What’s better than reading a good book? Talking about it with Estonians from around the globe who secretly love nothing more than arguing over which one is the best.
On Tuesday, 26 August 2025, GlobalEstonian.com is hosting a virtual meet-up where books take centre stage — and no, you don’t need to dust off your old school copy of Tôde ja õigus (Truth and Justice).
This time, the spotlight is on Dr. Sirje Kiin (USA), a comparative literature scholar who has spent her life immersed in the beauty and bite of Estonian books. She’ll reveal the books that shaped her life, why Estonian literature hits differently when you live between two cultures, and where to find those gems even if your local library thinks “Estonia” is somewhere near IKEA.
⏰ Time: 26 August 2025, 16.00–17.15 (Estonian time)
📍 Where: Online (Teams)
🎟 Registration: Register here
Expect insights into
You’ll get insights into (wording may wary):
- Why Estonian novels sometimes know you better than your therapist.
- How books can be the ultimate identity glue — especially when your heart is in two places at once.
- Pro tips for hunting down Estonian literature abroad (spoiler: it’s not all smuggled in suitcases).
Bring your own book
This isn’t a sit-back-and-nod kind of session. Bring along your own favourite — that Estonian book that made you cry, laugh, or do a happy dance. Share it with the group and prepare to discover some new “must reads” to add to your midnight shopping list.
What’s next?
This is just one of three global meet-ups this year. The next one happens on 27 November 2025 — because nobody reads just one book a year. So, wherever you are — Adelaide, Tartu, or hiding behind a mountain of unread novels in Toronto — brew yourself a strong coffee, grab a book, and log in. Together, we’ll prove that Estonian literature is very much capable of keeping us all connected.
👉 Register here (or click below, if buttons are your thing).
More to come
And remember — don’t wander too far from your bookshelf. Our very own Southern Hemisphere Estonian Book Club is back October 26th, with a special guest Estonian author dropping by for a chat. Stay tuned for more information — we promise it’ll be worth clearing your reading list and calendar.
