Writers / Speakers

“O dolofonos stis selides” (“The killer on the pages”) by Christos Markogiannakis & “Ena ptoma stin avli tis Amalias” (“A corpse in Amalia’s courtyard”) by Tefcros Michaelides
Crime fiction authors Christos Markogiannakis and Tefcros Michaelides discuss their new books, the genre of novel they serve, and their French influences. The conversation is moderated by the journalist Yannis Baskozos.

Co-organized by Minoas Publishing / Psychogios Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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Different approaches to the historical novel
The case of «Nikitria skoni» (“Winning Dust”) and the novels «Enas fonos stin avli tis Amalias» (“A Murder in Amalia’s Court”) and «Tessera chromata tou kalokairiou» (“Four Colours of Summer”). The authors of the books, Kostas Kaltsas and Tefcros Michaelides, will be in conversation.

Co-organized by Psichogios Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“Ta Monopatia mou stin Kriti: Apokoronas” (“My Paths in Crete: Apokoronas”)
Dimitris Michelogiannis, Special Advisor to the Regional Governor of Crete, discusses with author Lena Divani and Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Founder of the SCE Paths of Greece, for the new publication of the Region of Crete.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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Michael Llewellyn Smith: “Crete in my life”
Address by the esteemed British historian, diplomat, and traveler Michael Lewellin Smith on the impact of Crete in shaping his life and work. The introduction will be delivered by Dimitris Michelogiannis, a lawyer and special adviser to the Region of Crete. Following the lecture, author and historian Lena Divani will engage in a discussion with Michael Lewellin Smith.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust
On the occasion of the release of the new translation of excerpts from Marcel Proust’s “In Search of Lost Time”, the anthology editor and translator of the work, Klairi Mitsotaki, discusses with Lizzie Tsirimokou, Emerita Professor of General and Comparative Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Agra Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“Grammata apo ta Kapetaniana” (“Letters from Kapetaniana”) by Giorgos Gr. Stamatakis
The author Giorgos Gr. Stamatakis discusses his book “Grammata apo ta Kapetaniana” (“Letters from Kapetaniana”), surreal short stories in the Cretan dialect, with translator Klairi Mitsotaki and author Maria Papagianni. Moderation: Giorgos Patroudakis, journalist and photographer.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Selouda Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“I ypothesi tis erythras vasilissas” (“The Case of the Red Queen”) by Michalis Modinos & “I teleftaia arkoyda tou dasous” (“The Last Bear of the Forest”) & “Rixo nero, skies” (“Shallow Water, Shadows”) by Akis Papantonis
Novelists Michalis Modinos and Akis Papantonis discuss the ecological dimension of their works.

Moderation: Giannis Dimitrakakis, Associate Professor of Modern Greek Philology at the Department of Philology, University of Crete.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Kastaniotis Publishing / Kichli Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025 

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“Paraguay” by Michalis Modinos
The writer Michalis Modinos talks with the journalist Kostas Katsoularis about his latest novel “Paraguay”.

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

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The Everyday Man in Literature and History
The writers Éric Vuillard, Maro Doukas, Michalis Modinos and the Assistant Professor of Modern Greek Literature at the University of Crete, Yannis Dimitrakakis, discuss the use of History in literature, how literature turns the lens towards the everyday person, whether he is a victim of History or becomes its driving force.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Mundo Sepúlveda“ by Luis Sepúlveda and Daniel Mordzinski
The famous “writers’ photographer” Daniel Mordzinski discusses his recent book (Opera Publishing) about his close friend Luis Sepúlveda, who lost the battle to COVID-19 in 2020, with Leonidas Oikonomakis, lecturer at the Department of Sociology of the University of Crete.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

The decisive importance of nature in the work of Antonio Moresco
Renowned Italian author Antonio Moresco discusses the relationship between humans and nature with his translator Maria Fragouli, focusing on his books “The Song of the Trees” / “Il Canto degli Alberi” and “The Little Light / La Lucina”.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Kastaniotis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Tanais. To ploio tou pikrou chorismou” (“Tanais. The ship of bitter separation”) by Tilemachos Moudatsakis
The writer Tilemachos Moudatsakis talks with Alexandra Zervou, Professor of Modern Greek Literature and Petros Anastasiadis, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Crete.

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Tribute to poet Giogia Siokou-Komatsoulaki
The philologist and president of the Centre for Cretan Literature Costas Moutzouris converses with poet Giogia Siokou and discusses her work.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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“Lipotaktes” (“Deserters”) by Giannis Theodorakis
Giannis Giannakakis, Deputy Mayor of Culture of the Municipality of Chania, Antonis Diamantis, director, actor, and Kostas Moutzouris, philologist, discuss about Giannis Theodorakis‘ book (1932-1996), “Lipotaktes” (“Deserters”) (Metronomos Publishing). Poems will be recited by actors Spyros Pritsas and Evi Manavaki. Moderation: Ioanna Karamali, translator, poet.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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“I symfiliosi” (“The Reconciliation”) by Dimitris Chatzikonstantinou
Author Dimitris Hatzikonstantinou discusses with the philologist and President of the Centre of Cretan Literature, Kostas Moutzouris, about his new book. Excerpts will be read by the philologist Maria Patrelaki.

