We are pleased to announce that the German contribution to this year's EU Book Club will take place in the second half of October at the Alliance Française in Vancouver.

Our selection for 2025 is Anna Seghers’ powerful novel The Seventh Cross (Das siebte Kreuz), a landmark of 20th-century German literature. Set in 1930s Nazi Germany, the novel tells the story of seven prisoners who escape from a concentration camp, and one man’s journey through a society gripped by fear and complicity.

We are delighted to welcome back Professor Florian Gassner (UBC) as our guest speaker. With his deep insight and engaging style, Dr. Gassner always brings new dimensions to our conversations and invites thought-provoking discussion. We look forward to another lively and enriching exchange with all participants!

📚 You can find The Seventh Cross at local bookstore Upstart & Crow or borrow a copy from the Vancouver Public Library.

More details—including date, time, and how to register—will follow soon.