ICELAND NOIR 2022 FESTIVAL JOURNAL
I can’t believe that this year’s Iceland Noir has already come and gone. If you’ve been around Crime by the Book for a little bit, you already know how much I absolutely love Iceland Noir: a crime fiction festival that takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland in November. This year was my fourth time attending the Iceland Noir, and it was my favorite festival experience yet (looking back on my festival journal from last year, I really do say that every single year—but it’s true, this festival just keeps getting better and better!!). Iceland Noir brings together crime fiction readers and writers from Scandinavia and around the world for a long weekend of crime fiction programming, including everything from author panels to spotlight interviews to special events and more. It is an incredible festival, and truly the perfect environment for us crime fiction readers: basically imagine a bunch of likeminded bookworms gathering to celebrate crime fiction in one of the most special cities in the world. Sound amazing? It really is. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to visit Iceland, or if you’re curious about attending a crime fiction festival in the future, I highly recommend adding Iceland Noir to your bucket list. I can’t say enough good things about it! In today’s blog post, I’m recapping my experience at Iceland Noir 2022, including a day-by-day recap of the festival, lots of photos, a rundown of the books I took home from the festival, and more!
As always, I want to give a huge shoutout to the amazing team behind Iceland Noir: Yrsa, Ragnar, Eva, Oskar, and Hattie, who always go above and beyond to make this such a special festival for all of us in attendance. This group allowed me to moderate a couple of dream panels, gave me such a warm welcome to Reykjavik, and worked so hard to make this festival the amazing experience it was for everyone involved! Thank you so much, Iceland Noir team, for all your hard work!
Without further ado: let’s get into my recap of Iceland Noir 2022!
Iceland Noir 2022 Quick Facts
Venues: Kjarval & Frikirkjan
Kjarval: Vinnustofa Kjarval is a membership club located in the center of Reykjavik. Each day of Iceland Noir, the morning panels took place in Kjarval’s intimate and cozy space. Kjarval was a new addition to Iceland Noir last year, and I’m so glad that they continued to make this space available to Iceland Noir attendees this year! Kjarval basically acts like a “home base” for the festival; at any given time of day, you can stop by Kjarval and you’re practically guaranteed to run into Iceland Noir attendees and find someone to hang out with! Kjarval has beautiful views overlooking Reykjavik, and you can order food, coffee, and drinks there, too.
Frikirkjan: The festival’s afternoon events took place in this larger venue, a church that is located right alongside the pond Tjörnin in the center of the city. This was such a cool space for events! It’s a beautiful old building, and had plenty of room for attendees. Reykjavik is a very walkable city - nothing is too far away from anything else! - which made it very easy to hop between the two venues as needed.
Full Schedule:
If you’re interested in getting a complete overview of the events that were included in this year’s Iceland Noir, you can take a look at the full schedule from the festival online here!
Iceland Noir 2022 Festival Journal
Wednesday, November 16
I arrived in Iceland on Wednesday evening. Iceland Noir began Wednesday evening with a few special events to kick off the festival, including an appearance by Iceland’s First Lady Eliza Reid, a panel hosted by festival sponsor Storytel, and a meet-and-greet at Kjarval! I arrived late enough in the evening on Wednesday that I wasn’t able to make it to these panels—after arriving, I dashed over to one of the event venues to do a quick tech check and make sure my setup would work for my events (I livestreamed my two events over on my Instagram - recordings are available there, in case you’re interested in checking them out!). I ran into a few author friends during my tech check, and ended up spending Wednesday evening getting dinner with them and catching up! It was honestly the perfect way to kick off the festival for me; one of my favorite things about these festivals is having the opportunity to reconnect with writer friends who live all over the world, and I was so happy to have the chance to share a meal and a glass of wine (or two) to kick off my 2022 Iceland Noir experience.
Speaking of my hotel: this year I stayed at the beautiful Hotel Borg, which is located right in the heart of Reykjavik. This was my first time staying at this hotel, and I absolutely loved it. It’s definitely more expensive than the other options centrally-located in Reykjavik—more information on where I’ve stayed in the past in the FAQs section at the end of this blog post!!—but I have to say it was well worth it this time around. I was traveling with a friend this year and wanted to splurge on something spacious and cozy, and it was absolutely perfect for what we were looking for! Our room looked out over the square in the center of Reykjavik, and we even had little Christmas trees in our windows. I loved having this gorgeous hotel as my home base for the festival this time around!
