The Nordic House

REYKJAVIK INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL 2023


Free entry

The 16th Reykjavík International Literary Festival is just around the corner and promises to be one of the most exciting events of the year for literature lovers. The festival will be held from April 19th to April 23rd, 2023 and admission is completely free.

 

See program 2023
Watch the program in Live Stream here. 

Wednesday Evening – Iðnó
Thursday – Nordic House
Thursday Evening – Iðnó
Friday – Nordic House
Friday Evening – Iðnó
Saturday – Nordic House

The Reykjavík International Literary Festival is a celebration of literature and storytelling. It is a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with some of the world’s most celebrated authors and hear their stories firsthand. This year’s festival will feature a diverse lineup of renowned writers from all over the world, including Colson Whitehead, Jenny Colgan, and Aasne Seierstad.

Colson Whitehead is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Underground Railroad.” His writing explores themes of race, history, and the human condition, making him a powerful voice in contemporary literature. Jenny Colgan is a bestselling author and a champion of women’s fiction. Her novels are a celebration of life, love, and the joy of the everyday. Aasne Seierstad is an acclaimed non-fiction author, whose work is a testament to the power of storytelling to shed light on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

The Reykjavík International Literary Festival is more than just a series of readings. It is a gathering of people from all over the world who share a passion for books and storytelling. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend workshops, book signings, and Q&A sessions with the authors, as well as explore the city’s vibrant literary scene.

The festival is free to attend, and organizers are committed to making it accessible to all. Whether you are an avid reader or simply looking to broaden your horizons, the Reykjavík International Literary Festival is the perfect event for anyone who loves books.

“The Reykjavík International Literary Festival is an opportunity to celebrate the power of the written word and to bring people together around a shared love of books,” said festival director Stella Soffía Jóhannesdóttir. “We are thrilled to welcome such a talented lineup of authors this year and can’t wait to see the community come together to embrace the written word.”

2023 Lineup:

  • Jenny Colgan
  • Mariana Enriquez
  • Jan Grue
  • Vigdis Hjorth
  • Hannah Kent
  • Kim Leine
  • Kirsten Hammann
  • Alexander McCall Smith
  • Dina Nayeri
  • Alejandro Palomas
  • Boualem Sansal
  • Åsne Seierstad
  • Gonçalo M. Tavares
  • Lea Ypi
  • Colson Whitehead
  • Benný Sif Ísleifsdóttir
  • Bragi Ólafsson
  • Eva Björg Ægisdóttir
  • Ewa Marcinek
  • Gyrðir Elíasson
  • Haukur Már Helgason
  • Hildur Knútsdóttir
  • Júlía Margrét Einarsdóttir
  • Kristín Eiríksdóttir
  • Kristín Svava Tómasdóttir
  • Natasha S
  • Pedro Gunnlaugur Garcia
  • Örvar Smárason

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