Co-organized by Metaixmio Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Three writers, one generation?
Authors Haris Kalaitzidis (“Polemiki Michani” / “The War Machine”, Estia Publishing), Michalis Malandrakis (“Patriot”, Polis Publishing) and Antonis Mylonakis (“Ippokampos” / “Hippocampus”, Kastaniotis Publishing) discuss their books and the literary characteristics of their generation.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Book Festivals in the Modern World
Discussion on the challenges, the impact of international book festivals and their networking, will be held by: Adriana Martinez from Colombia, director of the LEA Festival; Claudia Neira from Nicaragua, director of the Centroamérica Cuenta Festival; Pilar Reyes, literary director of Penguin Random House; Mexican author and essayist Jorge Volpi; Spanish journalist Juan Cruz Ruíz, founding member of El Pais newspaper, author, and literary critic; and Manolis Pimplis, Chania Book Festival director.

Co-organized by the Greek Ibero-American LEA Festival

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Hiding places of self-esteem
Three experiential self-esteem workshops for children aged 5-12, each lasting thirty minutes, which will run simultaneously in three locations of the Centre for Mediterranean Architecture. Curated by the teacher, collaborator of the Mayor of Chania on education issues and author Anna Nempavlaki (“Ftou Kai Vgaino”/“Ready or not, here I come!”, Kaleidoscope Publishing) and by local artists and scientists, and others, the workshops will operate in a circular manner, so that all children will rotate through each one: 1st Workshop: “Delightful activity” (Athina Ntoulia, Education Advisor of the 1st Unit of Chania), 2nd Workshop: “A couple of words from Anna”, Anna Nempavlaki), 3rd Workshop: “Every work is a story” (Kosmas Lilikakis, artist).

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

The dynamics and the drama of the modern family
The Spanish poet and novelist Sara Mesa (“La familia” / “The Family”) talks with the Mexican novelist Guadalupe Nettel (“La hija única” / “The Only Daughter”) and the Spanish director of the Cervantes Institute in Athens, Pilar Tena. Moderated by Adriana Martinez, director of the LEA Festival.

Co-organized by the Greek Ibero-American LEA Festival / Ikaros Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Dika mas paidia” (“Our children”) by Sofia Nikolaidou
Author Sofia Nikolaidou talks to journalist Mikela Chartoulari about her new novel, a story about a rap band, about dreams that take revenge, about children saved by music.

Co-organized by Metaixmio Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Two Faces of Crete
On one hand, the urbanized, cosmopolitan life, and on the other, the evident and underground power of the “roots”, the violence of desolation. Authors Iakovos Anyfantakis and Giannis Nikoloudis discuss the two different Cretan worlds presented in their novels “Radiokasetofono” (“Radio Cassette Player”) and “Adeios topos” (“Empty Place”).

Co-organized by Patakis Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Milan Kundera : Écrire, quelle drôle d’idée !” / “Milan Kundera: Writing, What a Strange Idea!” by Florence Noiville
French journalist, head of foreign literature in the book section of the French newspaper Le Monde, and author Florence Noiville converses with publisher Eva Karaitidi about her new book. Moderated by Tina Mandilara, journalist.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Hestia Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Hiding places of self-esteem
Three experiential self-esteem workshops for children aged 5-12, each lasting thirty minutes, which will run simultaneously in three locations of the Centre for Mediterranean Architecture. Curated by the teacher, collaborator of the Mayor of Chania on education issues and author Anna Nempavlaki (“Ftou Kai Vgaino”/“Ready or not, here I come!”, Kaleidoscope Publishing) and by local artists and scientists, and others, the workshops will operate in a circular manner, so that all children will rotate through each one: 1st Workshop: “Delightful activity” (Athina Ntoulia, Education Advisor of the 1st Unit of Chania), 2nd Workshop: “A couple of words from Anna”, Anna Nempavlaki), 3rd Workshop: “Every work is a story” (Kosmas Lilikakis, artist).

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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

From Oxford to Chania
The British hellenist, Oxford professor of Literature, poet and novelist Ruth Pantel talks to the writer Spyros Giannaras and her Greek publisher Kostas Papadopoulos about her relationship with Greece and her novel “Daughters of the Labyrinth”, which is set against the backdrop of the Jewish community of Chania.

Co-organized by Potamos Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Literature in Countries Experiencing Crisis
Cuban author Leonardo Padura converses with Argentine novelist Claudia Piñeiro and author Ieronymos Lykaris about the role and impact of literature in countries facing severe economic, humanitarian, and political crises. Moderated by Kostas Athanasiou, translator.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Hellenic Ibero-American Literature Festival in Athens LEA / Carnivora Publishing / Kastaniotis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“Personas Decentes” / “Decent People” by Leonardo Padura
Author Leonardo Padura discusses his recent book with journalist Mikela Chartoulari and his translator Kostas Athanasiou.

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“The Pursuit of Europe: A History” by Anthony Pagden
Drawing on a wide range of materials, from legal treatises to novels, the American author and professor of Political Science and History at the University of California in the USA, Anthony Pagden, offers in his book (Alexandria Publishing) the most detailed account of the history of European integration: the evolution of the “European project” from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to Brexit. The author discusses with Lena Matsiori, historian and Cultural Programme Manager of the Chania Book Festival.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Concert with Lena Platonos: Constantine P. Cavafy
The Cretan-born musician, pianist and composer of electronic and art music Lena Platonos presents, with Yannis Palamidas and Stergios Tsirliagos (Stergios T.) on the co-orchestration, keyboards and programming, the work “Cavafy, 13 songs”, as well as selected pieces from her highlights (“Sun Masks”, “Sabotage”, “Diaries”, “Gallop”).

