Two years ago, I went on my very first solo international trip to Reykjavik for Iceland Noir 2016. I had never met anyone at the conference in “real life”; I was still a relatively new blogger, and, to be honest, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into. Well, to make a long story short, it was the absolute best thing I could’ve done for myself and for the development of CBTB. I made great friends, learned about tons of new crime books, and fell head over heels in love with the beauty and magic of Iceland. Now, two years later, I’m more than ready to pack my bags and head back to Reykjavik for Iceland Noir 2018! I’ve been to quite a few crime festivals all around the world now, and I can honestly say that Iceland Noir remains my favorite festival yet. I can’t wait to see what Iceland Noir 2018 has in store for me!
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Iceland Noir Interview: Thomas Enger
One of my favorite panels at Iceland Noir featured author Thomas Enger, whose description of his crime series completely caught my attention. Thanks to his new publisher (Orenda Books) and of course Thomas himself, I got to speak with him after his panel! Read on for background information about Thomas, and what I learned from our conversation.
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Iceland Noir 2016
Well, it's official: I had one of the best weekends of my life at Iceland Noir 2016. I made new friends, was introduced to new authors, and fell completely in love with Iceland! Without further ado, here's my rundown of the highlights of my time in Iceland.
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Iceland Noir 2016 Preview
I can't believe this day is finally here! Tonight I'm departing New York for Reykjavik, for Iceland Noir 2016. Check out my conference preview here, and be sure to comment on this post with any questions you might have for the authors I'll meet in Reykjavik!
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