The fourth Poetik Salon at Monacensia, taking place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 19:00 to 22:00, focuses on the theme 'What is Reading?' In light of a contemporary reading culture driven by commercial interests, this event aims to explore the significance of reading in our personal lives. Join the discussion with guests Katrin Lange from Literaturhaus München and Frieder von Ammon from LMU Munich as they delve into how reading has influenced our biographies, shaped pivotal moments, and perhaps even provided foundational quotes that resonate throughout our lives. The evening will also investigate the connection between writing and reading. The Poetik Salon is an open conversation format initiated by Dagmar Leupold and Norbert Niemann.