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“The Charm of Book Covers”
A discussion on the importance of book covers and the aesthetics of books in modern publishing. Participants: Christos Kourtoglou, graphic designer, Yannis Palavos, author, Kostas Spatharakis, publisher.

Moderation: Marilena Astrapellou, journalist.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“Asteio” (“Joke”): tradition and the Greek short story today
On the occasion of the re-edition of “Asteio” (“Joke”) by Υannis Palavos (Ikaros Publishing, State Literary Prize for Best Short Story Collection, Anagnostis Literary Review Short Story Award 2013), a collection of short stories that has been discussed more than few others in the last decade, the author unravels the thread of the writing of the book and discusses with journalist Giannis Pantazopoulos the relationship of the collection with the tradition of Greek short story writing and the Greek short story today.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Theatrical reading: Luis Sepúlveda
The actress Marina Panigiraki reads extracts from the works of Luis Sepúlveda.

Organized by the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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Theatrical reading: Maro Doukas
The actress Marina Panigiraki reads extracts from the books of Maro Doukas.

Organized by the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“I alosi ton Athinon apo tis aderfes Gargara” (“The Fall of Athens by the Gargara Sisters”) by Giannis Xanthoulis
Giannis Xanthoulis, author, discusses his new book “I alosi ton Athinon apo tis aderfes Gargara” (“The Fall of Athens by the Gargara Sisters”) with journalist Giannis Pantazopoulos.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Dioptra Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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Discussing on Literature and Ideas under the Dictatorship and at the beginning of the Metapolitefsi
Rhea Galanaki, prose writer and Alexis Ziras, literature critic, began to make their personal mark on the fields of literature and ideas of the second half of the 20th century, especially during the dictatorship and the beginning of Metapolitefsi. Now, fifty years later, they share their memories of this crucial period and reassess their actions and participations that have now been incorporated into the scale of our entire cultural historiography. Moderated by Yannis Pantazopoulos.

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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“Asteio” (“Joke”): tradition and the Greek short story today
On the occasion of the re-edition of “Asteio” (“Joke”) by Υannis Palavos (Ikaros Publishing, State Literary Prize for Best Short Story Collection, Anagnostis Literary Review Short Story Award 2013), a collection of short stories that has been discussed more than few others in the last decade, the author unravels the thread of the writing of the book and discusses with journalist Giannis Pantazopoulos the relationship of the collection with the tradition of Greek short story writing and the Greek short story today.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Children’s workshop
The actress, director and writer Valentina Papadimitraki (“Mia folia gia mena”/“A Nest for Me”, Kaleidoscope Publishing) invites children to wander in the forest with a little white squirrel. They can play, sing, taste fresh fruits and discover how a nest is made for all seasons (guitar, song: Michalis Volakas).

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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Theatrical reading: Ali Smith
The actress Valentina Papadimitraki reads extracts from books by the Scottish author Ali Smith.

Organized by the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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From Oxford to Chania
The British hellenist, Oxford professor of Literature, poet and novelist Ruth Pantel talks to the writer Spyros Giannaras and her Greek publisher Kostas Papadopoulos about her relationship with Greece and her novel “Daughters of the Labyrinth”, which is set against the backdrop of the Jewish community of Chania.

Co-organized by Potamos Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Grammata apo ta Kapetaniana” (“Letters from Kapetaniana”) by Giorgos Gr. Stamatakis
The author Giorgos Gr. Stamatakis discusses his book “Grammata apo ta Kapetaniana” (“Letters from Kapetaniana”), surreal short stories in the Cretan dialect, with translator Klairi Mitsotaki and author Maria Papagianni. Moderation: Giorgos Patroudakis, journalist and photographer.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Selouda Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Concert with Kalogeraki Bros
Kalogeraki Bros (Michalis and Pantelis Kalogerakis) present a part of their previous recordings, as well as their new work, which will be presented for the first time at the Alternative Stage of the National Opera House. With the participation of musicians Lambros Papanikolaou on double bass and Efstratios Grindzalis on bouzouki.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“I ypothesi tis erythras vasilissas” (“The Case of the Red Queen”) by Michalis Modinos & “I teleftaia arkoyda tou dasous” (“The Last Bear of the Forest”) & “Rixo nero, skies” (“Shallow Water, Shadows”) by Akis Papantonis
Novelists Michalis Modinos and Akis Papantonis discuss the ecological dimension of their works.

Moderation: Giannis Dimitrakakis, Associate Professor of Modern Greek Philology at the Department of Philology, University of Crete.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Kastaniotis Publishing / Kichli Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025 

Concert with Alexandra Papastefanou: Miltos Sachtouris
The internationally renowned pianist Alexandra Papastefanou presents for the first time her work on the poetry of Miltos Sachtouris, which is currently being published.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Loss and Mourning: Individual and Collective Traumas in Literature
Discussants: Voula Antoniadou (author), Maria Katsikandaraki (author and educator), Michalis Paterakis (poet), Katerina Stamatelatou (author), Andromachi Chourdaki (author). Moderated by: Anna Kallivretaki (author).

