When an author reads from their books in literary houses, bookstores, and city libraries, literature has a home advantage. The audience consists of connoisseurs and enthusiasts. It’s different in schools: here, the reader steps onto uncertain ground. Bringing literature into schools means playing an away game. Defeats can be expected. But as we know, won away games count double. In other words, literature can have a lasting impact in schools. Burkhard Spinnen shares his experiences with readings in schools. In "Reading Away," he describes the circumstances of his appearances. He consistently takes the time to reflect on what role literature should play in schools and what role it currently has. Beyond the PISA study, it is a pointed, compelling book about the reality in the educational provinces.