During the “Pavilion” book weekend, visitors will be able to buy various books at publishers’ prices and enrich their home library with both the latest literature and literary classics. As many as 25 free events await visitors at the culture bar “Pavilionas” from November 29 to December 1!
Masters of literature and art
The festival will start with Jonos Meko’s book “Bright flashes of beauty”. Short life stories” presentation. The book contains a skillfully written autobiography of the creator, in which Mr. Mekas tells about himself, using incredible and surprising fragments of the lives of the people he met. The living classic Tomas Venclova and the art critic, poet Laima Kreivytė will talk about the sincere, funny and inspiring book.
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Alfonsas Andriuškevičius, who is rarely seen in public and is missed by many, the laureate of the National Prize, poet and art critic, will appear at the presentation of his book “12 ESĖ ir AA BIBLIOTEKA”. According to the writer Giedras Radvilavičiūtė: “When I try to define the uniqueness of A. Andriuškevičius’ style, it is difficult. But it is enough to read a few sentences of any essay to recognize this author…”
There will also be an opportunity to meet another National Prize laureate, poet Donald Kajok, who will present his diaries “Listinas privitamus”, written in 1979-1990. The intimate text reveals a summary of the writer’s creative path, a cross-section of cultural life at that time, observations, notes of everyday life.
The evening of poet and essayist Rolandas Rastauskas, who left us in September, will be held on Friday. The commemoration is organized by the “Eureka!” bookstore, with which R. Rastauskas had a 20-year friendship, and he was also the bookstore’s Godfather, as he came up with this name for the bookstore. The focus of the evening will be a poetry table set up in the bookstore by RoRa, an avid poetry reader and translator. So during the evening we will hear a lot of his favorite poetry, memories and songs.
Bookstore manager Eurika Stogevičienė will remember how RoRa “brought” Marina Abramovič to Lithuania. Poet Agnė Žagrakalytė will invite you to move to Belgium, where city explorer, wanderer RoRa liked to visit, and will tell you about silver bullets from pockets, handbags made from bluesturgi, earrings and even about Brussels sushi – this evening should help you get to know him better.
Bodies and pleasures
The festival will end with the presentation of two interesting but very different books by poets – Austėja Jakas’ debut poetry book “Blue Pleasures” and Tomas Petrulis’ poetic prose book “The Body of a Thing”. The author will be interviewed by literary critic, writer Virginija Kulvinskaitė. Tomas Petrulis, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history (medieval studies) and a master’s degree in religious studies, worked in archives, manuscripts and museums.
Two of his previously published books of poetry, which received the attention of critics, were included in the twelve most creative books compiled by the Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore, “Triukšmo gyvatė” was included in the top five of the “Book of the Year” election. “The Body of a Thing” is the author’s latest book of poetic prose. Austėja Jakas – artist, traveler. Graduated from graphic design studies in Vilnius. Currently lives and works in Austria. “Blue Pleasures” is the author’s first book that received a lot of attention.
What else to pay attention to?
The organizers of the festival suggest paying attention to such books as Georgi Gospodinov’s latest novel “The Hideout of Time”, which won the prestigious “The International Booker” prize for the author already known to Lithuanian readers. You will also hear about the book “Passion according to GH” by literary classic Clarice Lispector, in which the author weaves the forbidden fabric of life: embarking on an epiphanic introspection, raising questions of identity, humanized life and the meaning of feelings.
The book weekend of “Pavilion” will host the discussion of the book “Blood Meridian” by Cormac McCarthy, which was awaited by literary gourmands and expertly translated by Vidas Morkūnas. You should also not miss the discussion of the first part of the septology “About volume calculation” by the Danish author Solvej Balle, in which the writer and translator of the book, Ieva Toleikytė, will also participate. She was the first to share this discovery of the wonderful Danish author on social networks, so the publishing house had no choice but to publish it as soon as possible.
After intensive book presentations, we invite you to see the performance of the young rapper Pijaus Opera on Friday. On Saturday, a solid biography of Charles Bukowski will be presented on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the publishing house “Kitas könys”, followed by funny a party As Gertrude Stein wrote: “Everyone is told to write poems and songs, and everything must be great funny is Montmartre’s favorite word for jocular fun.” The surprise show will feature poets and musicians, cake and champagne, followed by a Bukowski-inspired disco.
“Pavilion” book weekend will take place on November 29. – December 1 in the cultural club “Pavilionas” (Pylimo str. 21B, Vilnius). All events are free.
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What are some of the specific events planned for the ”Pavilion” book weekend?
## Interview with Vilnius Book Fair Organizer
**Host:** Welcome back! Today, we’re discussing the upcoming ”Pavilion” book weekend, a massive literary event brimming with renowned authors, fascinating discussions, and a treasure trove of books for every reader. Joining us is [Organizer Name], one of the driving forces behind this event. Welcome, [Organizer Name].
**Organizer:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Tell us, what can bookworms and casual readers alike expect from the “Pavilion” book weekend?
**Organizer:** This year’s event is shaping up to be truly special. We’ll be hosting 25 free events over three days, catering to a vast array of interests. From established literary giants like Jonos Mekas and Tomas Venclova to up-and-coming talents like Austėja Jakas and Tomas Petrulis, there will be something for everyone. Visitors can browse books at publisher prices, enriching their libraries with both the latest releases and beloved classics [[1](https://www.vilniusliterature.lt/en/)].
**Host:** It sounds like a reader’s paradise. You mentioned some exciting names. Can you highlight a few events that might pique our interest?
**Organizer:** Absolutely! We’re thrilled to kick off the festival with a presentation of Jonos Mekas’s autobiography “Bright flashes of beauty”. Short life stories”.Tomas Venclova and Laima Kreivytė will be discussing the book, offering valuable insights into Mekas’s fascinating life and work.
Also, we’re delighted to welcome back the National Prize laureate Alfonsas Andriuškevičius whose appearances are quite rare these days. He’ll be presenting his new book “12 ESĖ ir AA BIBLIOTEKA”, and the acclaimed writer Giedras Radvilavičiūtė will share her perspectives on his unique style.
**Host:** It seems the “Pavilion” book weekend isn’t just about buying books, but also engaging in meaningful conversations about literature.
**Organizer:** We believe in creating a space for intellectual discourse and fostering a love for both the written word and the community it builds. In addition to author presentations, we’ll host discussions on critically acclaimed books like Cormac McCarthy’s “Blood Meridian” and serebral works like Clarice Lispector’s “Passion according to GH”, ensuring everyone can spark an engaging exchange.
**Host:** That’s truly inspiring. Where and when can our listeners experience this incredible literary event?
**Organizer:** The ”Pavilion” book weekend will take place at the culture bar “Pavilionas” from November 29th to December 1st. We can’t wait to welcome everyone for a weekend filled with the magic of books!
