When does the reading take place?

The crime reading takes place on 20.06.2026 starting at 3:00 PM and is scheduled until 5:00 PM.

What is the entrance fee?

Entrance is free, donations are welcome.

Where is the venue located?

The venue is the village of Sentana, Quellenhofweg 114, 33617 Bielefeld.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

It is an open-air author reading, thus an event taking place outdoors.

Is there music at the reading?

Yes, the reading is announced with music by Thomas Schweitzer.

Which books will Heike Rommel present?

The new crime novel Bright Sand and Dark Death as well as the anthology Pickert, Pölter, and Pistols Volume 2 are announced.

Heike Rommel Ignites an Intelligent Crime Evening Full of Proximity in the Village of Sentana

Name: Heike Rommel reads in the village of Sentana from Bright Sand and Dark Death
Start: 2026-06-20T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-20T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Dorf Sentana

Crime Reading in the Village of Sentana: Heike Rommel Brings Bielefeld to Listen

As part of the 2nd Crime Festival OWL, this open-air author reading invites you to a literary afternoon filled with suspense, regionality, and a lively reading atmosphere. Heike Rommel presents her new crime novel Bright Sand and Dark Death and also showcases the anthology Pickert, Pölter, and Pistols Volume 2. Accompanied by music, a special literary experience unfolds in the village of Sentana, appealing to both crime enthusiasts and cultural audiences.

An Evening with Local Depth

Heike Rommel has been a recognizable voice of regional crime fiction in Bielefeld for years. Her stories connect psychological suspense with a precise view of characters, milieu, and locations. This is the essence of the author encounter in Sentana: stemming from a closeness to the city, a knack for sharpness, and a genre that thrives on atmosphere.

Between Suspense, Music, and Festival Feel

The event is announced as an open-air reading with music by Thomas Schweitzer. This setting gives the occasion a festive yet intimate touch. For those who want to not just read literature but hear and experience it in the moment, a stage for spoken art, crime suspense, and cultural exchange is offered here. The combination of reading and music creates that intensification that makes a good reading situation so striking.

The Location: Village Sentana as a Unique Backdrop

Village Sentana in Bielefeld is not just the event venue but also a place of encounter. The farm at the Teutoburg Forest offers a natural environment with an accessible seminar room, good connections, and parking right in front of the site. This setting is ideal for a literary event in early summer: open, quiet, and yet close to the city. The address Quellenhofweg 114 in 33617 Bielefeld makes planning the journey easy.

What It's All About Literarily

Rommel reads from a brand-new crime novel that continues her series featuring Commissioner Dominik Domeyer. Additionally, the current anthology Pickert, Pölter, and Pistols, where OWL appears as the setting for criminal short stories, will be highlighted. For readers, this opens up an evening that intertwines regional history, suspense arcs, and contemporary literature. Those wanting to experience Westphalian crime fiction at its best will get a concentrated preview here.

Conclusion

This crime reading in the village of Sentana promises a summer afternoon full of suspense, atmosphere, and literary intimacy. Heike Rommel reads from new material, the festival's accompanying program sets additional accents, and the location itself contributes with its special situation to the intensity of the event. Anyone wanting to experience Bielefeld crime literature live should not miss this date.