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Leipzig Book Fair 2026 Unveils Bold Talks on Politics, Literature and Investigative Work

From Venezuela’s crisis to generational wounds, this year’s lineup tackles urgent stories. Missed a session? Catch every talk later on demand.

The image shows an open book with a drawing of three women in dresses, one of whom is holding an...
The image shows an open book with a drawing of three women in dresses, one of whom is holding an umbrella, standing in front of a tree with a building in the background. The book is titled "Journal des Demoiselles" and is dated 1853.

Leipzig Book Fair 2026 Unveils Bold Talks on Politics, Literature and Investigative Work

The Leipzig Book Fair 2026 will feature a series of talks from its Studio stage, covering a wide range of topics. Attendees and online viewers can look forward to discussions on literature, politics, and investigative journalism across three days in March. All sessions will be available to watch on demand after the event.

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the line-up includes Just Say It Already by David Hugendick and Leveled by Matthias Liebing. The following day, Friday, March 20, 2026, Veronika Kracher will present Bitch Hunt, while Carla Hinrichs discusses My Wounded Generation.

The final day, Saturday, March 21, 2026, offers two key sessions. Manfred Kriener and Katharina Döbler will explore LMd: Venezuela and the Devil’s Excrement. Later, Manuela Heim and Gemma Terés Arilla will share findings from Investigations by Daniel Haufler Fellowship Recipients from the U.S.

The Leipzig Book Fair 2026 provides a platform for diverse voices and pressing issues. Each talk will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing. This ensures wider access for those unable to attend in person.

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