Crime Festival OWL in Bielefeld: Reading from Murderous Stories Enthralls Brackwede

An evening full of suspense, local color, and murderously good literature in Brackwede

With the crime reading 2nd Crime Festival OWL: Murderous Stories from OWL, a literary crime evening will take place on May 29, 2026, at the Brackwede district library. Three authors will present their current works and the new anthology Pickert, Pölter und Pistolen (Volume 2) – a festival format that celebrates regional crime literature from East Westphalia-Lippe with raven black humor, deceptive idyll, and precise language art. Admission is free. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1637943?utm_source=openai))

Criminal literature with an East Westphalian echo

The event relies on the true strength of the genre: the shift between everyday life and the abyss. This is precisely where the reading unfolds its effect. Emlin Borkschert, Werner Pfeil, and Raiko Relling represent a regionally anchored crime culture that narrates characters, milieu, and crime scenes closely related to real life. The festival sees itself as a platform for crime readings that not only create suspense but also make literary quality visible. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1637943?utm_source=openai))

The anthology as a literary magnet

At the center, alongside the individual texts, is the new crime anthology Pickert, Pölter und Pistolen (Volume 2), marking the festival as a communal project of the East Westphalian scene. The official festival appearance refers to short crime stories, to locations in OWL, and to a narrative style that works with human weaknesses, dark passions, and fine irony. It is precisely this mixture that makes the charm of the evening: reading, book presentation, and literary encounter intertwine. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1637943?utm_source=openai))

Location with a calm atmosphere and good infrastructure

The Brackwede district library offers a dedicated event space for readings, as well as seating groups, Wi-Fi, workspaces, and an open, culture-friendly environment. The address Germanenstraße 17 in 33647 Bielefeld is located opposite the district office. Public library spaces of this kind create the intimate reading atmosphere in which language, voice, and text resonate particularly closely. ([stadtbibliothek-bielefeld.de](https://www.stadtbibliothek-bielefeld.de/Standorte/Brackwede))

Author encounter instead of just a program date

Those who appreciate crime literature are looking for not only the plot here but also the author encounter: the voice behind the characters, the narrative perspective behind the crime, the craft behind the suspense. Emlin Borkschert was born in 1974 in East Westphalia and published his crime debut The Joy of One, The Death of Another in 2014; Werner Pfeil was born in 1957 in Paderborn and lives in Hövelhof; Raiko Relling is present as a regional crime author with his own stories and contributions in the OWL area. ([fabelhafte-buecher.de](https://www.fabelhafte-buecher.de/buecher/autoren-und-schriftsteller/emlin-borkschert/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: A must for crime fans in Bielefeld

This evening unites regional crime literature, festival atmosphere, and the special closeness of a library reading. Those seeking suspense, local color, and literary discoveries will experience an atmospheric crime evening in Brackwede with free admission. A visit is worthwhile live, as this is where the energy of the texts becomes most palpable. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1637943?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Bielefeld.JETZT - 2nd Crime Festival OWL: Murderous Stories from OWL
• City Library Bielefeld - Brackwede District Library
• Crime Festival OWL - Official Festival Page
• The Criminale - Werner Pfeil
• Emlin Borkschert - Official Website
• Fabulous Books - Interview with Emlin Borkschert
• CARL Magazine - Raiko Relling