Central European Book Club in 2026

The ICC cordially invites you to the meetings of the Central European Book Club in 2026. It is a space not only for discussing literature, but also for dialogue, where books become a starting point for building community, establishing relationships and reflecting together on the values that unite the inhabitants of Central Europe.

For 2026, we have selected another set of Central European literature titles, which are among the most interesting works of recent years. We will discuss not only their plots, but also refer to the social and historical background of individual works, touching upon the most important themes and motifs related to a given region and its specific characteristics. The program will include outstanding works of European literature, which will serve as a starting point for inspiring discussions led by experienced moderators.

Meetings of the Central European Book Club in 2026:

January 13: Renata Bożek, “Wyjarzmiona”, Marginesy Publishing House. Moderator: Paulina Małochleb

February 17: Kristina Sabaliauskaitė, “Peter's Empress”, translated by Eliza Deszczyńska, Literary Publishing House. Moderator: Paulina Małochleb

March 10: Darko Cvijetić, “Schindler's Lift”, translated by Dorota Jovanka Ćirlić, Oficyna Literacka Noir sur Blanc. Moderator: Aleksandra Wojtaszek

April 21: László Krasznahorkai, “And the World Goes On”, translated by Elżbieta Sobolewska, Czarne Publishing House. Hosted by Daniel Warmuz

May 19: Jurica Pavičić, “Red Water”, translated by Leszek Małczak, Noir sur Blanc Literary Publishing House. Hosted by Aleksandra Wojtaszek.

June 9: József Debreczeni, "The Cold Crematorium", trans. Daniel Warmuz, Filia Publishing. Hosted by: Daniel Warmuz     

More details coming soon!

Free admission

We invite you to join us for reading and discussion in the heart of Krakow, among people who believe that books connect Central Europe.

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The ICC will enrich its offer with many innovative events thanks to the project “Modernisation and adaptation of the ground floor of the Ravens House and renovation of the technical infrastructure of the International Cultural Centre in Krakow”, worth PLN 13,541,096.08. This project received PLN 8,744,388.51 in funding from the European Union's European Funds under the FEnIKS programme.

Round table meetings (tastings, discussions and lectures on the cuisine of nations and regions), workshops with elements of sensory perception, city quests, comic book and innovation workshops, as well as meetings of the ICC Youth Council – these are just some of the innovative events offered by the ICC thanks to the implementation of the FEnIKS project! Within 10 years of the project's completion, the total number of new cultural events, compared to the current offer, will amount to 141 per year, 63 of which will be available online or in a hybrid form (stationary and online).