Writers / Speakers

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“O teleftaios fylakas” (“The Last Guardian”) by Dimitris Oikonomou
The writer Dimitris Oikonomou talks to the journalist Alexandra Christakaki on the occasion of his latest novel.

Co-organized by Ikaros Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Kazantzakis 1: I Kritiki Matia (1883-1919)” (“Kazantzakis 1: The Cretan Perspective”) & “Kazantzakis 2: O Polyvoulos Kosmos (1921-1957)” (Kazantzakis 2: The Noisy World”) by Allain Glykos
French author Allain Glykos discusses his two impressive graphic novels, co-created with illustrator Antonin, dedicated to Nikos Kazantzakis, with journalist Eleonora Orfanidou.

Co-organized by: Dioptra Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“San Normal” by Dionysis Marinos
San Normal is a city. No one knows exactly where it is located. Journalist and author Dionysis Marinos talks about his new novel with journalist Eleonora Orfanidou.

Co-organized by Metaixmio Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Monica Aasprong & Hanne Ørstavik: Aspects of Norwegian Literature
The Norwegian poet, prose writer and translator Monica Aasprong and the Norwegian prose writer Hanne Ørstavik (“Love”), one of the most important voices of contemporary Scandinavian prose, discuss with translator Sotiris Souliotis their recent work and their influences.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Norwegian Literature Abroad / Kastaniotis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025