Christoph Hein, a novelist, poet, playwright, and essayist, is among Europe’s most respected literary and political voices. A former president of German PEN, he is the author of the internationally acclaimed and award winning novels The Distant Lover and The Tango Player, which have been translated into seventeen languages. He lives in Berlin.
Christoph Hein, a novelist, poet, playwright, and essayist, is among Europe’s most respected literary and political voices. A former president of German PEN, he is the author of the internationally acclaimed and award winning novels The Distant Lover and The Tango Player, which have been translated into seventeen languages. He lives in Berlin.
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
VideoMay 8 2026
Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
