the house.

What is Through Tempest and Tide about?

The story centers on Greta, who struggles with grief and anger after losing her brother. Jonte, who is also shaped by his past and does not fit into the world of the Hamburg upper class, complicates matters.

Is the event part of a series?

Yes, the reading is part of the Romantasy Weekend in Göttingen and introduces the first volume of the Storm Dilogy.

Stormy emotions and quiet tension: Aline Schwarz reads in Göttingen

Name: Aline Schwarz reads »Through Tempest and Tide«
Start: 2026-09-20T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Literaturhaus Göttingen

When anger and longing collide: Aline Schwarz in Göttingen

With »Through Tempest and Tide«, Aline Schwarz opens a literary experience in Göttingen that is emotionally charged, stylistically precise, and narratively consistent in its slow burn. The premiere reading brings the first volume of the Storm Dilogy to the Literaturhaus Göttingen and centers around a young heroine whose grief, anger, and vulnerability are not smoothed over, but made visible with great linguistic intensity.

A story of loss, class, and inner turmoil

Greta struggles with grief after the death of her brother, which repeatedly manifests in outbursts of anger. When her mother brings home a student, the conflict-ridden web of relationships solidifies into a novel about family tensions, social boundaries, and the search for stability. The Hamburg upper class serves not only as a backdrop but also as a mirror of an order in which origins, shame, and desire constantly clash.

Romantasy with a literary pulse

The event is part of the Romantasy Weekend and combines the atmosphere of a reading with the thrill of a premiere encounter. Aline Schwarz talks with Göttingen author Lina Frisch about the start of a new series from the Everlove program 2026. Those who appreciate contemporary literature with emotional dynamics, strong heroines, and finely tuned arcs of tension will find a particularly high-quality literary encounter here.

The Literaturhaus as a stage for contemporary literature

The Literaturhaus Göttingen provides the perfect setting for this reading: a place where literary discourse, audience proximity, and cultural concentration come together. Its location on Nikolaistraße, good public transportation connections, and nearby parking options make it easy to attend. This creates an evening that is not only substantial in content but also atmospheric.

Conclusion

»Through Tempest and Tide« promises an evening for all who seek intense characters, modern romantasy, and cleverly told emotions. Anyone wanting to experience literary tension, premiere atmosphere, and a lively reading in the heart of Göttingen should attend this event live.