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Radamanthis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Honorary event for Nikos Psilakis
An event dedicated to the work and memory of the great journalist, folklorist and writer Nikos Psilakis, with speakers Stavros Arnaoutakis, regional governor of Crete, Pantelis Boukalas, poet, essayist, translator and journalist, Thanasis Babanevas, representative of the Union of Journalists of Daily Newspapers of the Peloponnese, Epirus, and Islands and Maria Charalambaki, president of the Heraklion Prefecture Philologists’ Union. Moderation: Giorgos Patroudakis, journalist and photographer. The greeting will be delivered by Kyriakos Kortesis, President of the Union of Journalists of Daily Newspapers of the Peloponnese, Epirus, and Islands.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Karmanor Publishing

4th Chania Book Festrival 2025

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“Grammata apo ta Kapetaniana” (“Letters from Kapetaniana”) by Giorgos Gr. Stamatakis
The author Giorgos Gr. Stamatakis discusses his book “Grammata apo ta Kapetaniana” (“Letters from Kapetaniana”), surreal short stories in the Cretan dialect, with translator Klairi Mitsotaki and author Maria Papagianni. Moderation: Giorgos Patroudakis, journalist and photographer.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Selouda Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Afti einai i geitonia mou skyle” (“This Is My Neighborhood, Dog”) by Pavlos Pavlidis
Songwriter and poet Pavlos Pavlidis discusses his book with author, philologist, and songwriter Thomas Korovinis.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Kastaniotis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“You Died on Me” by José Luis Peisoto
Award-winning Portuguese prose writer and poet José Luís Peixoto discusses with Adriana Martinez, director of the LEA Festival, about his new book “You Died on Me”, a narrative that deals with the theme of loss and mourning, focusing on the father-son relationship.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Hellenic Ibero-American Literature Festival in Athens LEA / Vakhikon Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Efkrates anagnoseis. Gymnasmata kritikis” (“Temperate readings. Exercises in Criticism”) by Roula Vouraki

Philologist and author Roula Vouraki talks about her new book with philologist Varvara Perraki and publisher Christos Machairidis, author, director of the magazine of language and art “Erisma”.

Co-organized by Erisma Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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“Asto ki as apothanei” (“Leave it and let it die”) & “Ti glossa tis tin petaxan sti gata” (“Her tongue was thrown to the cat”) by Antonia Botonaki
The author Niki Troullinou and the philologist Anna Lampardaki discuss about the revised reissue of the novel, “Asto ki as apothanei” (“Leave it and let it die”). The author’s third collection of poems will be presented by philologist Varvara Perraki. The author Antonia Botonaki will address a greeting and discuss with the audience.

Co-organized by Thraka Publishing / Pyxida tis Polis Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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Cretan Cultural and Literary Identity
Three authors engage in a conversation exploring the impact of their Cretan heritage on the shaping of their identities in relation to their gender and creative endeavors. The discussion also delves into the portrayal of Cretan identity in literature, whether influenced by Nikos Kazantzakis or other perspectives. Speakers: Michalis Albatis, Rea Galanaki, Niki Troullinou. Moderator: Varvara Perraki, President of the Association of Philologists of Chania.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“1941 Afstira Syskotisis” (“1941 Strict Blackout”) by Thanasis Petrou
Author Thanasis Petrou discusses his new graphic novel “1941 Afstira Syskotisis” (“1941 Strict Blackout”) with Vangelis Karamanolakis, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Ikaros Publishing

4th Chania Book Festivla 2025

“Kata Ioanni” (“According to John”) by Spyros Petroulakis
The writer Spyros Petroulakis talks with the paralympian and writer Antonis Tsapatakis and the Associate Professor of Ottoman History at the Department of History and Archaeology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Crete, Ilias Kolovos.

Co-organized by Minoas Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Grand Hotel Europa” by Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer
The award-winning Dutch writer Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer discusses with journalist Grigoris Bekos, delving into the multiple contradictions of European identity, focusing on an old hotel struggling to balance between the present and the past.

Co-organised by Ikaros Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

1st Chania Book Festival 2022 

Literature in Countries Experiencing Crisis
Cuban author Leonardo Padura converses with Argentine novelist Claudia Piñeiro and author Ieronymos Lykaris about the role and impact of literature in countries facing severe economic, humanitarian, and political crises. Moderated by Kostas Athanasiou, translator.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Hellenic Ibero-American Literature Festival in Athens LEA / Carnivora Publishing / Kastaniotis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“Betty Boo” / “Betibú” by Claudia Piñeiro
Argentine author Claudia Piñeiro, the third most translated writer from her country after Borges and Cortázar, discusses her book “Betty Boo” with journalist Mikela Chartoulari.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Hellenic Ibero-American Literature Festival in Athens LEA / Carnivora Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Constantine: The story of a promise, a curse and a return…
When folk songs become the inspiration for fairy tales. The “fairy-tale” version of the folk song “The Dead Brother”, through its transfer to the oral literature of the people. Synthetic narration and fictional narrative based on ten variants from all over Greece by the Storytellers of the National Theatre of Greece (Poetry-lyrics: Dimitris Fileles, setting-song: Filippos Plakias, narration: Dimitris V. Prusalis).

