Selene Mariani in Hildesheim: Reading from Seeing the Clouds from the Attic Window

A literary kickoff for an afternoon between longing, the present, and sound

With the season opening Dreaming, the St. Jakobi Literature House invites you to a reading that connects literary experience and spatial staging. Guest is Selene Mariani, whose new novel Seeing the Clouds from the Attic Window addresses the big questions of a fulfilled life amid the crises of the present. The event starts on September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the St. Jakobi Literature House in Hildesheim. ([wallstein-verlag.de](https://www.wallstein-verlag.de/lesungen.html))

Between Inner World and Reality

Mariani's protagonist approaches the quiet but decisive question of how life can succeed when expectations, work, family, and time pressure rub against each other. The novel thinks not loudly, but precisely: with observational skill, psychological tension, and a style that transforms the everyday into language. This is precisely where the literary quality of this evening lies. ([wallstein-verlag.de](https://www.wallstein-verlag.de/9783835360914-aus-dem-dachfenster-die-wolken-sehen.html?utm_source=openai))

A reading with literary depth

Selene Mariani studied at the Hildesheim Literature Institute, published miniatures in Blau and Ellis, and has been nominated for the Prenzlauer Berg Literature Prize, the Berlin Audio Play Prize, and the BücherFrauen Literature Prize, among others. The author represents a voice of contemporary literature that combines intimate experience with social perception. ([selenemariani.com](https://www.selenemariani.com/vita))

A place with atmosphere and history

The St. Jakobi Literature House is located in the middle of the Hildesheim pedestrian zone in a pilgrimage church over 500 years old. The place combines historically significant architecture with cultural openness and is ideal for an author meeting that promises closeness, concentration, and conversation. Barrier-free access, wheelchair-accessible toilets, and ground-level areas make the visit easier; at the same time, the sacred space shapes a special reading atmosphere. ([stjakobi.de](https://stjakobi.de/meta/kontakt-anfahrt))

Summer conclusion with coffee, cake, and conversation

For the opening of the new season Dreaming, there is not only literature, but also a look behind the scenes: The new stage set in the nave will be shown for the first time, along with coffee and cake as an invitation to linger. Children are expressly welcome, as are adults seeking a cultivated, stimulating afternoon. ([wallstein-verlag.de](https://www.wallstein-verlag.de/lesungen.html))

Conclusion

Those who value literature as an encounter, as a mental movement, and as a sensual cultural moment will find a strong kickoff to the new season here. Selene Mariani reads from a novel that takes seriously questions of self-determination, family, and contemporary crisis without losing its poetic lightness. This afternoon promises a finely composed literary experience in a special space. Being there live is worthwhile. ([wallstein-verlag.de](https://www.wallstein-verlag.de/lesungen.html))

Official channels of Selene Mariani:

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• Website: https://www.selenemariani.com/
• Publisher: https://www.wallstein-verlag.de/autoren/selene-mariani.html

Sources:

• Selene Mariani - Vita
• Wallstein Verlag - Seeing the Clouds from the Attic Window
• Wallstein Verlag - Readings and Book Presentations
• Literature House St. Jakobi Hildesheim - Contact, Directions, and Accessibility
• Literature House St. Jakobi Hildesheim - House History
• Rausgegangen Hildesheim - Event Overview