Esther Gerritsen has won the Boekenbon Literatuurprijs for her novel ‘Gebied 19’, receiving a €50,000 award. The jury praised the book as a compelling blend of science fiction and contemporary themes, describing it as ‘strange, mysterious, and almost absurd.’ The…
Olivier Tournut has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Quai des Orfèvres Prize for his debut novel, ‘Post Mortem.’ The story follows two police officers investigating a grisly murder in a Parisian apartment, where they uncover a missing Van Gogh painting…
The prestigious Médicis Prize was awarded on November 6, 2024, to Julia Deck for her autobiographical novel about her mother, ‘Ann d’Angleterre.’ The narrative explores the emotional challenges faced after her mother suffers a stroke, leading to a profound examination…
The local branch of the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis in Belgium is hosting an event titled “Kazantzakis in a New Light” on November 13, 2024, at Cook and Book in Brussels. The presentation will showcase the works…
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the death of renowned author Maria Iordanidou, who passed away on November 6, 1989. Born in Istanbul in 1897, Iordanidou’s life was marked by diverse experiences across various countries. She began her writing…
On November 9, 2024, at 19:00, the books ‘The Armchair of Sorrow’ and ‘The Monologue of Elpinor and Other Myths’ by G.D. Anagnostou will be presented at Vysinókipos in Athens, published by Iolkos Editions. The event will feature discussions by…
At an event in Thessaloniki, French author Edouard Louis shared profound reflections on literature, social class, and personal identity, drawing from his latest book, ‘Monique Escapes’. He emphasized that literature should reveal truths that audiences already know but avoid confronting….
Greece’s Ministry of Culture will participate for the second time with a National Pavilion at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair, set to take place from November 6 to 17, 2024, in the UAE. The event will feature over 500…
In the vibrant literary landscape of France, a striking trend emerges where nearly half of new releases feature colorful marketing bands touting accolades or fresh releases. This practice dates back over a century and raises questions about its effectiveness as…
In ‘La edad imperfecta’, journalist Agustín Alonso invites readers into the tumultuous life of Garcilaso de la Vega, a poetic figure from Spain’s Golden Age. After five years of meticulous research, Alonso crafts a fictional narrative that explores the poet’s…
