24. April, 2023 News : The honorary award Orðstír was presented at Bessastaðir, the presidential residence, on April 21st

The award Orðstír, an honorary award for translations of Icelandic literature to a foreign language, is presented biannually and is presented for an excellent translation of a work of Icelandic literature into another language, resulting in the increased renown of Icelandic literature abroad.

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11. April, 2023 News : Translators' Seminar held in Reykjavík April 2023

The goal of the seminar is to strengthen bonds between translators of Icelandic literature into foreign languages and to show appreciation for their work, because translators are important ambassadors of literature, spreading the word far and wide. 

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12. April, 2023 News : Books from Iceland 2023: Selected titles of fiction, non-fiction, children & YA, crime fiction and more

The Icelandic Literature Center announces the new annual booklet, Books from Iceland 2023, which includes selected Icelandic titles from last year.

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6. February, 2023 News : Millions of Readers

 

The interest and demand for Icelandic books is there, the ground is fertile. With a concerted effort and strong support, we can further expand the reach of Icelandic literature around the globe.

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27. January, 2023 News : The Icelandic Literary Prize and The Blood Drop, The Icelandic Crime Fiction Awards 2022 announced

The Icelandic Literary Prize are given in three categories; for fiction, non-fiction and children's- and young-adult books. This is the first time The Blood Drop is awarded simultaneously with the Icelandic Literary Prize.  

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2. December, 2022 News : Nominations for The Icelandic Literary Prize 2022 and The Blood Drop, Icelandic Crime Fiction Awards 2022

The winners of the Icelandic Literary Prize 2022 will be announced in the end of January. This is the first time that The Blood Drop, Icelandic Crime Fiction Awards will be announced at the same time as The Icelandic Literary Prize. 

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29. November, 2022 News : One third of the Icelandic nation reads books every day

 According to a new reading suvey, the number of people that never reads increases and the number of people that reads a lot increases as well. 

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11. October, 2022 News : Frankfurt Book Fair October takes place October 19 to 23

Please feel free to book a meeting at islit@islit.is or drop by at the Icelandic stand, 4.0 D31.      

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15. September, 2022 News : Gothenburg Book Fair 2022: Icelandic literature and authors

Einar Kárason and Guðrún Eva Mínervudóttir are Iceland's representatives at the Fair September 22-25.

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The honorary award Orðstír was presented at Bessastaðir, the presidential residence, on April 21st - 24. April, 2023 News

The award Orðstír, an honorary award for translations of Icelandic literature to a foreign language, is presented biannually and is presented for an excellent translation of a work of Icelandic literature into another language, resulting in the increased renown of Icelandic literature abroad.

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Translators' Seminar held in Reykjavík April 2023 - 11. April, 2023 News

The goal of the seminar is to strengthen bonds between translators of Icelandic literature into foreign languages and to show appreciation for their work, because translators are important ambassadors of literature, spreading the word far and wide. 

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Books from Iceland 2023: Selected titles of fiction, non-fiction, children & YA, crime fiction and more - 12. April, 2023 News

The Icelandic Literature Center announces the new annual booklet, Books from Iceland 2023, which includes selected Icelandic titles from last year.

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