The first Helsinki Lit 2025 guests have now been announced. Welcome Andrev Walden, Olga Ravn and Olivia Laing!
Olga Ravn is a renowned Danish author and poet celebrated for her innovative storytelling and poetic voice. Alongside her writing, she contributes literary criticism to Danish media and leads Hekseskolen, a feminist performance group and writing school. Her acclaimed novel The Employees was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, and My Work has been published […]
Andrev Walden is a Swedish journalist and author whose debut novel, Jävla karlar, became a literary sensation in Sweden. The book tells the story of a fatherless boy raised by a single mother, navigating a childhood filled with frequent moves and shifting father figures. Walden’s writing stands out for its warmth and humor, tackling dark, […]
Olivia Laing is a celebrated British author and cultural critic whose work blends memoir, art, and sociology. Known for books like The Lonely City and Funny Weather, she explores themes of creativity, loneliness, and resilience. Her unique prose bridges personal insight and societal analysis, making her a standout in contemporary literature. Her latest book is […]
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