Thursday, November 17
I started the day on Thursday by paying a visit to Sweet Aurora, an amazing bakery in Reykjavik. The owner of the bakery is French, and on the morning I visited the bakery, there happened to be a French film crew there filming for a documentary about French people living in Iceland—I may or may not be making a little cameo on that documentary when it airs! Keep your eyes peeled.
After breakfast at Sweet Aurora, I headed over to Kjarval for the morning’s meet-and-greet. I grabbed some coffee and checked in for the festival, which meant picking up my wristband, a copy of the festival program, and (most exciting of all!!), an exclusive printed excerpt from REYKJAVIK, the forthcoming crime novel co-authored by Ragnar Jonasson and Iceland’s Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir!! I am so excited about this book. We already know what a huge Ragnar Jonasson fan I am, and I love the fact that Iceland’s Prime Minister loves crime fiction so much that she’s now written her own crime novel! REYKJAVIK will be published in the UK in August 2023—I don’t believe there’s been a US publication date announced just yet, but I’ll be sure to share that information as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, you can find more information about the book here!
I then settled in to watch the day’s first panel on The Rise of Icelandic Crime Fiction, featuring Lilja Sigurðardóttir, Sólveig Pálsdóttir, and Óskar Magnusson, moderated by Jacky Collins. This was such a fantastic conversation exploring everything from the key qualities that define Icelandic crime fiction to the themes and topics these writers explore in their writing and much, much more. A panel all about Icelandic crime fiction was the perfect way to kick off the first full day of the Iceland Noir crime festival, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to these three writers discuss their work!
After sitting in on the Icelandic crime fiction panel, it was time for me to retreat back to my hotel and get ready to moderate my first panel of the festival! I was so honored to be able to moderate two panels at Iceland Noir this year. First up, on Thursday I moderated a panel all about Nordic Noir from Iceland, Greenland, and Finland, featuring Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, Nina von Staffeldt, and Satu Rämö. I had so much fun chatting with these three talented crime writers about their crime fiction series. Eva writes an excellent procedural series set in Akranes, Iceland; the first book in the series is THE CREAK ON THE STAIRS, and there are currently three series installments available in English! (More information on her books below.) Nina and Satu have yet to have their books translated into English, but I was lucky enough to get to read a few samples of their work, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for English translations to be available soon. Nina’s series follows is set in Greenland, and follows a PR professional who has recently returned to Greenland from Denmark; Satu’s series follows a police officer working in a remote corner of Iceland. At our panel, Eva, Nina, and Satu shared what the Nordic Noir tradition means to them, how much of themselves they put into their protagonists, how setting influences their work, and much more. A recording of our conversation is available on my Instagram - just fast-forward through the first few minutes to get to our discussion itself.
Eva Björg Ægisdóttir’s Forbidden Iceland books:
After my panel, I spent Thursday afternoon hanging out with friends at the festival and exploring Reykjavik! I went out to dinner and went to an ice bar in Reykjavik (a tourist trap, yes, but SO FUN). After dinner, I sat in on a panel featuring Lucy Foley interviewed by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir! I am a huge Lucy Foley fan and it was so great to hear her in-conversation with Eva. Probably my favorite part of the conversation was when we learned a little bit more about the book Lucy is working on next. She described it as “weird and dark and pagan” and said that it’s a bit like a cross between The Wicker Man and Miss Marple… um, YES PLEASE. I got to say hi to Lucy briefly after the panel and was so thrilled to finally meet her in real life! I then went back to Kjarval and had a drink with friends before calling it a night.
THURSDAY PANELISTS’ BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
Eva Björg Ægisdóttir: If realistic, relatable crime fiction is your cup of tea, you’ll love Eva’s work. She writes police procedurals that remind me a little bit of the work of Norwegian crime writer Jorn Lier Horst, in that they depict the realities of the job and are filled with characters who feel authentic and true-to life. Her books are a series, so start with book 1, THE CREAK ON THE STAIRS, if you want the full scoop on Eva’s series’ characters, but you can also read the books as stand-alones if you prefer. My personal favorite of the series so far is Book 3, NIGHT SHADOWS.
