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The Book Of Reykjavik
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Author : Friðgeir Einarsson
language : en
Publisher: Comma Press
Release Date : 2021-08-12
The Book Of Reykjavik written by Friðgeir Einarsson and has been published by Comma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-12 with Travel categories.
Reluctant to observe a new family tradition, a boy finds himself stranded outside a graveyard on the night before Christmas... Three farming brothers, forced to relocate to the city by poor harvests, discover an unexpected demand for their green-fingered talents... Residents of a new apartment block are woken in the early hours by the eerie sound of a table saw that once operated on the building’s grounds... Iceland is a land of stories; from the epic sagas of its mythic past, to its claim today of being home to more writers, more published books and more avid readers, per head, than anywhere in the world. As its capital (and indeed only city), Reykjavik has long been an inspiration for these stories. But, as this collection demonstrates, this fishing-village-turned-metropolis at the farthest fringe of Europe has been both revered and reviled by Icelanders over the years. The tension between the city and the surrounding countryside, its rural past and urban present, weaves its way through The Book of Reykjavik, forming an outline of a fragmented city marked by both contradiction and creativity. Includes a foreword written by award-winning Icelandic author Sjón. Translated from the Icelandic by Victoria Cribb, Philip Roughton, Lytton Smith, Meg Matich and Larissa Kyzer. Published with the support of the Icelandic Literature Center.
Reykjav K
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Author : Ragnar Jónasson
language : en
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Release Date : 2023-09-05
Reykjav K written by Ragnar Jónasson and has been published by Minotaur Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-05 with Fiction categories.
With over four million copies sold worldwide, Ragnar Jónasson, along with Katrín Jakobsdóttir, brings us a gripping and chilling new thriller, Reykjavík. What happened to Lára? Iceland, 1956. Fourteen-year-old Lára decides to spend the summer working for a couple on the small island of Videy, just off the coast of Reykjavík. In early August, the girl disappears without a trace. Time passes, and the mystery becomes Iceland‘s most infamous unsolved case. What happened to the young girl? Is she still alive? Did she leave the island, or did something happen to her there? Thirty years later, as the city of Reykjavík celebrates its 200th anniversary, journalist Valur Robertsson begins his own investigation into Lára's case. But as he draws closer to discovering the secret, and with the eyes of Reykjavík upon him, it soon becomes clear that Lára's disappearance is a mystery that someone will stop at nothing to keep unsolved . . .
101 Reykjavik
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Author : Hallgrimur Helgason
language : en
Publisher: Scribner
Release Date : 2007-08-01
101 Reykjavik written by Hallgrimur Helgason and has been published by Scribner this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-01 with Fiction categories.
Hlynur Bjorn sleeps in. He surfs the Web. He tests the efficacy of various pornography. And at night, he hits the K-bar for a few drinks, maybe a tab of E, and perhaps a bit of sex before another crash. He'd blithely remain in this cycle forever, but when his part-time girlfriend reveals she's pregnant, his way of life is threatened. Hlynur withdraws and becomes obsessed with his mother's best friend, only to discover, after he's shagged her, that she's his mother's lesbian lover. And just when you believe he couldn't twist up his life any further, Hlynur finds a way. Icelandic novelist HallgrÍmur Helgason inhabits his antihero's mind with marvelous acuity, subversive wit, and devilish charm. Hlynur is a true product of our postmodern global culture. Well beyond slackerdom, he lives at home with his mother and depends on social welfare. He's a quick-witted and articulate young man, and there's nothing wrong with him -- other than a total lack of ambition, an off-kilter sense of morality, and a nagging set of existential woes. Against the backdrop of ReykjavÍk's storied nightlife and amid the swelling global presence of Icelandic culture, Helgason portrays with brutal honesty and humor a young man who takes uselessness to new extremes, and for whom redemption may not be an option. 101 ReykjavÍk is a spectacularly inventive, darkly comic tale of depraved and inspired humanity.
101 Reykjavik
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Author : Hallgrímur Helgason
language : en
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Release Date : 2002
101 Reykjavik written by Hallgrímur Helgason and has been published by Scribner Book Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Humorous stories categories.
Against the backdrop of Reykjavik's storied nightlife and amid the swelling global presence of Icelandic culture, Helgason portrays with brutal honesty and humor a young man who takes uselessness to new extremes, and for whom redemption may not even be an option.