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

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Legends about the Fall of Constantinople
Folk traditions and legends, focusing on the Hagia Sophia before, during and after the Fall of Constantinople, by the Storytellers of the National Theatre of Greece (Poetry-lyrics: Dimitris Phileles, setting-song: Philippos Plakias, narration: Dimitris V. Prousalis).

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

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“Journeys on the back of fairy tales…”
Folk tales and words of the many people of yesterday, which reconstruct today and tomorrow, for children from 7 to 10 years old… (Lyrics, music, song: Philippos Plakias, narration: Dimitris V. Prousalis).

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Concert with Lena Platonos: Constantine P. Cavafy
The Cretan-born musician, pianist and composer of electronic and art music Lena Platonos presents, with Yannis Palamidas and Stergios Tsirliagos on the co-orchestration, keyboards and programming, the work “Cavafy, 13 songs”, as well as selected pieces from her highlights (“Sun Masks”, “Sabotage”, “Diaries”, “Gallop”).

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“The Greeks: A Global History” by Roderick Beaton

Professor Emeritus of King’s College London and Chairman of the Board of the British School of Athens, Rodrik Beaton, discusses his recent book (Patakis Publishing) with Professor Emeritus of Modern Greek Literature of the University of Crete Alexis Politis.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Tribute to Manolis Anagnostakis: 100 years since his birth
 Aspects of his work and life through two new publications

“Vivliografia Manoli Anagnostaki (1941-2023)” (“Bibliography of Manolis Anagnostakis (1941-2023)”) by bibliographer and critic Dimitris Daskalopoulos, as well as the book “Pragmatologika Scholia sto Ergo tou Manoli Anagnostaki” (“Pragmatic Comments on the Work of Manolis Anagnostakis”) by philologist Miltiadis D. Polyviou, are presented by Thaleia Ieronymaki, Assistant Professor of Modern Greek Philology at the University of Patras, and Lizzie Tsirimokou, Emerita Professor of General and Comparative Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Moderation: Emmi Papavasileiou, President of the Friends of Poet Manolis Anagnostakis Club.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“Grafo poimata aneta kai anapaftika gia oles tis logokrisies” (“I Write Poems Comfortably and Relaxedly for All Censorships”)
Participants: Dimitris Daskalopoulos, Thaleia Ieronymaki, Miltiadis D. Polyviou, Lizzie Tsirimokou, Pantelis Boukalas, poet, essayist, translator, and journalist, discuss the significant legacy of the work of Manolis Anagnostakis.

Moderation: Manolis Pimplis, journalist and director of the Chania Book Festival.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Friends of Poet Manolis Anagnostakis Club / Patakis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

The new multipolar and multicultural world: the role of Crete
Georgios-Stylianos Prevelakis, Professor Emeritus of Geopolitics at Panthéon-Sorbonne University (Paris 1), who served as Permanent Representative of Greece to the OECD, analyses the fact that we live in an era when all geopolitical data are changing, the world is reshaping and the role of Crete is being revised or even upgraded. Moderated by Manolis Pimplis, director of the Chania Book Festival.

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Ukraine on fire
Author Petros Markaris discusses with George-Stylianos Prevelakis, Professor of Geopolitics, Urban Planning and Cultural Geography at the Sorbonne School of Geography (Paris I) and the Institute of Political Studies, about the war in Ukraine, its dramatic consequences for the country and its consequences in the formation of a new geopolitical environment in Europe and the world.

Moderation: Manolis Piblis, journalist.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

3rd Greek-German translation workshop ViceVersa & “Vater und ich” (“Father and I”) by Dilek Güngör
Announcement of the results of the 3rd ViceVersa Greek-German translation workshop (23-30 June) by translators Michaela Prinzinger and Theo Votsos and the participants. Presentation of the book “Vater und ich” (“Father and I”) by the German journalist and writer of Turkish origin, Dilek Güngör, and her translator in Greek, Theo Votsos.

Organized by the German Translators’ Fund/DÜF-Toledo Programme, Commissioner for Culture and Media of the German Federal Government

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Vathy to skotadi prin tin avgi” (“Deep darkness before dawn”) by Eleni Priovolou & “Mavro flamingko” (“Black Flamingo”) by Stavros Christodoulou
Disconnected from time and place. Heroes and anti-heroes in the dying world and the world to come. Authors Eleni Priovolou and Stavros Christodoulou talk about their novels.

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

The Concept of Self
Three experiential self-esteem workshops for children aged 12-17, each lasting thirty minutes, will run simultaneously at three points of the Mediterranean Architecture Center (Grand Arsenal). Curated by educator, Chania Mayor’s educational advisor, and author Anna Nebavlaki (“Ftou Kai Vgaino” / “Ready or not, here I come!”, Kaleidoscope Publishing), along with local and other artists and scientists, the workshops will operate in a circular manner, so all children will rotate through each one: 1st Workshop: “Food for Thought” (Konstantinos V. Proimos, Assistant Professor of History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture at the University of Patras), 2nd Workshop: “Something Precious” (Konstantinos Fischer, Visual Artist), 3rd Workshop: “Lights, Camera, Action Chania” (Nikos Kampianakis, Photographer).

