CONEHEADS and HIGHBROWS Part 1. Word'n'voice: Alexander vom Dorp, Ilia Kitup, Alistair Noon, Felipe Sáez Riquelme, Jordan Lee Schnee. Part 2. Word'n'paper: Felipe Sáez Riquelme "Objetos públicos/ Public Objects" (Spanish/ English) Sparrow "Songs My Mother Taught Me" (English/ Russian) Part 3. Word'n'sound: Jordan Lee Schnee "Il concertino settembrino"
A frantic love letter to love itself, Romeo & Seahorse is a sexy, frightening, tender, and visceral rush through Berlin’s chemsex scene. Nikolaj Tange Lange will read from the book and talk about some of the themes; love, desire, and addiction, and why Romeo and Juliet has more to say about chemsex than it does about love. Copies are available for advance purchase at ivallan’s if you want to read them ahead of the event and be part of the discussion. Nikolaj will sign your copy if you bring it 💚
The veteran historian, freelance journalist, tour guide and author reads from his newest book Revolutionary Berlin, an anticapitalist walking guide. Few European cities can boast a history as storied and tumultuous as that of Berlin. For more than 150 years it has been at the centre of revolutionary politics; of era-defining struggles between the Left and the Right. It has been bombed, rebuilt and carved in two. In Revolutionary Berlin, you can stand in the places where this history was written, and to follow in the footsteps of those who helped write it. Through nine self-guided tours illustrated with maps and photographs, readers enter the heady world of 19th century anti-colonial struggles, the 1918 November Revolution and the 1987 May Day riots — encountering the city's workers, queer community and radical women along the way. The first English-language guidebook to tell the story of Berlin's radical history, this is a must-have for Berliners and visitors alike. We will have the book for sale at the shop. Already own it? Bring it to get it signed! Plus: How Revolutionary are you? History Quiz with ivallan’s prizes!
Food&Thought is a book club for those who love to talk and eat, and to talk about eating. Whether feeling the most inspired from the kitchen or at the plate, this is the place to put some thought to food. Meeting once a quarter, this club will explore food literature through both nonfiction and fiction! Anyone can join, everyone is welcome. At the very first meeting we will discuss Nigella Lawson’s Eat, Cook, Repeat. The book can be ordered through ivallan's books or read at the shop so you're ready to be part of the discussion. In the spirit of Halloween, please bring your favourite treat to share 🎃 🍭 🥧 🍰 🍬 RSVP through the bio of @eatonistic on instagram.
A new edition of your fave trans* and gender non-conforming poetry night. Readers to be announced.
In December ivallan’s books will be celebrating our 3rd birthday and this year we want to celebrate the life of ivallan’s heart and vision, Ilya. On Sunday December 8th we will host a day of performances, readings & tributes with food and drinks in Ilya’s honour. This invitation goes out to friends and family, lovers, neighbours and anyone who has a special place in their heart for Ilya and for this little shop. Everyone is welcome. We will have food and drinks at the shop and ask those who can to contribute a dish of food to our buffet. Feel free to drop by last minute/anytime, but if you already know you are coming please RSVP through our bio (or message for link) if you so we can be sure to plan enough food and drinks and time for performances. We want to accommodate as many people as possible but we’re a small space (particularly in winter) so advance planning helps. Please help spread this invitation to everyone who knows and loves Ilya who might not use social media ❤️. Planned program: Sunday December 8th 12.00 -15.00 Kid-friendly time With fruit, alcohol-free Glühwein and cookies. Contributions to the buffet are welcome. The new version of our cat book mascot by @rorymidhani is presented 15.00 -17.00 In celebration of Ilya Readings, Speeches and Performances by friends and family. Music. Readings from the ivallan’s Ilya Zine. 17.00 - Potluck buffet Food and drinks and celebration continues. Contributions to the buffet are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you all there <3
Difficult Women Book Club is a book club for anyone who wants to discover books written by women and other FLINTA* authors. They are a global book club that started in Barcelona and now has chapters all over the world. 🌸 Once a month, they get together to dive into the world of literature, exploring both non-fiction and fiction! Anyone can join, everyone is welcome. Their first book will be I have never known men by Jacqueline Harpman. Please read or familiarise yourself with the book so that you're ready to discuss it when we meet. You can order it from Ivallan's books. Drinks and snacks will be available for a small donation. To join othe first meeting go to https://linktr.ee/dwbc_berlin You can also just write to @difficultwomenbookclub_berl.in for a link to join the WhatsApp Community.