Culture
Audiobooks Account for a Third of Books ‘Read’ in Iceland
The popularity of audiobooks in Iceland has exploded in recent years, RÚV reports. A third of books ‘read’ in Iceland are now consumed in audio
Larissa Kyzer
February 20, 2022
Books
Culture
A Third of Icelanders Read Five or More Books in the Past Month
It’s the time of the Christmas book flood, or jólabókaflóð, in Iceland and it seems that Icelanders are reading just as avidly as ever before. According
Larissa Kyzer
November 28, 2021
Culture
Nordic Noir Author Arnaldur Indriðason Awarded
Best-selling Nordic noir author Arnaldur Indriðason was awarded the Jónas Hallgrímsson Prize yesterday. The award is given annually on November 16, Icelandic Language Day, to
Jelena Ćirić
November 17, 2021
Culture
Impostor Poets Make Impressive International Debut
Fríða Ísberg and Þóra Hjörleifsdóttir, two members of Iceland’s Impostor Poets collective, are catching the attention of readers around the world. Þóra’s novel Magma (translated
Larissa Kyzer
October 17, 2021
Culture
Icelandic Literature Featured in Words Without Borders’ Latest Issue
Icelandic fiction and poetry in English translation are the focus of literary magazine Words Without Borders’ April issue. Guest edited by translator Larissa Kyzer, the
Jelena Ćirić
April 8, 2021
Business
Book Sales Up By 30% in Iceland
Pre-Christmas book sales are up by 30% in Iceland compared to the same time last year, RÚV reports. Giving books as Christmas presents is a
Jelena Ćirić
December 10, 2020
Culture
Author Gerður Kristný Receives Jónas Hallgrímsson Award
Writer Gerður Kristný received the 2020 Jónas Hallgrímsson Award yesterday at a ceremony streamed live from Reykjavík’s Harpa Concert Hall. The award is bestowed annually
Jelena Ćirić
November 17, 2020
Culture
Icelanders Reading More During Pandemic
Icelanders are reading more books and listening to more audiobooks this year than last year. A survey commissioned by the Icelandic Literature Centre shows that
Jelena Ćirić
November 16, 2020
Culture
Icelandic Publishers Optimistic About Christmas Book Flood
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Icelandic publishers are not especially worried sales will drop during this year’s Christmas Book Flood, RÚV reports. While restrictions limit the
Jelena Ćirić
November 10, 2020
Culture
Online Literary Festival Features Five Icelandic Authors
New York City’s Sant Jordi Online Literary Festival will feature five Icelandic authors in readings, book chats, and performances this weekend. The festival, running from
Jelena Ćirić
April 21, 2020
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