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Legends about the Fall of Constantinople
Folk traditions and legends, focusing on the Hagia Sophia before, during and after the Fall of Constantinople, by the Storytellers of the National Theatre of Greece (Poetry-lyrics: Dimitris Fileles, setting-song: Philippos Plakias, narration: Dimitris V. Prousalis).

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“Journeys on the back of fairy tales…”
Folk tales and words of the many people of yesterday, which reconstruct today and tomorrow, for children from 7 to 10 years old… (Lyrics, music, song: Philippos Plakias, narration: Dimitris V. Prousalis).

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Constantine: The story of a promise, a curse and a return…
When folk songs become the inspiration for fairy tales. The “fairy-tale” version of the folk song “The Dead Brother”, through its transfer to the oral literature of the people. Synthetic narration and fictional narrative based on ten variants from all over Greece by the Storytellers of the National Theatre of Greece (Poetry-lyrics: Dimitris Fileles, setting-song: Filippos Plakias, narration: Dimitris V. Prusalis).

1st Chania Book Festival2022

“Epeidi den yparchei Planet B” (“Because There is No Planet B”) by Yannis Maniatis, in collaboration with Makis Provatas
Yannis Maniatis, head of PASOK MEP’s and former Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate Change, and journalist and author Makis Provatas discuss their book “Epeidi den yparchei Planet B” (“Because There is No Planet B”).

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Patakis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“Ola se mia zoi. Apo tin Ilio ston Galaxia” (“All in One Lifetime. From the Sun to the Galaxy”) by Stamatios Krimigis and Makis Provatas
The internationally renowned academic and space scientist Dr. Stamatios Krimigis discusses with journalist and author Makis Provatas, on the occasion of their book “Ola se mia zoi. Apo tin Ilio ston Galaxia” (“All in One Lifetime. From the Sun to the Galaxy”), a journey that begins in Chios and extends to the far reaches of the solar system.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Papadopoulos Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

The levitation between the local and the global
The practical relationship of poetry with history and with current affairs. The relationship of poetry to other arts and forms of expression. With poets: Yannis Doukas, Haris Psarras, Orpheas Apergis, Lenia Safiropoulou, Krystalli Glyniadaki.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Honorary event for Nikos Psilakis
An event dedicated to the work and memory of the great journalist, folklorist and writer Nikos Psilakis, with speakers Stavros Arnaoutakis, regional governor of Crete, Pantelis Boukalas, poet, essayist, translator and journalist, Thanasis Babanevas, representative of the Union of Journalists of Daily Newspapers of the Peloponnese, Epirus, and Islands and Maria Charalambaki, president of the Heraklion Prefecture Philologists’ Union. Moderation: Giorgos Patroudakis, journalist and photographer. The greeting will be delivered by Kyriakos Kortesis, President of the Union of Journalists of Daily Newspapers of the Peloponnese, Epirus, and Islands.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Karmanor Publishing

4th Chania Book Festrival 2025

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The Europe of Crete, the Europe of Myth
Author Nikos Psilakis talks about the Europe of myths, their depictions in the rituals and worship of Cretan cities, their timeless influences on ancient and Western art, and the multifaceted symbolism of related narratives, inspired by his book “Cretan Mythology” (Karmanor Publishing). Moderated by Vassilis Kimoulis, Press Office and Communication Manager of the Chania Book Festival.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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“Laikes teletourgies stin Kriti. Ethima ston kyklo tou chronou” (“Folk rituals in Crete. Customs in the cycle of time”) by Nikos Psilakis
40 years in… 40 minutes. Presentation of a luxurious volume (published by Karmanor Publishing), which is the fruit of 40 years of photography and ethnological study of ritual practices and customs that were the building blocks of Cretan cultural identity, from ritual purifications to the “milking” of goats and sheep on the day of Ascension. Unknown aspects of Crete, a Cretan folk culture that is still a living reality. The author Nikos Psilakis in conversation with Manolis Piblis, journalist, translator, Chania Book Festival director.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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“Folk Rituals in Crete: Customs Throughout the Year” by Nikos Psilakis
40 years in… 40 minutes. Presentation of a luxurious volume (published by Karmanor), the result of a forty-year photographic and ethnological study of ritual practices and customs that have been integral elements of Cretan cultural identity. The book covers a wide range of ceremonies, from ritual purifications to the “salting” of goats on the day of the Assumption. Revealing unknown aspects of Crete, it showcases a Cretan folk culture that remains a vibrant reality. Author Nikos Psilakis engages in conversation with journalist and translator Manolis Piblis.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Tongolele no sabía bailar” / “Tongolele Didn’t Know How to Dance” by  Sergio Ramírez
Author Sergio Ramírez discusses his recent book translated in Greek (Icaros Publishing) with the writer and director of the Cervantes Institute in Athens, Pilar Tena.

Co-organized by Cervantes Institute in Athens, Greek-Ibero-American “Literatura en/em Atenas – LEA” Festival

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Comics and Literature – Faithful Adaptations and Irreverent Parodies
In discussion are: Giannis Koukoulas, Art Historian, PhD in the Department of Theory and History of Art at the Athens School of Fine Arts (ASFA), Thanasis Karampalios, illustrator and Tatiana Rapakoulia, translator.

