The world’s largest book fair, Frankfurter Buchmesse, once again opened its doors from October 15–19, 2025, in Frankfurt, Germany—welcoming dreamers, storytellers, and innovators from around the globe. Known as the beating heart of the publishing world, this grand event gathers more than 7,500 exhibitors from over 100 countries, along with an expected 280,000 attendees and 10,000 media professionals. It’s not just a fair—it’s a global celebration of literature, culture, and creativity.
This year’s fair promises to be extraordinary, with over 4,000 seminars and roundtable discussions spotlighting the future of books and storytelling. From bold new voices to legendary authors, the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 continues to serve as the ultimate hub for discovering fresh perspectives and timeless tales.
This year’s Guest of Honour—Philippines—adds even more vibrance to the event, presenting its rich literary tradition and cultural heritage. With an array of thought-provoking works and captivating stories, the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse promises to be a celebration of imagination without borders.
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As the fair celebrates another successful year of bringing together the brightest minds in publishing, Citi of Books proudly joins the festivities at the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse, showcasing inspiring titles from its talented authors. Among the featured works in the Book Gallery is “Seeking the Hook: New & Selected Poems” by Lou Lipsitz — is a compelling collection of short poems that capture the essence of resilience and inner strength.
Lou Lipsitz has published three books of poems, a political play, a textbook on American politics, and articles and reviews in the field of psychotherapy. Born in Brooklyn, he moved to North Carolina where, for thirty years, he taught political science in Chapel Hill. He left academics to become a psychotherapist, specializing in men’s issues and life transitions. Throughout this time he has continued writing and publishing poetry. His poems have been widely anthologized and used in teaching literature.
He was recipient of an NEA Writer’s Grant and won the Allen Ginsburg prize in 2002. His newer poems take a more psychological perspective on personal development and family relationships. His writing is characterized by a searching personal honesty, a trenchant boldness, and a good bit of unexpected humor. Most of all, his images and surprising twists remain with the reader.
“Seeking the Hook: New & Selected Poems” by Lou Lipsitz delves deeply into themes that explore the human condition—father and child relationships, anger and grief, the search for one’s inner strength, and the importance of building meaningful connections with others. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1938, Lipsitz brings a lifetime of wisdom and reflection into his work. Divorced, with two children and four grandchildren, his life experiences subtly shape the emotional landscape of his poetry.
The collection follows a central figure on a quest to “seek the hook,” a metaphor for finding purpose, clarity, and fulfillment in life. As the protagonist faces a series of challenges that test their patience, focus, and willpower, the journey transforms into a meditation on endurance and self-discovery. Rather than portraying the pursuit as smooth or glamorous, Lipsitz grounds it in honesty—the struggle itself becomes the teacher.
What makes this collection stand out is its refreshing realism. There are no shortcuts or instant victories here—just the quiet strength of staying the course. The poems remind us that true growth is gradual, shaped by persistence and self-awareness. The protagonist’s unwavering resolve highlights a timeless truth: progress is often less about speed and more about the courage to continue.
By the end, “Seeking the Hook: New & Selected Poems” leaves readers with a resonant message—success is born from patience, resilience, and a willingness to persevere through uncertainty. Lou Lipsitz’s work inspires us to view obstacles not as setbacks, but as essential parts of the journey.
For anyone in need of encouragement to keep moving forward, this collection offers both comfort and motivation, inviting readers to find their own “hook” and trust the path that leads them there.
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