The 2026 Bjørnson Prize is awarded to Swedish author Sara Stridsberg for her literary works, which are marked by high literary quality and characterized by a deep and enduring commitment to human vulnerability, the structures of power, and the dark sides of society. –...
Ali Smith, Sara Stridsberg, Elif Shafak, David Szalay, and Georgi Gospodinov to attend the Norwegian Festival of Literature 2026 What does Europe mean—politically, culturally, and literarily? Europe is the focus of this year’s festival, and we invite you to join us...
Ali Smith, David Szalay, Georgi Gospodinov, Kathrine Nedrejord, Åsne Seierstad, and Lars Mytting to attend the Norwegian Literature Festival 2026 The stage is set for another fantastic festival experience in 2026, and many names are already confirmed. Ali Smith from...
The Bjørnson Prize 2025 is awarded to the Finnish-Estonian author Sofi Oksanen for her epic authorship and commitment to human rights, and for keenly portraying the realities faced by women, both in times of war and peace. Oksanen is an active participant in the...
Sergei Lebedev is a Russian author, journalist, and editor. He has written five novels, four of which deal with the Stalin era and the consequences of the totalitarian regime for today’s Russia. Lebedev will be holding this year’s keynote speech, Literature as a...