Co-organized by Chaniartoon

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“Anengichti” (“Untouchable”) by Vangelis Raptopoulos
The author Vangelis Raptopoulos talks to the journalist Yannis Baskozos on the occasion of the publication of his new novel.

Co-organized by Kedros Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Book Festivals in the Modern World
Discussion on the challenges, the impact of international book festivals and their networking, will be held by: Adriana Martinez from Colombia, director of the LEA Festival; Claudia Neira from Nicaragua, director of the Centroamérica Cuenta Festival; Pilar Reyes, literary director of Penguin Random House; Mexican author and essayist Jorge Volpi; Spanish journalist Juan Cruz Ruíz, founding member of El Pais newspaper, author, and literary critic; and Manolis Pimplis, Chania Book Festival director.

Co-organized by the Greek Ibero-American LEA Festival

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“La Distinction” / “The Distinction” by Tiphaine Rivière
Renowned French screenwriter and comic creator Tiphaine Rivière discusses her highly discussed graphic novel “La Distinction” / “The Distinction” with Nikos Panayotopoulos, Professor of Sociology at the Department of Communication and Media Studies (NKUA).

Moderation: Yiannis Baskozos, journalist.

Co-organized by: Antipodes Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“My Policeman” by Bethan Roberts
British author Bethan Roberts discusses her recent book (published by Enastron Publishing) with the journalist Alexandra Christakaki.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“Akolouthiste tes” (“Follow Them”) by Theo Romvos

On the occasion of the book “Akolouthiste tes” (“Follow Them”), authors, researchers, and eco-activists Theo Romvos and Chara Pelekanou discuss with Pavlina Marvin, member of the organizing team of the Chania Book Festival, and Sotiris Kakatsis, scholar of the underground literary scene, about their multifaceted work, their years of activism, the Aegean Network, the effort to create the Syros Geopark, and the connection between art, the natural environment, and life.

Co-organized by: Opportuna Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“El año en que nació el demonio” (“The Year the Demon Was Born”) by Santiago Roncagliolo & “Natural History: a Novel” by Carlos Fonseca
Peruvian author Santiago Roncagliolo, one of the most acclaimed and beloved novelists in Latin America, discusses with the renowned Costa Rican writer and professor at Cambridge University, Carlos Fonseca. Moderated by Kostas Athanasiou, translator.

Co-organized by the Greek Ibero-American LEA Festival / Kastaniotis Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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Alla rysai imas apo tou ponirou (“Y líbranos del mal” / “And deliver us from evil”) by Santiago Roncagliolo
Peruvian writer Santiago Roncagliolo talks to the historian Lena Matsiori and his translator in Greek, Kostas Athanasiou, about his new novel “Alla rysai imas apo tou ponirou” (“Y líbranos del mal” / “And deliver us from evil”) .

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

The levitation between the local and the global
The practical relationship of poetry with history and with current affairs. The relationship of poetry to other arts and forms of expression. With poets: Yannis Doukas, Haris Psarras, Orfeas Apergis, Lenia Safiropoulou, Krystalli Glyniadaki.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

The working class is going to hell

The Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete, at the invitation of the Chania Book Festival, presents a musical reading based on the book by Didier Eribon, “Returning to Reims”. The book is brought to life with words and music by actor, director and acting teacher Akyllas Karazisis and British musician, composer and producer Gary Salomon. 

Co-organized by the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Crete as a (meta)border: three historians discuss with a writer
The writer Nikos Psilakis, with the literary depiction of Crete as a starting point, discusses with the historians Ilias Kolovos, Associate Professor of Ottoman History at the Department of History and Archaeology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Crete, Marinos Sarigiannis, researcher at the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) and Yannis Skalidakis, lecturer at the University of Crete, on the modern history of Crete as a border island in the wider context of the Eastern Mediterranean. We will start from the years of the Ottoman conquest of Crete, and then discuss the relations between Christians and Muslims on the island until the years of the Greek Revolution, with particular reference to the history of Gramvousa as a pirate centre.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

The experience of translation and its importance for literature and language
Translators Kostas Athanasiou (Spanish), Rita Kolaiti (French), David Connolly (English), Katerina Schina (English) discuss the adventure of translation and its importance for the dissemination of literature and the dialogue between cultures. Moderated by Kostas Athanasiou.

3rd Chania Book Ferstival 2024

The depiction of racial discrimination in the literature of Paulo Scott & Louis-Philippe Dalembert
Brazilian novelist, poet, and short story writer Paulo Scott and Haitian novelist, poet, and essayist Louis-Philippe Dalembert (2024 Goncourt Prize for Poetry) discuss the depiction of racial discrimination and social injustice in their books “Marrom e Amarelo”/ “Phenotypes” and “Milwaukee Blues”, respectively. Moderated by Kostas Athanasiou, translator.

CO-ORGANIZED BY:  Hellenic Ibero-American Literature Festival in Athens LEA / Gutenberg Publishing / Kastaniotis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete – 50 Years of Theatre – A Living Archive”
Presentation of the album showcasing 131 productions from the rich archive of the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete (DIPETHEK), featuring 800 exhibits including costumes, sets, models, designs, sculptures, directorial and translation notes, posters, programs, photographs, videos, and audio documents. The discussion will be led by Adonis Volanakis, curator of the edition, visual artist, and assistant professor at the Department of Theatre Studies, University of Patras, and Manolis Seiragakis, assistant professor at the University of Crete.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Tamangur” by Leta Semadeni
The distinguished Swiss poet and prose writer Leta Semadeni (Swiss Literature Prize 2016, Swiss Grand Prix for Literature 2023) talks about her book with Theo Votsos, her translator in Greek. Moderated by journalist Kyriaki Tsolaki.

