Iceland has always seemed like a beautiful place, anyway, but this seals the deal. Apparently, most of the books there are published in the second half of the year, and in November the Icelandic Publishers Association distributes a free catalog of newly published books.
I'm not sure where this data comes from, but they seem to read and write more per person than the people in most countries do (approximately one in ten people in Iceland will write a book, and 84% of the population will read at least one book per year for pleasure).
All in all, it sounds like a great place to be a reader.
But even if you don't live in Iceland, I hope you have a wonderful holiday and find some time to kick back and relax, with or without a book in hand.
Best Wishes,
Myrna
2 comments:
I read a book set in Iceland; just last month. It was fabulous - BURIAL RITES by Hannah Kent.
Merry Christmas!!
Mary, I'll have to check that one out. Thank you! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
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