Reykjavik Nights
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Author : Arnaldur Indridason
language : en
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Release Date : 2015-04-21
Reykjavik Nights written by Arnaldur Indridason and has been published by Minotaur Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-21 with Fiction categories.
In this stunning prequel to his critically acclaimed Inspector Erlendur series, Arnaldur Indridason gives devoted fans a glimpse of Erlendur as a young, budding detective. The beat on the streets in Reykjavik is busy: traffic accidents, theft, domestic violence, contraband ... And an unexplained death. When a tramp he met regularly on the night shift is found drowned in a ditch, no one seems to care. But his fate haunts Erlendur and drags him inexorably into the strange and dark underworld of the city. The writer whose work The New York Times describes as "having the sweep and consequence of epic story telling" has outdone himself in this multi-layered and masterful suspense story. His latest book in the series, Strange Shores, was nominated for the 2014 Crime Writers of America Gold Dagger Award.
Lonely Planet Pocket Reykjavik
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Author : Lonely Planet
language : en
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Release Date : 2017-05-01
Lonely Planet Pocket Reykjavik written by Lonely Planet and has been published by Lonely Planet this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-01 with Travel categories.
Lonely Planet's Pocket Reykjavik is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get to the heart of Reykjavik and begin your journey now!
Anthology Of Reykjavik Iceland
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Author : Global Treks Global Treks and Adventures
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08-17
Anthology Of Reykjavik Iceland written by Global Treks Global Treks and Adventures and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-17 with categories.
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The Reykjavik Noir Trilogy Books 1 3 In The Dark Atmospheric Nail Bitingly Fast Paced Icelandic Series Snare Trap And Cage
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Author : Lilja Sigurdardottir
language : en
Publisher: Orenda Books
Release Date : 2021-11-26
The Reykjavik Noir Trilogy Books 1 3 In The Dark Atmospheric Nail Bitingly Fast Paced Icelandic Series Snare Trap And Cage written by Lilja Sigurdardottir and has been published by Orenda Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-26 with Fiction categories.
Get ALL THREE books in the electrifying, unputdownable Reykjavík Noir Trilogy in one GREAT-VALUE Box Set! A young, single mother is lured into cocaine smuggling to keep custody of her son, as she eludes customs officers and the police, and tries to escape the clutches of the kingpins in Lilja Sigurðardóttir's critically acclaimed, award-winning, international bestselling Reykjavík Noir Trilogy. A nerve-shredding, emotive Icelandic series by the co-writer of the Netflix hit Katla. 'Tough, uncompromising and unsettling' Val McDermid 'Stylish, taut and compelling' Daily Express 'Tense and pacey ... an intriguing mix of white-collar and white-powder' Guardian Snare (Book One) Set in a Reykjavík still covered in the dust of the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption, and with a dark, fast-paced and chilling plot and intriguing characters, Snare sees young mother Sonja become involved in cocaine-smuggling in and out of Iceland, under the suspicious eye of a customs officer ... An outstandingly original and sexy Nordic crime thriller, and a nail-biting game of cat and mouse! Trap (Book Two) When Sonja's son is kidnapped by her ruthless ex-husband, she's thrust back into the world of cocaine smuggling, but this time she's got a plan of her own, with an unexpected ally, and a complicated relationship on her conscience ... High-stakes jeopardy presides in this dark and original, breathtakingly fast-paced thriller... Cage (Book Three) A deadly threat to Sonja and her family sees her return to Iceland, where she needs to settle scores with longstanding adversaries if she wants to stay alive, while a group of businessmen tries to draw Agla into an ingenious fraud. Drugs, smuggling, big money and political intrigue rally with love, passion and murder in the masterful conclusion to the explosive Reykjavík Noir Trilogy. Praise for the Reykjavik Noir trilogy ** Guardian and New York Journal of Books THRILLER of the Year** **WINNER of the Best Icelandic Crime Novel of the Year** **Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger** 'A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting characters' Marcel Berlins, The Times 'An emotional suspense rollercoaster on a par with The Firm, as desperate, resourceful, profoundly lovable characters scheme against impossible odds' Alexandra Sokoloff 'Clear your diary. As soon as you begin reading ... you won't be able to stop until the final page' Michael Wood 'A towering powerhouse of read and I gobbled it up in one intense sitting' LoveReading 'Zips along, with tension building and building ... thoroughly recommend' James Oswald 'With characters you can't help sympathising with against your better judgement, Sigurdardottir takes the reader on a breathtaking ride' Daily Express 'Tense, edgy and delivering more than a few unexpected twists and turns' Sunday Times 'Smart writing with a strongly beating heart' Big Issue 'Deftly plotted though and with a forensic attention to the technicalities of stock exchange manipulations and drug-running techniques' Financial Times 'The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the year' New York Journal of Books 'Compelling ... this is prime binge-reading' Booklist
Snare
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Author : Lilja Sigurdardóttir
language : en
Publisher: Orenda Books
Release Date : 2017-08-01
Snare written by Lilja Sigurdardóttir and has been published by Orenda Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-01 with Fiction categories.