Lucy Foley: I’m a huge Lucy Foley fan and honestly recommend any and all of her stand-alone suspense novels! She has three suspense novels currently available: THE HUNTING PARTY (locked room-inspired mystery set in the Scottish highlands), THE GUEST LIST (locked room-inspired mystery set at a wedding), THE PARIS APARTMENT (murder mystery set in an exclusive apartment building in Paris)
Lilja Sigurðardóttir: I thoroughly enjoyed Lilja’s gritty crime novel SNARE, the first installment in her Reykjavik Noir trilogy. This crime story follows a young mother who, desperate to earn enough money to keep custody of her son, resorts to drug smuggling.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
On Friday morning I headed over to Kjarval for a panel on Balancing Humor with Darkness in crime fiction, featuring Kamilla Einarsdóttir, Kevin Wignall, and Will Carver, moderated by Karin Salvalaggio. This was (as expected based on the title!) such a fun and funny panel!
I then spent the next few hours exploring Reykjavik and walking all over the city. One of my best friends from college came with me on this trip and it was his first time visiting Reykjavik, so we had to dedicate some time to sightseeing. I had a ton of fun showing him around this incredible city. No matter how many times I visit Reykjavik, it truly never loses its charm to me, and I was so excited to be able to share this amazing place with someone visiting it for the first time! We walked all around the city center, up to Hallgrimskirkja, out to the stunning Harpa concert hall, and visited a bunch of bookstores along the way, too (naturally).
On Friday afternoon, it was back to the festival for panels. I was particularly excited to watch panels on Turning Real-Life Experience in Criminal Justice into Fiction (featuring some amazing writers: Clare Mackintosh, Heidi Amsinck, and Helen Fitzgerald) and Breaking Out of Genre Boxes (featuring a personal favorite of mine, Liz Nugent, along with Martyn Waites and Michael J. Malone!).
After dinner on Friday evening, I listened in on a spotlight interview between Richard Osman and Mark Billingham, which was such a fantastic conversation. I had an early night on Friday evening to be sure I was well-rested for the big event I moderated on Saturday and (ironically…) ended up missing the Northern Lights, which appeared over Reykjavik later that night! (I ended up getting to see them later in the trip, so all was not lost, but I couldn’t believe I’d missed them the one night I decided to go to sleep at a reasonable time. Honestly, serves me right.)
FRIDAY PANELISTS’ BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
Clare Mackintosh: Clare writes sophisticated, character-driven psychological suspense. She has a number of fantastic thrillers currently available that I’ve read and loved: I LET YOU GO (Clare’s debut suspense novel—has my favorite plot twist ever!), I SEE YOU (psychological thriller that will seriously have you looking over your shoulder), HOSTAGE (locked room-inspired mystery set on an airplane!)
Heidi Amsinck: MY NAME IS JENSEN (the first installment in Heidi’s crime fiction series set in Denmark)
Liz Nugent: Liz is a BRILLIANT writer and one of my absolute favorites - she is seriously underrated. I would highly recommend any and all of her books that are currently available in the US: UNRAVELING OLIVER (a dark character study), LYING IN WAIT (psychological suspense - my favorite of Liz’s currently, though I think her 2023 release has the possibility to unseat this one for me… ), LITTLE CRUELTIES (dark character study about a family). Her writing is understated and razor-sharp - I absolutely love her style.
