Rafik Schami is a story teller in the true sense. He was in my home town last year to present his newest book "Die dunkle Seite der Liebe" (The Dark Side of Love), and he was just amazing. Generally I am bored with readings about half way through, but he didn't even bring his book (except for the book table in the corner). Placed himself in front of us on a high stool and started telling us the story. Amazing and creative storyteller, this man.