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When the Light Returns to Akureyri
Unnur Baldvinsson
Bjartur & Veröld
Original work, not translated
Family, work, and belonging move through this reflective novel as it shifts between Akureyri and the wider literary scene. The mood stays domestic and quiet. It begins in Iceland, in Icelandic.
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Genre
Literary Fiction
Published
2026
Language
Icelandic
Available in
Icelandic
ISBN
9781075428475
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Opened from Iceland in April 2024.
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Literary Fiction
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Original language
Icelandic
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Icelandic
ISBN
9781075428475
Publication date
March 6, 2026
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| Language | Status |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian | Unknown |
| English | Unknown |
| German | Unknown |
| French | Unknown |
| Spanish | Unknown |
| Italian | Unknown |
| Japanese | Unknown |
| Korean | Unknown |
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Holder: Bjartur & Veröld
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