Michael J. Malone: If the idea of an atmospheric, Gothic suspense story about a writer appeals to you, Michael’s book HOUSE OF SPINES is excellent!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Saturday was another busy day of watching panels at the festival and (most exciting of all!!), getting ready to moderate my second panel of the festival: a one-on-one interview with Ruth Ware. If you know anything about me, you’ll already know how much I absolutely love Ruth Ware’s work—she is one of my most favorite, must-read authors, and I was so honored to have the opportunity to interview her about her writing career and her newest novel THE IT GIRL at Iceland Noir this year! I’ve been lucky enough to interview Ruth over Instagram Live in the past, but this was actually my first time meeting her in person. After doing so many author interviews and events over the years, it’s pretty rare for me to get genuinely star-struck before an event, but I was absolutely feeling that way when I met Ruth! She was just as lovely as I’d hoped, though, and it was truly the highlight of my Iceland Noir this year to have the chance to interview her on stage at the festival. I livestreamed our conversation on my Instagram - you can catch a recording of it here! Just fast-forward through the first few minutes of the recording to get to the conversation itself. (If by any chance Ruth is reading this: thank you so much, Ruth, for letting me join you in this interview! It was such a pleasure!!) After my panel with Ruth wrapped up, I also took what I think might be my favorite selfie ever (below!): from left to right, Liz Nugent, Ruth Ware, Heidi Amsinck, Clare Mackintosh, and yours truly!
In addition to moderating my own panel on Saturday, I also had a ton of fun watching a bunch of other panels on the day’s schedule! A couple particular highlights for me: a panel all about plot twists featuring Wendy Walker, Shari Lapena, Abir Mukherjee, and Snaebjorn Arngrimsson, a panel on Agatha Christie’s legacy featuring Ragnar Jonasson, Lucy Foley, and Sophie Hannah, and a spotlight interview between my two favorite Icelandic crime writers, Ragnar Jonasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir! It was an amazing final day of what was truly an outstanding festival. I ended my day back at Kjarval, hanging out with my festival friends, followed by what has become something of an unofficial Iceland Noir tradition: a late-night walk through Reykjavik!
SATURDAY PANELISTS’ BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
Ruth Ware: Honestly… all of them!!! You simply can’t go wrong with a Ruth Ware book. If you’re new to Ruth’s work and trying to figure out where to start, check out her books THE TURN OF THE KEY, THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10, and/or her newest release, THE IT GIRL.
Shari Lapena: Shari writes excellent domestic suspense novels. My personal favorite is her latest release, NOT A HAPPY FAMILY.
Wendy Walker: a great choice if you’re looking for twisty psychological suspense! Check out her book DON’T LOOK FOR ME.
Ragnar Jonasson: If atmospheric murder mysteries sound like your cup of tea, Ragnar is the author for you. He has written both series and standalone novels; my favorite of his work is his Hidden Iceland trilogy. Start with the first book in the trilogy, THE DARKNESS.
Yrsa Sigurdardottir: one of my favorite authors, not just of Icelandic crime fiction but of crime fiction in general! Yrsa’s books are dark, gritty, and not for the faint of heart. If you want a spooky standalone novel, check out her murder mystery-meets-ghost story I REMEMBER YOU; if you prefer a more traditional crime novel, try her book THE LEGACY.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
After the festival wrapped up, I was so lucky to have the chance to go on a little excursion with a group of crime writers from the festival!! Our little adventure began on Sunday with a brunch at the Icelandic President’s residence, Bessastaðir, hosted by Iceland’s First Lady, Eliza Reid. This was such a special experience, and it was truly so generous of Eliza to host us. (Photo credit for the middle photo below goes to Clare Mackintosh!)
After brunch, we drove to the home of Halldór Laxness, an Icelandic writer who won the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature. We were given a private tour of the home, which was pretty incredible! We then drove to the hotel that would be our home base for the next two nights: Hotel Rangá, a beautiful and rustic hotel in South Iceland. We spent the next two days visiting waterfalls, the Black Sand Beach, geysers, and more! We even saw the Northern Lights at the hotel. It was such a perfect way to end what was truly an amazing visit to Iceland.
I say this every single time I’m at Iceland Noir, but I really am consistently blown away by what a warm, welcoming, friendly community the Iceland Noir community really is. The first time I attended Iceland Noir, I didn’t know a single soul there but instantly felt so welcome and at home. Years later, I continue to be so very thankful for the amazing community I’ve found in the festival. Iceland Noir 2022 was my favorite experience at this crime fiction festival yet… until next year, that is! A huge, huge thank you to the Iceland Noir team for making this such a special experience for all of us involved.
BOOKS I TOOK HOME FROM ICELAND NOIR 2022
(Plus Two Books I added to my wishlist!)
