The monthly Cultural Sunday event is back this weekend in Utrecht. Sunday, March 14, sees a series of events around town based on the theme, Growing Up. In this case, it's about growing up with literature, and it's the theme of the National Book Week, which is taking place this week.

Dutch writer, Joost Zwagerman, author of the book, Duel, will be at Utrecht Central Library (Bibliotheek Utrecht), located at Oudegracht 167, from 15.00-17.00. Award-winning author Charlotte Mutsaers, who grew up in Utrecht, will be speaking at the Stadhuis, Korte Minrebroederstraat 2, from 14.45 till 15.45. Both events are free. There are a number of other events going on around town, as well. Check the official site for the full schedule.

The events are in Dutch, of course, but if your Dutch isn't that good yet, go along for the practice. You may also want to pick up a Dutch book this week. If you spend €12.50 or more on a Dutch book during the National Literary Week, you will receive Joost Zwagerman's book Duel for free. Then, on Cultural Sunday, March 14, take the copy of Duel with you when you ride the train to show to the conductor and you can ride the train for free all day throughout the Netherlands.