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The Grapevine Bookclub: Sperm Banks And Erotic Sheep
Driving the Ring Road means a lot of downtime in the car. Pick up one of these books to enrich your mind while you get those kilometres in. LoveStar By Andri Snær Magnason, 2013 If you are an Icelander and have already…
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Get Your Read On: The Lodger & Story of the Blue Planet
Feel like running away from work and reading a book under a tree? We feel you, tbh. Here are some English-translated Icelandic books you could choose. Andri Snær Magnason – Story of the Blue Planet This deceptively simple book comes bearing a…
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Industry Minister Wants To Meet Björk
Minister of Industry Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir says Björk has gotten some facts wrong about the government’s plans for the Highlands, and wants to meet with her to discuss Iceland’s natural world. Vísir reports that Ragnheiður, while happy that Björk has an abiding…
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State Of Emergency For The Highlands: “Iceland Has A Deadline,” Says Björk
Björk and Andri Snær Magnason, the renowned artists and spokespeople of the Protect The Park conservation NGO, held a press conference today about the latest skirmish in the war to protect Iceland’s highlands from industrialisation. “Iceland has a deadline,” said Björk, sitting…
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Picks By Local Authors: Read These Books!
Some of our favourite local writers recommend some of their favourite local books (that are available in English) for your benefit! Hallgrímur Helgason Award winning author, painter, poet and social critic. Best known for the generation-defining ‘101 Reykjavík’. ‘Butterflies In November’ by…