Welcome to Icelandic Literature, a website about contemporary Icelandic fiction writers. The site is run by Reykjavik City Library. 

REYKJAVIK LITERALLY - A GUIDED WALKING TOUR IN ENGLISH

Reykjavík City Library hosts a walking tour in downtown Reykjavík where Icelandic literature, from the Saga period to newly published books, is introduced. An actor, Darren Foreman, performs bits from novels, short stories and plays and recites poems. Guests also learn about the authors and the connection between text and place, with a bit of history mixed in. One of the stops is the old theatre Idno by the Reykjavík Lake Tjornin. This is a fun introduction to Icelandic literature and the downtown area at an easy pace that suits everyone. The walk can be booked for groups all year round. Minimum group size is 10 people.
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Hermann Stefánsson A short story by Hermann has just been published in German in the collection Nachtlandschaften. Neue nordische Novellen. Another Icelandic writer, Kristín Steinsdóttir, also has a story in the book, which was published by Saxa Verlag in Berlin.

Einar Kárason The novel Ofsi (Rage) from 2008 is nominated for the Nordic Council Literature Prize in 2010. Books by Einar have been translated to numerous languages.

Andri Snær Magnason Andri Snær receives the Kairos Prize 2010. The prize, which will be presented in February 2010 is meant to encourage young artists and is hosted by Alfred Toepler Stiftung.