When does the reading take place?

The event runs on May 21, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Yes, entry is free. However, registration is requested.

Where does the event take place?

At the district library Sennestadt, Elbeallee 70, 33689 Bielefeld.

Which authors will read that evening?

Meike Messal and Doris Oetting will jointly present the reading.

Are there hints for book signings?

The event pages mention reading and registration; further details on signings are not specified.

Is the event accessible?

There is no reliable information available regarding accessibility in the sources provided.

Two crime authors unleash literary tension and regional darkness in Bielefeld

Name: 2nd Crime Festival OWL - Deadly Duo
Start: 2026-05-21T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-21T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtteilbibliothek Sennestadt

When East Westphalia-Lippe becomes the crime scene of literature

With the 2nd Crime Festival OWL - Deadly Duo, an evening full of crime literature, reading atmosphere, and dense tension invades the district library Sennestadt on May 21, 2026. The crime authors Meike Messal and Doris Oetting present their latest texts and the new anthology Pickert, Pölter und Pistolen (Volume 2), a literary panorama from OWL that intertwines humor, darkness, and regional accuracy. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1635517?utm_source=openai))

Two voices, one literary tension space

Meike Messal brings the approach of an experienced crime author whose novels and short stories thrive on the tension of coast, province, and psychological intensification; Doris Oetting complements the evening with a focus on human abysses, everyday fractures, and the precision of narrative tension. Messal was born in 1975 in Minden, studied Germanistics, English, and American studies in Hamburg, and published Düsterstrand, one of her early crime novels; Oetting was born in 1970 in Lübbecke and enjoys describing the relationship between everyday life, atmosphere, and literary density in her books. ([prolibris-verlag.de](https://www.prolibris-verlag.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Leseprobe-Duesterstrand.pdf))

Crime festival with a regional profile

The festival sees itself as much more than a classic reading. The event series brings together at several locations in East Westphalia-Lippe what characterizes crime literature today: regional locations, carefully composed narratives, a feel for milieu, and a pleasure in literary observation. The focus of this evening is on the new anthology and the current books of both authors, as well as the immediate author encounter, which unfolds its special charm, especially in a library. ([2krimifestivalowl.de](https://www.2krimifestivalowl.de/))

A place with a close, quiet library atmosphere

The Sennestadt district library at Elbeallee 70, 33689 Bielefeld, opens a concentrated, accessible cultural space for the evening. The location is designated as a library address on the day of the event; the library has regular opening hours with staff on several weekdays and is integrated into the network of Bielefeld libraries as a district library. The event is marked as fully booked, yet registration is explicitly mentioned by the organizer. ([service.bielefeld.de](https://service.bielefeld.de/detail/-/vr-bis-detail/einrichtung/1856287/show))

What visitors can expect

The program includes literary tension, an intense reading atmosphere, and the chance to experience the authors with their current work up close. According to the event page, Meike Messal will read from Weserfluch and her short story in Pickert, Pölter & Pistolen Volume 2; Doris Oetting will present Decision in Norderney and will also read from the anthology. The evening thus combines book premieres, crime expertise, and the charm of a lively encounter with contemporary literature. ([stadtbibliothek-bielefeld.de](https://stadtbibliothek-bielefeld.de/tabid/24/EventID/2190/CRC/A10A00DBC2D9C381AB7AFD821949C171/Default.aspx?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Whoever seeks crime literature with a regional profile, two prominent authors, and an intimate library backdrop will find an evening with clear cultural added value here. The 2nd Crime Festival OWL - Deadly Duo promises literary precision, atmospheric density, and an encounter that resonates long afterwards. Those who want to be there should experience the event live. ([stadtbibliothek-bielefeld.de](https://stadtbibliothek-bielefeld.de/tabid/24/EventID/2190/CRC/A10A00DBC2D9C381AB7AFD821949C171/Default.aspx?utm_source=openai))

Official channels of Meike Messal:

Website: https://www.messal.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010691737129
Instagram: no official profile found
Publisher: https://www.prolibris-verlag.de/

Meike Messal and Doris Oetting in Bielefeld: Reading from the Crime Festival OWL

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