News
American and British publishers find success in Scandinavia
American and British publishers increase their sales in Scandinavia. More and more English language e-book are being sold there: http://bit.ly/kLjDeh
Icelandic Authors in Germany
Six Icelandic children’s book authors are visiting Cologne in Germany durting the International Week of Children’s Literature: http://bit.ly/jsRyYq
LIWRE
Lahti International Writers Reunion, one of the most significant literary events in Europe, finished today: http://www.liwre.fi/site/?lan=3
Steffen Jacobsen
The Danish author of thrillers, Steffen Jacobsen, gets excellent reviews in Norway: http://bit.ly/mMUoBO
Christian Publishers Meet
Over 100 Brazilian Christian publishers will meet in Barueri, São Paulo, 20-21 June: http://bit.ly/ioE23n
Eurocon 2011
European science fiction & fantasy convention in Stockholm, Sweden, started today 17th June 2011: http://eurocon2011.se/
Best Nordic Crime Novel
Leif GW Persson wins the Glass Key Award (Glasnyckeln) for the best Nordic crime novel of the year 2011. See more at: http://www.svb.se/nyheter/leif-gw-persson-tilldelas-glasnyckeln
Brazil Funds 75 Book Fairs
Brazilian Ministry of Culture gives R$35 million to fund 75 book fairs around Brazil: http://bit.ly/lcNxB8
Icelandic literature popular in German markets
Between autumn 2010 and autumn 2011, nearly 200 Icelandic works in translation—and works with a bearing on Iceland—are expected to be published on the German-speaking market. See more at: http://bit.ly/jB1Cys
FLIP tickets
Some FLIP (Festa Literária Internacional de Paraty) tickets have already been soldout: www.flip.org.br