A young mother resorts to smuggling cocaine into Iceland, as she struggles to keep custody of her son, with devastating results ... First in the addictive, award-winning Reykjavik Noir Trilogy by the Queen of Iceland Noir. ***Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger*** 'Stylist, taut and compelling' Daily Express ' Snare will ensnare you' Marie Claire 'A taut, gritty, thoroughly absorbing journey into Reykjavik's underworld' Booklist ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– After a messy divorce, young mother Sonia is struggling to provide for herself and keep custody of her son. With her back to the wall, she resorts to smuggling cocaine into Iceland, and finds herself caught up in a ruthless criminal world. As she desperately looks for a way out of trouble, she must pit her wits against her nemesis, Bragi, a customs officer, whose years of experience frustrate her new and evermore daring strategies. Things become even more complicated when Sonia embarks on a relationship with a woman, Agla. Once a high-level bank executive, Agla is currently being prosecuted in the aftermath of the Icelandic financial crash. Set in a Reykjavík still covered in the dust of the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption, and with a dark, fast-paced and chilling plot and intriguing characters, Snare is an outstandingly original and sexy Nordic crime thriller, from one of the most exciting new names in crime fiction. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 'A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting characters' The Times 'Tense, edgy and delivering more than a few unexpected twists and turns' Sunday Times 'Sharp shocks of chapters hit with increasing energy ... a towering powerhouse of read and I gobbled it up in one intense sitting' LoveReading 'The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the year' New York Journal of Books 'This first novel of a planned trilogy is stylish, taut and compelling and a film adaptation is in the pipeline. With characters you can't help sympathising with against your better judgement, Sigurdardottir takes the reader on a breathtaking ride' Daily Express 'Lilja Sigurdardottir delivers a diabolically efficient thriller with an ultrarealistic plot ... We cannot wait for Sonja's next adventure' L'Express 'A smart, ambitious, and hugely satisfying thriller. Striking in its originality and written with all the style and poise of an old hand. Lilja is destined for Scandi super stardom' Eva Dolan 'For a small island, Iceland produces some extraordinary writers, and Lilja is one of the best. Snare is an enthralling tale of love and crime that stays with you long after you have turned the last page' Michael Ridpath 'Zips along, with tension building and building ... thoroughly recommended' James Oswald 'Crisp, assured and nail-bitingly tense, Snare is an exceptional read, cementing Lilja's place as one of Iceland's most outstanding crime writers' Yrsa Sigurdardottir 'Clear your diary. As soon as you begin reading Snare, you won't be able to stop until the final page' Michael Wood ' Snare is a great read and the finale is both shocking and unexpected ... a Wizard-of-Oz ending, without the laughs. Terrific and original stuff' European Literature Network
The History Of Iceland
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Author : Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2013-01-09
The History Of Iceland written by Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-09 with History categories.
Based upon the most recent research, this thought-provoking, up-to-date survey of the history of Iceland provides unique insight into the challenges facing a small nation in a globalized world. In more recent times, Iceland has faced other major challenges, most notably its economic fall in 2008 when a nationwide failure of its financial systems eroded it from its former position as one of the most developed and wealthiest countries in the world. The History of Iceland describes how a small nation situated on a rocky and isolated island struggled for centuries to survive but then rose to great prosperity in the modern era. The work provides a comprehensive summary of Iceland's history that shares a tale of independence versus interdependence-one that underscores how recent events have forced a people with great pride in their unique heritage to reconsider well-established notions about themselves as a nation. Based on the most recent research, this work is the first comprehensive overview to cover in detail the collapse of Iceland's economy and its subsequent effect on its people. Organized into seven main sections that chronologically cover the history of Iceland from the island's settlement to the present day, the book concludes with a revealing discussion of how each period has been perceived by later generations of Icelanders.