Portuguese writer Gonçalo M. Tavares, Formentor Prize for Letters 2026
Portuguese author Gonçalo M. Tavares has been awarded the Formentor Prize for Letters 2026 for his outstanding literary contributions.
Mexican writer Elma Correa won the 2026 Biblioteca Breve Prize
Elma Correa, a Mexican writer born in Mexicali, has won the 2026 Biblioteca Breve Prize for her novel 'Donde termina el verano.'
Fs and Silvia Urgas awarded the Tuglase Novella Prize
The Tuglase Novella Prize was awarded to authors Fs and Silvia Urgas for their outstanding works during a ceremony held on March 2 at the Under and Tuglase Literary Center in Estonia.
Announcement of the 31st Hankyoreh Literary Prize Submission
The 31st Hankyoreh Literary Prize is now open for submissions, encouraging both established and new authors to participate.
The Aena of Óscar Puente surprises with a million-euro prize competing with Planeta behind the back of the Ministry of Culture
A new literary prize, the Aena Prize for Hispanic American Literature, has been announced with a prize amount of one million euros, aiming to rival prestigious awards like the Goncourt and Booker.
Lilli Luuk is also nominated for the European Union Literature Prize
Estonian author Lilli Luuk is among the nominees for the European Union Literature Prize with her work "Ööema."
A new literary award competes with the Planeta and the Nobel: it awards one million euros
A new literary award launched in Spain, the Aena Narrative Prize, aims to boost literature in Latin America by awarding one million euros for the best narrative work published last year.
New Aena Prize for Hispano-American Narrative will be endowed with one million euros
Aena, the Spanish airport management company, has announced the establishment of a new Hispano-American Narrative Prize with a total of one million euros for the winner and 30,000 euros for each of the four finalists.
László Krasznahorkai, Nobel Prize in Literature: "My Hungary is one of language, not of hussars"
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai shares his reflections on Hungary, language, and literature during an interview in Barcelona after receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Aena announces a Hispanic American narrative award worth one million euros
Aena has launched a new Hispanic American Narrative Award offering one million euros for the winning work and 30,000 euros for each of the four finalists, aiming to achieve significant literary recognition.
British Reading Promotion: How to Bring Children Back to Reading?
The article discusses the decreasing interest in reading among young people in the UK and efforts to reengage them through initiatives like the Booker Prize for children’s literature.
Here are Sweden's nominations for the Nordic Council's Literature Prize
Sweden has nominated Anna Hallberg and Linda Örtenblad for the Nordic Council's Literature Prize, recognizing their significant contributions to contemporary Swedish poetry and literature.
The Aena Narrative Prize is Established to Recognize the Best Book of the Year in Spanish with One Million Euros
The newly established Aena Narrative Prize will reward the best book published in Spanish or co-official languages in 2025 with a prize of one million euros.
Jón Kalman and Eva Rún Snorradóttir nominated for Nordic Council Literature Prize
Jón Kalman and Eva Rún Snorradóttir have been nominated for the prestigious Nordic Council Literature Prize.
Yan Lianke tells a horrendous tale of a macabre day in the Middle Kingdom
Chinese author Yan Lianke, a perennial Nobel Prize candidate, explores a sleepwalker epidemic in his new novel set in the Chinese village of Gaotian, described as a grand and magnificent adventure by Maria Schottenius.
Hermann Hesse, writer and Nobel Prize winner: "Being authentic has a cost, but also a reward"
Hermann Hesse discusses the journey of authenticity and its challenges, emphasizing the importance of isolation in finding real connections.
Now 'The Girls of the Orange Grove,' by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, competes for the International Booker Prize
Gabriela Cabezón Cámara's novel 'The Girls of the Orange Grove' is nominated for the International Booker Prize after winning multiple literary awards in Argentina.
Sonsoles Ónega: "I wrote this new novel with rage. What was said about the previous one enraged my soul"
Journalist and writer Sonsoles Ónega presents her new book, 'Llevará tu nombre', in Madrid after the success of her previous novel, 'La hija de la criada', which won the Planeta Prize in 2023.
Emerging Writers, Here's the Place for You
The article promotes the Giuseppe Berto Literary Prize as a significant opportunity for debut novelists in Italy to gain critical attention and recognition.
Sonsoles Ónega talks about her new novel: "They made me doubt myself and this book is the confirmation that nothing was a lie"
Sonsoles Ónega discusses her new novel, reflecting on her journey of self-discovery and confirmation through her writing process.
Evelyn Araluen wins $125,000 for ‘politically uncompromising’ poetry at Victorian premier’s literary awards
Evelyn Araluen has won a total of $125,000 at the Victorian premier's literary awards for her poetry collection "The Rot," taking home both the major literature prize and the Indigenous writing category.
A poetry collection inspired by a shouting match wins $100k prize
Evelyn Araluen's poetry collection 'The Rot' has won the prestigious $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature.
'The Outsider's Perspective': Where Do the Stories of Ana Paula Maia, Writer from Baixada Fluminense Nominated for International Award, Come From?
Ana Paula Maia, a writer from Baixada Fluminense, has been nominated for the prestigious International Booker Prize for her work that focuses on marginalized characters.
The award-winning literature of Agnès Marqués
The article discusses journalist Agnès Marqués and her concerns about adhering to strict norms within the new narrative genre, following her recognition as a recipient of the Ramon Llull Prize.
The Argentine Gabriela Cabezón Cámara is among the finalists for the International Booker Prize
Argentine author Gabriela Cabezón Cámara is one of thirteen finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize.
