Joyce Carol Oates has accepted The Mermaid Award

During a ceremony and seminar at the Book Fair Joyce Carol Oates accepted the very first Sjöjungfrun – The Mermaid Award.

The 40th Gothenburg Book Fair has been inaugurated

During a ceremony at the Sámi Stage the 40th Fair was officially opened. The themes of Space and Sápmi will permeate the Fair, along with over 3500 program activities.

The 40th seminar programme released

The Gothenburg Book Fair celebrates 40 years with a focus on Sápmi and Space 

The Gothenburg Book Fair 2024 will start in

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Joyce Carol Oates has accepted the Mermaid Award

28 September / 2024

Joyce Carol Oates was honored at this year's Book Fair with the very first Mermaid Award, established by the Book Fair in celebration of its fortieth event. Oates received this accolade for her poignant literary works that have deeply and meaningfully resonated with Swedish readers. The honorary award winner received a unique, hand-carved statuette from Oskar Ekström, the Program Director of th...

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Gothenburg Book Fair celebrates 40 years with a focus on Sápmi and Space

31 May / 2024

Gothenburg Book Fair releases the seminar program for 2024, a special milestone marking the 40th edition of the fair. With a focus on themes such as Sápmi and Space, this year's event promises a multifaceted experience for both literature enthusiasts and those drawn to research, science, and societal development. As an exciting addition, a brand-new music track will be introduced, exploring the fa...

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Joyce Carol Oates awarded Sjöjungfrun – accepts new Literary Prize at the Book Fair

17 April / 2024

In anticipation of Gothenburg Book Fair's 40th anniversary, the symbol from the Book Fair logo, the mermaid, takes on a new significance as it becomes a literary award, called Sjöjungfrun in Swedish. The recipient of the very first “Mermaid Award” is the author Joyce Carol Oates, whose gripping works of fiction have deeply touched Swedish readers in a meaningful way. "I am deeply grateful for t...

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