It was about time that Sebastian Fitzek released a new book and did reading sessions. My hometown was added to the tour rather late, the happier I was about it. Today was the day I was looking forward to the most during the last couple of weeks and I was not disappointed. Suzie went with me, like we did last June. I made her read Sebastian Fitzek. Sebastian’s current book is called “Der Augenjäger” (The Eye Hunter/Chaser) and is a sequel to “Der Augensammler” (The Eye Collector). All of his books are psycho thrillers.
Both books are not my favourites, even though it is hard to rate his books. Actually all of his books get 5 out of 5 points from me, still there are differences. Both books have their weak parts that feel pretty slow (some of his other books literally take my breath away) but still exciting. Even though you know there will be a twist at the end, I am either too stupid or just read the signs wrong, but I am always like “WTF?” at the end but it still makes sense and you think “I should have known that”. Unfortunately you can hardly tell what the books are about without giving away too much, that is why I won’t do it here either.
Sebastian’s books are translated into English as well. Here on his website you can get information about them in English.

First of all I want to say that when you go to the Sebastian Fitzek reading, don’t expect too many parts of the book read to you and that’s it. I share Sebastian’s opinion here: I can read. Plus when Sebastian comes I’ve already read the book. So that Sebastian talks about himself, his ideas and his life so much is what I like most about his events. What we learned this time:
- son David was born 5 weeks too early
- playing drums to daughter Charlotte makes her smile and stop crying
- they kept the placenta after Charlotte’s birth in the fridge for a month
- again a couple of stories about his ex-girlfriend
- this time stories about his ex-girlfriend’s family have been added
- he is not allowed to tell us anything about the next book, but spoke about the one after the next
- “Der Seelenbrecher” might eventually be turned into a movie
- the movie for “Das Kind” (The Child) is in post production

A little bummer was that “Das Kind” was entirely shot in English, including German actors speaking English – horrible English. I have my doubts that this will attract a native English speaking audience at all. However we got to see some scenes from the movie. “Das Kind” is my least favourite book, however I am looking forward to seeing it in cinema – in German.

Sebastian’s dry humour makes those evenings so much fun. He doesn’t mind making fun of himself either, which makes him the more likeable and real. He even sets up the equipment for his reading himself.
After every reading he signs books and is available for photos – and what patience that man has with that. Of course I got my book signed as well and got my very personal fan moment, when I told him my name and he looked at me saying “Wir kennen uns wa?” (“We know each other, right?”) – it wasn’t my first reading and I was also sending a few emails (on which I always got a reply!!!). Suzie was so kind to take a picture – of him signing my book and with me. His shirt says “Irrenmagnet” which means a person that attracks crazy/freaky people, because that is something he always states. I made him open his shirt so that you can see it on the pic, because as you all know I am a bit freaky and I just found that incredidbly amusing. He was saying: “I hope that doesn’t make you look bad now. ” – If he knew.

So here are the pictures. I also added the ones from last year. The picture on top of the post is from me while we were waiting for the reading to begin.