{"id":55469,"date":"2023-03-16T16:46:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T16:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/?post_type=event&p=55469"},"modified":"2023-04-21T15:03:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T15:03:34","slug":"bokmenntahatid-i-reykjavik-2023","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/bokmenntahatid-i-reykjavik-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"REYKJAVIK INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 16th Reykjav\u00edk 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.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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See program 2023<\/strong><\/a>
\nWatch the program in Live Stream here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday Evening \u2013 I\u00f0n\u00f3<\/a>
\nThursday \u2013 Nordic House<\/a>
\nThursday Evening \u2013 I\u00f0n\u00f3<\/a>
\nFriday \u2013 Nordic House<\/a>
\nFriday Evening \u2013 I\u00f0n\u00f3<\/a>
\nSaturday \u2013 Nordic House<\/a><\/p>\n

The Reykjav\u00edk International Literary Festival is a celebration of literature and storytelling. It is a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with some of the world\u2019s most celebrated authors and hear their stories firsthand. This year\u2019s festival will feature a diverse lineup of renowned writers from all over the world, including <\/span>Colson Whitehead, Jenny Colgan,<\/strong> and <\/span>Aasne Seierstad.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colson Whitehead<\/strong> is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \u201cThe Underground Railroad.\u201d His writing explores themes of race, history, and the human condition, making him a powerful voice in contemporary literature. Jenny Colgan<\/strong> is a bestselling author and a champion of women\u2019s fiction. Her novels are a celebration of life, love, and the joy of the everyday. Aasne Seierstad<\/strong> is an acclaimed non-fiction author, whose work is a testament to the power of storytelling to shed light on some of the world\u2019s most pressing issues.<\/p>\n

The Reykjav\u00edk 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\u2019s vibrant literary scene.<\/p>\n

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 Reykjav\u00edk International Literary Festival is the perfect event for anyone who loves books.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Reykjav\u00edk 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,\u201d said festival director Stella Soff\u00eda J\u00f3hannesd\u00f3ttir. \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome such a talented lineup of authors this year and can\u2019t wait to see the community come together to embrace the written word.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

2023 Lineup:<\/strong><\/p>\n