Brazilian among the finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize
A Brazilian, Ana Paula Maia, is nominated for the 2026 International Booker Prize alongside an Argentine author, making her one of the few Latin Americans on the list dominated by European authors.
This Year's Winners of Politiken's Literary Prize Could Hardly Be More Different
This year's recipients of Politiken's Literary Prize include a diverse group of young Danish authors whose works reflect contemporary societal issues.
Writer from Nova Iguaçu is a semifinalist for international fiction award
Brazilian writer Ana Paula Maia has been announced as a semifinalist for the prestigious International Booker Prize for her novel 'On Earth as It is Beneath'.
A farce inspired by Trump, the return of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Literature, Elfriede Jelinek
Elfriede Jelinek and composer Olga Neuwirth premiere a political farce inspired by Donald Trump in Hamburg, marking their first collaboration in over two decades.
Marcos Giralt Torrente, Umbral Award: "I wouldn't dedicate a novel to heartbreak. I prefer love"
Marcos Giralt Torrente, honored with the Francisco Umbral Award, expressed his preference for writing about love rather than heartbreak during a discussion about his book 'Los ilusionistas.'
My friend called me and said: 'No, God! You have gone into the past!'
Danish author Helle Helle expresses her joy upon winning the Frit Flet Prize 2025, recognizing innovative and experimental literature.
The call for the Medifé Filba Novel Award for works published in 2025 opens
The Medifé Filba Novel Award is now accepting submissions for works published in 2025, with a prize of six million pesos awarded to the winner.
Jurga Ivanauskaitė Prize Awarded to Poet Vitalija Maksvytė
The Jurga Ivanauskaitė Prize is awarded to poet Vitalija Maksvytė for her significant literary contribution, showcasing a deep exploration of complex human experiences.
This year's Vilnius club prize awarded to the memoir book 'My Fabijoniškės'
The memoir 'My Fabijoniškės' by poet R. Mieczkowskis has won this year's Vilnius club prize, recounting the author's childhood in a village that is now part of Vilnius.
David Uclés, a Book and Hate
Spanish author David Uclés expresses happiness after winning the Nadal Prize, despite the hate he received on social media regarding his novel about the Spanish Civil War.
A novel that mixes Ancient Egypt with fantasy and features a young embalmer wins the 20th Minotauro Prize
Africa Vázquez's novel that intertwines Ancient Egypt and fantasy has won the 20th Minotauro Prize.
How Orhan Pamuk Fought for a Faithful Adaptation of the Book 'The Museum of Innocence'
Orhan Pamuk, the Nobel Prize-winning Turkish author, successfully fought against a television adaptation of his novel 'The Museum of Innocence' to maintain fidelity to his original narrative.
Nikos Kazantzakis: Between Persecution and Posthumous Reputation
This article discusses the life and literary contributions of Nikos Kazantzakis, a significant 20th-century writer born in Crete, highlighting his philosophical influences and controversial reception in Greece compared to his acclaimed status abroad.
NOMINEES: These authors will be vying for the Tuglase Novella Prize this year
On March 2, marking the 140th anniversary of Friedebert Tuglas's birth, the nominees for this year's Tuglase Novella Prize will be announced, featuring six novellas in competition.
Nominees for the Tuglase Short Story Prize Announced
The nominees for the Tuglase Short Story Prize have been revealed, with the winners to be announced on March 2nd, the 140th anniversary of Friedebert Tuglase's birth.
L’Aquila Capital of Culture, Gioacchino Volpe Prize: Piffer, Mingardi, and Panunzio are the winners of the second edition
The second edition of the Gioacchino Volpe Prize has been announced in L’Aquila, celebrating excellence in historical literature, with Tommaso Piffer awarded for his book on the Porzus massacre.
Orhan Pamuk: 'I have never experienced love as exclusively sweet and beautiful'
Orhan Pamuk discusses his novel 'The Museum of Innocence' and explores themes of obsession and cultural intertwining in his works.
A Nobel Prize Winner and 20 Books Later, Orhan Pamuk Gets a Series on Netflix
Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk initially opposed the adaptation of his novel 'The Museum of Innocence' for television due to significant alterations made by the producer.
Elfriede Jelinek's Anti-Dramatic Theater Has a New Collection in Brazil
Austrian Nobel Laureate Elfriede Jelinek releases a new collection of plays in Brazil titled "Elfriede Jelinek: From Impotent Text to Impossible Theater," edited by Artur Sartori Kon.
Elma Correa wins the Biblioteca Breve award with a novel about friendship on the Mexican border
Elma Correa has won the 2026 Biblioteca Breve Prize for her novel about female friendship and structural violence, set in Mexicali.
The Nobel Prize in Literature Orhan Pamuk finally has the Netflix series he always wanted
Orhan Pamuk's adaptation of his novel "The Museum of Innocence" has finally been released on Netflix after a lengthy legal battle and years of oversight.
Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom, a perennial Nobel candidate, dies
Dutch author Cees Nooteboom has passed away at the age of 92 in Menorca, Spain, as confirmed by his Dutch publisher.
The competition for beginner writers begins
The 'First Step' literature prize invites authors to submit their debut texts published in print media during 2025, with a submission deadline of March 6, 2026.
The Estonian Women's Literature Prize is Back
The Estonian Women's Literature Prize will be awarded again this year, with nominees announced at the end of March and the winner revealed at a ceremony on April 28, offering a prize of 15,000 euros.
One does not wish for one's partner to be prime minister, right?
Three notable authors have been nominated for Politiken's Literary Prize for their significant contributions to poetry reflecting contemporary themes.