Today, April 23, marks 122 years since the birth of Halldor Laxness and today, the Reykjavik Literary Agency (RLA) officially takes over the management of the Nobel laureate's works internationally, which for nearly half a century was handled by the Danish agency Licht & Licht, later Licht & Burr, in Copenhagen. There is significant interest [...]
The Secret Society of Monster Friends has been nominated for the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize 2024 and the Reykjavik Children's Literature Prize for the best illustrations 2024. The book tells the story of Stefanía and Pétur, friends who encounter everyday challenges through imaginative adventures, and introduces a new classmate, Jóhann Steinn, [...]
We are thrilled to announce that the television rights for Joachim Schmidt's esteemed Kalmann series, including Kalmann and Kalmann and the Sleeping Mountain, have been acquired by Kontent. Renowned for its distinctive blend of heartwarming and comedic elements, the Kalmann series stands out in the Nordic crime thriller genre, eschewing gratuitous violence and exploitative content [...]
The Norwegian Embassy in Iceland awarded the poet Gerdur Kristny the esteemed literary prize named after Alfred Anderson-Rysst. Gerdur received the award for her diverse and sometimes unexpected connections between Icelanders and Norwegians that she has created through her writings. Among Gerdur Kristny's books that have been published in Norway is Bloodhoof, which was released [...]
The Reykjavik Literary Agency is pleased to announce the representation of Kristin Bjorg Sigurvinsdottir, a distinguished author in the Young Adult (YA) fantasy genre. Born in 1992, Sigurvinsdottir has transitioned from a career in law to become a prominent figure in literary circles, marked by her innovative storytelling and compelling narrative style. Sigurvinsdottir's literary journey [...]
We are delighted to share that Yrsa Gylfadottir, a talented author renowned for her adult novels, is now under our representation. Her most recent work, Rambo is Missing (2023), delves into the life of Sandra, a teacher who battles loneliness with karaoke, online furniture trading, and casual encounters. Despite her successful career, Sandra feels a growing [...]
RLA participated in the Books at Berlinale 2024, a cooperation between Berlinale Co-Production Market and Frankfurter Buchemesse. Ten books were selected to be pitched to production companies due to their great potential for screen adaptation. Cold as Hell, the first installment in the Áróra Investigation Series, by Lilja Sigurdardottir was among the ten books. The [...]
Arnaldur Indridason’s Indifference is out in French and is now at the top of the thriller bestseller list. Les Parias, the fifth book in the Konrad Series, published by Métailié and translated into French by Éric Boury, offers readers a gripping narrative that navigates through the realms of silence, deep-seated emotions, and the complexities of [...]
In the upcoming Books at Berlinale program at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, the Reykjavik Literary Agency, will be pitching "Cold as Hell" by Lilja Sigurdardottir, a gripping crime thriller first published in 2019. This novel, which is the first in the An Áróra Investigation series, has already garnered significant acclaim and has been [...]
Hallgrimur Helgason's acclaimed novel, "Sixty Kilos of Sunshine," an award-winning novel that has captivated readers and critics alike, is now available to French readers. Translated by Eric Boury and published by Gallimard under the prestigious "Du Monde Entier" collection, this book promises to deliver a compelling literary experience. "Sixty Kilos of Sunshine" has already begun [...]