Verena Roßbacher, Gerald Futscher, and Jürgen Thaler present and discuss nine exciting new releases of the year – ranging from established authors to newcomer books off the beaten path.
Looking for inspiring Christmas reading? Verena Roßbacher, Gerald Futscher, and Jürgen Thaler lively discuss nine literary new releases from 2026. The selection ranges from works by established authors to debuts by remarkable newcomers outside the mainstream. They explore plotlines, linguistic features, and societal themes of the books—critically, enthusiastically, and entertainingly.
Verena Roßbacher, winner of the Austrian Book Prize for Mon Chéri and Our Demolished Souls, lives in Berlin and teaches at the Literature Institute in Biel. Gerald Futscher, internationally acclaimed composer and pianist, enriches the discussion with a musical perspective. Jürgen Thaler, head of the Franz-Michael-Felder Archive, completes the trio as an expert of the literary scene. An evening for anyone who wants to look beyond the confines of the book market.
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Through the Year of Books 2026 – Discussion with Verena Roßbacher, Gerald Futscher, and Jürgen Thaler
12/09, 07:30 PM, Theater Kosmos
Literature Café Special
Literary evening with reading and discussion
12/18, 04:00 PM, Stadtbibliothek Dornbirn
Sounds of Light – Festive Christmas Concert with Trio Melocorda
Christmas Concert
12/10, 07:30 PM, Vorarlberger Landesbibliothek
St. Nicholas Prelude
Christmas Concert
12/11, 06:00 PM, Pfarramt St. Christoph - Rohrbach
LISTEN WITH US: Stories to Hear
Christmas Storytelling
11/17, 04:00 PM, Pfarramt St. Christoph - Rohrbach