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Headread Literary Festival announces international guests
In the last week of May, the HeadRead Literary Festival is hosting a diverse selection of notable international guests in Tallinn. The geopolitical situation and the beauty and pain of history will be explored by British journalist and author Peter Pomerantsev, one of the most translated Finnish-Estonian writers of our time Sofi Oksanen, British historian…
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Estonian Literature Day 2025
On 30 January, Estonia is once again celebrating Estonian Literature Day, which this year coincides with the official launch of the Year of the Estonian Book, a celebration of 500 years of the written Estonian language. For nonnative speakers, here are some resources for getting to know Estonian literature. Estonian Literature Centre – extensive information on…
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HeadRead on ERR: Lucy Worsley and Tauno Vahter
Undoubtedly one of the most popular events this year was the talk of British historian and presenter Lucy Worsley and publisher Tauno Vahter. If you didn’t make it to the venue, you can enjoy the recording thanks to the ERR’s culture news portal now!
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HeadRead on ERR: Anneli Jordahl and Saara Mildeberg
Quality fiction from Scandinavia was in abundance at this year’s festival and you can now enjoy the talk of Swedish author Anneli Jordahl and anthropologist Saara Mildeberg.
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HeadRead on ERR: Tina Harnesk and Heidi Iivari
This year’s festival also explored the indigenous perspective, with Sweden-based writer Tina Harnesk speaking to poet and translator Heidi Iivari about her Sami heritage.
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HeadRead on ERR: Pirkko Saisio and Triin Tael
This year, we had the pleasure of the legendary Finnish actor, director and writer Pirkko Saisio, who spoke to Triin Tael.
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HeadRead on ERR: Lyudmila Khersonskaya, Boris Khersonsky and Igor Kotjuh
We were happy to host very special guests, Ukrainian poets Lyudmila Khersonskaya and Boris Khersonsky who spoke to Igor Kotjuh.
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HeadRead on ERR: Elina Backman and Helen Pärk
This year, we were able to enjoy lots of high quality crime fiction from our neighbours and beyond – here you can watch the recording of the talk of Elina Backman and Helen Pärk.
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HeadRead on ERR: Valerio Magrelli and Maarja Kangro
Moving a bit further away from our immediate neighbourhood, we are delighted to share the talk of Italian poet Valerio Magrelli and Maarja Kangro, translator, author and the new Chairman of the Estonian Writers’ Union.
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HeadRead on ERR: Robin Robertson and Jan Kaus
This time, you can enjoy the talk of Scottish author Robin Robertson and Jan Kaus.