THE FALLOUT by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir: I found the newest installment in Yrsa’s Children’s House series at a bookstore in Reykjavik and bought it immediately! Yrsa’s Children’s House series is one of my personal must-read crime series. It’s dark, gritty, and character-driven, following a psychologist and a police officer as they investigate some dark and sinister crimes in Reykjavik. I was so excited to get my hands on a copy of this one! Yrsa is one of those authors whose work I will simply always read—she’s up there among my all-time favorites. If you’re a Nordic Noir fan and you’re not reading Yrsa’s work yet, consider this your reminder to change that immediately if not sooner!
STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND by Liz Nugent: Liz Nugent is another favorite author of mine, and a bit of an underrated one at that! She is a brilliant writer—she has this amazing way of peeling back the layers of her characters and exposing the darkest facets of who they are and what motivates them. I’ve read every book of Liz’s that has been published in the US (I think I’m just missing one that was published in the UK but not the States… actually this reminds me I need to order it!!) and have been consistently blown away by her razor-sharp plotting and the keen psychological insight that brings her books to life. I have heard nothing but incredible buzz for Liz’s newest novel STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND, which will be published in the UK on March 2, 2023 and in the US on August 1, 2023. I was lucky enough to hear Liz talk a bit about this book at one of her panels during the festival, and it sounds like a knockout—it’s a book inspired by the character of Boo Radley in Harper Lee’s classic To Kill A Mockingbird. Liz was so kind and gave me an advance copy of the book at the festival—safe to say I simply cannot wait to dig into this one.
REYKJAVIK by Ragnar Jonasson and Katrín Jakobsdóttir: Okay, this one kind of only half counts because I only got my hands on a sample of this rather than a full book… but I simply must include it here, because I am so excited to read it. We already know what a huge fan I am of Ragnar Jonasson, and I just love the fact that Iceland’s Prime Minister is also a huge crime fiction fan! I’ve been lucky enough to hear Katrin speak on panels at previous Iceland Noir festivals, and her deep knowledge of and love for the crime genre is really cool to see. I love the fact that Ragnar and Katrin have teamed up to write a new crime novel together, and I can’t wait to read the full book.
THE WINTER GUEST by W.C. Ryan: William Ryan was so kind to give me a gorgeous paperback copy of his latest book THE WINTER GUEST, and it sounds really great—everyone at the festival was raving about this one! THE WINTER GUEST takes place in 1920’s Ireland, and it’s part historical fiction, part ghost story, part murder mystery. It all centers around a once-grand estate that has now fallen into disrepair, and is now providing shelter for the surviving members of one family. When a young woman is found dead, an IRA intelligence officer is sent to investigate. We know I can’t get enough of books with creepy old houses, and this one sounds like it blends that kind of setting with a murder mystery plot perfect for fans of classic mysteries—plus the added intrigue of the book’s historical time period. It sounds very unique and I’m really looking forward to checking it out!
On my wishlist:
CROW MOON by Suzy Aspley: I had such a great time getting to know Suzy a little bit at Iceland Noir this year, and during one of our conversations, Suzy told me a little bit abut her debut novel CROW MOON, which is slated for release in the spring from Orenda Books… and I immediately added this one to my 2023 must-read wishlist! CROW MOON sounds like it will combine so many elements that I personally love in a suspense novel, from a strong sense of place (and one steeped in local lore at that!) to a very dark and sinister central mystery. It doesn’t hurt that this book also has a gorgeous cover. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of CROW MOON in the new year!
SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE by Jean Kwok: Truly one of the biggest delights of my time at Iceland Noir was getting to know author Jean Kwok a little bit! When I tell you Jean is wonderful, I really, really mean it - she was so warm, kind, and funny, I absolutely loved having the chance to chat with her a little bit at the festival!! Jean contributed an excellent story to the recent Marple short story collection that was published in the US this fall, and after meeting her and thoroughly enjoying that story, I’m really eager to read more of her work.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can attend Iceland Noir?
Anyone! You don’t need to have any sort of special connection to the festival or book-related platform (e.g. bookstagram account or blog) to attend. The festival is attended by a mix of readers, bloggers, publishing professionals, and authors, and all are welcome to join. You do need to purchase a ticket to the festival to attend, but once you’ve got your ticket, you are able to attend all of the festival events!
