American author and Wunderkind of the American literary scene Reif Larsen thrilled his audience at his first reading in Germany from his debut novel The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet. Larsen, in Frankfurt at the invitation of his German publisher, the S. Fischer Verlag, did the first-ever reading of his debut novel for a German audience at the Union International Club e.V. on October 27, at the Villa Merton. The reading was also supported by the Consulate General Frankfurt. Consul General Ned Alford welcomed the packed audience of over 100 guests and introduced the acclaimed author. His debut novel, written while still a student, became an instant literary sensation and is now published in 30 countries. The reading was moderated by Felicitas von Lovenberg, literary editor of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and actor Christoph Maasch read from the German translation Die Karte meiner Träume.
