When does the reading with Sophia Kimmig take place?

The event takes place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does Sophia Kimmig's event take place?

The reading takes place in the Interim Central Library of the Cologne City Library.

What is the topic of Move!?

Sophia Kimmig discusses the significance of movement for life on Earth and the mobility of various animals.

Who moderates the conversation?

Sophia Kimmig speaks with Jana Forkel about her book and the movement forms of animals described therein.

How long does the event last?

The event time is stated as 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Sophia Kimmig reads Move! in Cologne 2026

Name: Sophia Kimmig: Move!
Start: 2026-10-20T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Interim Zentralbibliothek, Stadtbibliothek Köln

When movement becomes the big question in life

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Cologne City Library invites you to a special literary encounter: The doctorate wild biologist and author Sophia Kimmig speaks as part of the MINT Festival and the cultural program of the Interim Central Library about her book Move! How movement determines life. In conversation with Jana Forkel, she opens the view on a capacity that shapes our lives in both a natural and fundamental way.

A reading between natural science and nature writing

Movement seems invisible in everyday life until viewed from the perspective of other living beings. Kimmig's nonfiction book combines scientific precision with narrative vividness, making movement a fascinating topic of nature observation. The arctic fox wanders over frozen seas, butterflies cover thousands of kilometers, and eels follow mysterious paths through the oceans.

In this reading, biological knowledge, literary portrayal, and cultural discourse intersect. Kimmig shows how mobility determines evolution, survival, and adaptation. Her narrative nonfiction prose translates complex interrelationships into compelling imagery and takes us deep into the life worlds of wild animals.

Freedom and Vulnerability

Every movement opens opportunities while also carrying risks. The leap into new territory, the flight to a safe resting place, or the hike through unknown landscapes represent freedom, but also vulnerability. It is precisely in this tension that the literary quality of Move! lies: The book views movement not only as a biological function but as an existential condition of life.

Sophia Kimmig connects her experience as a scientist with the art of language and vivid observation. Her books About Foxes and Humans and Living Night have established her as a distinctive voice in contemporary nature writing. The author lives in Berlin and is committed to environmental education, knowledge transfer, and the promotion of nature and species conservation.

A conversation that changes perspectives

The conversation with Jana Forkel promises a reading atmosphere where scientific facts meet personal observation and narrative intimacy. The audience experiences an author who does not present biological research dryly but translates it into a lively, accessible language. Thus, a literary experience is created for all those interested in animals, evolution, ecology, and the poetic dimension of nonfiction.

The event is part of the MINT Festival of the Cologne City Library, which is themed Everything in motion in 2026. In doing so, the encounter with the author integrates into a larger dialogue about science, society, and the forces that keep our world in motion.

Conclusion: Understanding nature, seeing movement anew

Visitors can expect an informative reading followed by an encounter with the author and an unusual perspective on life in motion. Anyone who wants to learn how polar foxes, butterflies, and eels navigate their world and why mobility means both strength and risk will experience an evening full of language art, nature knowledge, and new perspectives in the conversation about Move!.