What does a typical day at the festival look like?
A typical day at the festival tends to begin with the first panel of the day at about 10:00 AM. Panels last 50 minutes each, followed by a 10-minute break in between each panel. There is typically an evening break for dinner, and then panels conclude for the day at about 10:30. One of my favorite things about the festival is that there’s only one event per hour—at some other crime fiction festivals, there are multiple events happening simultaneously, which means you have to choose between them (and sometimes you end up missing out on something you would’ve liked to see!). At Iceland Noir, there’s only one event per hour, which means you never have to feel like you’re missing out on anything.
What if I don’t know anyone there? Will I feel welcome?
The first time I attended Iceland Noir, I didn’t know anyone there either! My first Iceland Noir was in 2016, when Crime by the Book was brand-new. I went on a total whim, and it was the best decision ever. Not only did I feel welcome from day one, but I ended up making dear friends there whom I’ve kept in touch with in the years since! One of my favorite qualities of Iceland Noir is what a warm, welcoming festival it is—because it’s on the smaller side, it feels very intimate and not at all intimidating. If you’re interested in trying out a crime fiction festival but not sure where to start, I think Iceland Noir would make a perfect “starter” festival because of how friendly it is.
I don’t speak Icelandic—will that be a problem?
Not at all! All of the Iceland Noir panels are conducted in English. Reykjavik is also a very friendly city for us English speakers. Just about everyone there speaks English, restaurants have English menus available, etc.—it’s extremely impressive, and makes for a very easy travel experience for those of us who don’t speak Icelandic!
What is Reykjavik like? Will I be able to get around easily?
Reykjavik is such a beautiful and charming city! The weather is (obviously) very cold, so dress accordingly! It’s also very expensive, so do keep that in mind when planning your budget for the trip. In terms of ease of getting around, Reykjavik is small, which makes it easy to navigate and very walkable. The Iceland Noir team does a great job providing maps to the various venues in their welcome information for festival attendees, which I really appreciated! This year’s venues were about a 5-minute walk from one another, so it was nice and easy to go back and forth between the two. One thing that you will want to keep in mind: the airport you’ll fly into, Keflavik, is about a 45-minute drive from Reykjavik. But never fear, there is a very handy bus service that goes from Keflavik to the city center. Booking a ticket for the bus is easy and inexpensive in comparison to taking a taxi!
One other note: Reykjavik is beautiful, and there’s so much to experience in the city center itself, but if you’re able to, it’s worth considering extending your stay a bit so you can explore some of the country outside of the city! The landscape and natural beauty of Iceland is truly stunning, and if it’s something that is within your budget and time constraints, it’s well worth considering setting aside a couple days after the festival to explore.
Where should I stay during Iceland Noir?
There are a number of very convenient hotel and Airbnb options in downtown Reykjavik! I would definitely suggest finding a hotel or Airbnb close to the festival venues so you can easily pop back to your room during the day if needed. This year I stayed at the Hotel Borg and had a really great experience there, but I will say it’s quite a bit more expensive than some of the other options I’ve stayed at in the past. In the past I’ve also stayed at the City Center Hotel (great location - literally on the same street as Kjarval, one of the festival venues!) and the Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, which was also quite convenient. There are a bunch of options in the center of the city (including Airbnb options if that’s more your style!).
Is there a livestream/virtual ticket option available?
Not currently. The Iceland Noir team has been so generous in allowing me to livestream my events on my CBTB Instagram, which I will hopefully continue to be able to do next year! At this time, there isn’t a livestream ticket option available to view all of the events remotely - but if that changes in the future, I will be sure to share that information!
SAVE THE DATES FOR ICELAND NOIR 2023!
November 15 - 19, 2023 | Reykjavik
Early bird tickets for Iceland Noir 2023 are already on sale—you can find those online here! Two of the 2023 festival’s headliners have already been announced: Dan Brown and Louise Penny. If that’s not enough reason to attend next year, I don’t know what is! It’s going to be an amazing festival, and I’m already counting down the days. Keep up with Iceland Noir across their social media platforms for all the latest news on next year’s festival.
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