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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From the Book to the Screen: When Pages Become Cinematic Frames

A cinematic tribute titled 'From the Book to the Screen' will be held in Greece, featuring a five-day program showcasing nine films adapted from literary works.

Mar 3 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Successful Crime Novelist Jo Nesbø Sometimes Needs a Break from His Created Character – 'An Alcoholic Policeman is Heavy Company'

Jo Nesbø, a renowned crime novelist, discusses the need to step away from his famous character Harry Hole during an interview at the Helsinki Noir literary festival.

Mar 1 • 10:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

I tell the mountain where everything is lost

Pierre Jourde, a prominent voice in French literature, discusses his latest work and the significance of the Auvergne region in his writing during an event at the 'Testo' festival in Florence.

Mar 1 • 05:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What is literature discussing today?

The 1st Athens International Literature Festival (AILF) will take place from March 27-29, 2026, focusing on contemporary issues and featuring prominent authors, journalists, and creators.

Feb 27 • 07:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Program 2026 is set: Literature Festival Munich with Maria Aljochina and Peter Sloterdijk

The upcoming Literature Festival in Munich will focus on the theme of 'Freedom,' featuring notable figures like Maria Aljochina and Peter Sloterdijk.

Feb 25 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Literature and Gen Z: Why Enthusiasm for Books is Growing in Asia

The article discusses the growing enthusiasm for physical books among Generation Z in Asia, highlighted by the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in Indonesia.

Feb 24 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Heroines of Literature Defend Themselves Alone at the Hay Festival Sevilla

Authors María Dueñas and debutante Sophie Demange discuss their latest books at the Hay Festival in Sevilla, focusing on heroines who seek justice against sexual violence.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Mood of Old and New Lucknow, as Expressed in Poetic Style by Himanshu Bajpayee

Himanshu Bajpayee shared his love for Lucknow through poetry at the 'Shayarana Lucknow' session during the 'Sahitya Aaj Tak 2026' festival.

Feb 15 • 16:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Aaj Tak platform became romantic when poets recited love-filled poems

At the 'Sahitya Aaj Tak 2026' festival in Lucknow, poets captivated the audience with their love-themed poetry during the session titled 'This Love Is Not Easy.'

Feb 15 • 10:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Literature Aaj Tak's Second Day in Lucknow, These Personalities Will Attend

The Literature Aaj Tak festival in Lucknow showcases cultural heritage with performances from various artists and discussions on literature, music, and politics.

Feb 15 • 02:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Colors of Spring and Fag Spread on the Platform of Sahitya Aaj Tak, Accompanied by Poet Yash Malviya's Poems

The 'Sahitya Aaj Tak 2026' event in Lucknow featured poet Yash Malviya presenting his poems that captured the essence of spring and the festival of Fag.

Feb 14 • 17:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Listen to Love Poems by Paritosh Tripathi from UP on Aaj Tak's platform

In a session titled 'Love Poems by Boy from UP', poet and performer Paritosh Tripathi captivated the audience in Lucknow during the 'Sahitya Aaj Tak 2026' event.

Feb 14 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Erotica in Latvian and Words We Are Afraid to Say: Writers on Love, Loneliness, and Literature

Writers in Latvia explore themes of love and loneliness through literature, culminating in the upcoming 'Loneliness Festival'.

Feb 14 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Love is not thirst, it is supreme satisfaction... Acharya Mithilesh Nandini Sharan explains the definition of love

In a session at 'Sahitya Aaj Tak 2026' in Lucknow, Acharya Mithilesh Nandini Sharan articulated a profound definition of love rooted in the Sanatan tradition.

Feb 14 • 10:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bhajans, Poems, and Stories... Literature Aaj Tak Will Flourish in Lucknow-2026

The Literature Aaj Tak festival is set to celebrate Lucknow's cultural heritage with a two-day event starting on February 14, showcasing poetry, music, and performances.

Feb 13 • 14:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The 'Loneliness Festival' will highlight the lack of support for cultural magazines and emphasize the value of loneliness

The 'Loneliness Festival' in Latvia aims to shed light on the challenges faced by cultural magazines and stress the importance of documenting cultural narratives amid insufficient state support.

Feb 11 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dates for the 24th International Literary Festival of Paraty are announced

The 24th International Literary Festival of Paraty (Flip) will take place from July 22 to 26, 2026, with Orides Fontanela as the honored poet.

Feb 10 • 18:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paolo Giordano and Donato Carrisi in Athens for the First Italian Literature Festival

The first Italian Literature Festival in Greece will take place from February 13 to 15 at the Italian Cultural Institute in Athens, featuring authors Paolo Giordano and Donato Carrisi.

Feb 10 • 07:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Breaking: Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Adelaide literary event in March

Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah will participate in the 'Constellations: Not Writers' Week' literary event in Adelaide after being disinvited from the original festival.

Feb 3 • 22:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

KINO Festival at Kinokuniya Bookstore Sold Out Until Dawn

The all-night festival 'KINOFES2026' held at Kinokuniya Shinjuku on January 31 showcased various events and attracted 750 attendees, highlighting the love for books among youth.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

In the Opinion Workshop of Juan Gabriel Vásquez: 'Political Fanaticism Has Destroyed Our Shared Reality'

Colombian novelist Juan Gabriel Vásquez discusses his new book 'Esto ha sucedido', a compilation of his opinion columns, at the Hay Festival in Cartagena.

Feb 1 • 23:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Long Live the Dead: 6 Fierce Recommendations for BCNegra

The article highlights six standout noir novels in Catalan for BCNegra, Barcelona's Noir Novel Festival, celebrating its 21st edition from February 2 to 8 with a theme of transgression and fun in reading.

Feb 1 • 06:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Bamberg Literature Festival: Older Gentlemen (Almost) Among Themselves

The article discusses the wealth of literary talent in Bamberg, featuring notable figures such as Martin Beyer, Nevfel Cumart, Tanja Kinkel, Nora Gomringer, and Paul Maar.

Jan 12 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

V. E. Schwab: 'Reality does not interest me at all, I prefer vampires and ghosts'

The bestselling fantasy author V. E. Schwab discusses her latest novel and the conclusion of her 'Villains' series at Festival 42, emphasizing her preference for fantastical elements over reality.

Jan 12 • 13:05 UTC

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