Karolina Kuszyk in Potsdam: Reading and Conversation about In the Houses of Others

An Evening about Memory, Things, and the Language of History

Karolina Kuszyk brings with In the Houses of Others a book to Potsdam that goes far beyond a classic reading. The evening combines literary reflection, historical depth, and a conversation about the German legacies in Poland, which has already been perceived as a Spiegel bestseller in Germany. Kuszyk lives in Berlin and Lower Silesia, works as an author, literary translator, and lecturer, and has received multiple awards for her work. ([herder-institut.de](https://www.herder-institut.de/event/lesung-mit-karolina-kuszyk-in-den-haeusern-der-anderen/))

Traces that Remain

At the center is a material of rare cultural density: houses, objects, memories, changes of ownership. Kuszyk traces how everyday items become witnesses of European history. It is precisely this connection of narrative precision and cultural-historical observation that makes the reading a literary experience with great resonance for all those interested in German-Polish history, memory culture, and contemporary literature. ([herder-institut.de](https://www.herder-institut.de/event/lesung-mit-karolina-kuszyk-in-den-haeusern-der-anderen/))

Reading Atmosphere at the Education Forum

The venue Am Kanal 47 in Potsdam is located in the vicinity of the Education Forum and is firmly anchored as a cultural and learning location in the cityscape. The VHS Potsdam is present there with its address; the City and State Library of Potsdam also lists Am Kanal 47 as its main location. This creates an environment that is particularly conducive to conversations about literature, history, and societal memory. ([vhs.potsdam.de](https://vhs.potsdam.de/?utm_source=openai))

Why This Book Remains Relevant Now

In the Houses of Others is regarded as a work that combines personal observation, reportage, and cultural-historical analysis. The Herder Institute describes the author as a writer born in Legnica who lives in Berlin and Lower Silesia; the award list is also mentioned: Arthur-Kronthal-Prize 2020, Culture Prize Silesia 2023, and Georg Dehio Book Prize 2024. Therefore, a reading speaks not only of literary quality but also of clear authority in the cultural discourse. ([herder-institut.de](https://www.herder-institut.de/event/lesung-mit-karolina-kuszyk-in-den-haeusern-der-anderen/))

Those attending this evening will not experience a mere book presentation, but a profound author encounter: a conversation about origins, memory, and the fragile biography of things. This event is recommended for readers who want to experience literature not just as consumption, but as an interpretation of the world. ([herder-institut.de](https://www.herder-institut.de/event/lesung-mit-karolina-kuszyk-in-den-haeusern-der-anderen/))

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Sources:

• Herder Institute - Reading with Karolina Kuszyk
• Wydawnictwo Czarne - Poniemieckie
• German Cultural Forum Eastern Europe - In the Houses of Others
• Potsdam Tourism - Event Entry