Co-organized by Loggia Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Literature at the Crossroads of Two Eras: Literary and Democratic Culture during the Dictatorship and the Metapolitefsi. Cultural Transitions.
Speakers: Andreas Apostolidis, author (“Romantica”) and director, Yannis Baskozos, journalist, director of the e-journal “O Anagnostis”, author (“I balanta ton anideon kai kalon” / “The ballad of the ignorant and good”), Nikolas A. Sevastakis, professor of Contemporary Political and Social Philosophy at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, author (“Katagogi i oi istories ton allon” / “Origin or the stories of others”), Niki Troullinou, author (“Odos Solonos” / “Solonos Street”).

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“A Dog’s life”  / “Vida de Perros” by Ana María Shua
Author Ana María Shua discusses her anthology of short stories (published by Vakhikon Publishing) with the Head of Communication of the Chania Book Festival and translator Vassilis Kimoulis. 

Organized by the Greek-Ibero-American Literatura en/em Atenas – LEA Festival

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Tribute to poet Giogia Siokou-Komatsoulaki
The philologist and president of the Centre for Cretan Literature Costas Moutzouris converses with poet Giogia Siokou and discusses her work.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“The Palace on the Higher Hill” by Karim Kattan
The award-winning Palestinian author, born in Jerusalem, and PhD in Comparative Literature, Karim Kattan, discusses the relationship between literature, society, and politics with poet Danai Sioziou.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Estia Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Crete as a (meta)border: three historians discuss with a writer

The writer Nikos Psilakis, with the literary depiction of Crete as a starting point, discusses with the historians Ilias Kolovos, Associate Professor of Ottoman History at the Department of History and Archaeology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Crete, Marinos Sarigiannis, researcher at the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) and Yannis Skalidakis, lecturer at the University of Crete, on the modern history of Crete as a border island in the wider context of the Eastern Mediterranean. We will start from the years of the Ottoman conquest of Crete, and then discuss the relations between Christians and Muslims on the island until the years of the Greek Revolution, with particular reference to the history of Gramvousa as a pirate centre.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

From great to “Little Dangerous Ones”: a landmark book on the thinking of a whole generation
“Mikres epikindynes” (“Little Dangerous Ones”) (Key Books Publishing) is about 100 girls, from 13-22 years old, who shared their stories fearlessly, honestly and bravely. Member of Parliament for Chania Sevi Amanatidou-Voloudaki, Emmanouela Katzouraki, World Shooting Champion and Marianna Skylakaki, CEO of AtheNEAs, discuss the book.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Tyrinos. O Kleftis Fovon (“Tyrinos. The Thief of Fears”) by Nicolas Smyrnakis
Nicolas Smyrnakis presents his fairy tale “Tyrinos. O Kleftis Fovon (“Tyrinos. The Thief of Fears”), a story that helps children to deconstruct the feeling of fear and encourages them to transform it into a friend.

Co-organized by Dioptra Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“The Paradox of Svalbard” by Zdenka Sokolíčková
On the occasion of her book “The Paradox of Svalbard”, Czech social anthropologist and writer Zdenka Sokolíčková discusses with the poet, translator and philologist Yiannis Doukas about what it’s like to live and work in the northernmost inhabited point of the planet, the Archipelago’s transition from coal mining to Arctic tourism, the alarming -and perhaps hopeless- depiction of climate change, and the strained boundaries of globalization, in terms of class, language, and economy.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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Documentary Screening: “The Visitors” / Zdenka Sokolíčková
Duration: 83 min. With English subtitles.
The film follows Zdenka, a young anthropologist who moves with her family to Svalbard, Norway, to study how life is changing in the polar regions. She falls in love with her new home, but discovers that in the Arctic Circle, it’s not only the icebergs that disappear. Her research uncovers the impact of globalization, as well as underground tensions within a small, diverse community. What she intended to do was simply observe, but now she must decide how much she can – and should – become involved.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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

Literary genres in dialogue: The play of writing and boundaries in the field of literature
Authors Ioanna Bourazopoulou, Pela Soultatou and Niki Troullinou discuss how elements such as fiction, satire, poetry and essays are mixed in contemporary literature and whether there are borders in literature, literally and figuratively. Moderation: Spyros Giannaras, author, translator.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Kangelo” by Dimitris Maniatis
Is there a Hawaii in Metaxourgeio? A hearse on Patision Street. Prime minister Andreas Papandreou at Kotta’s, and… twelve more short stories of very short form. Twelve hard moments. Journalist and writer Dimitris Maniatis talks about his new book (Metronomos Publishing) with Anna Lampardaki, philologist, Dimitris Maridakis, journalist and Maria Souroukidou, radio producer.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“I istoria mias mataiosis” (“The Story of a Disillusionment”) by Stratis Bournazos
Author and journalist Stratis Bournazos discusses his recent book “I istoria mias mataiosis” (“The Story of a Disillusionment”) with publisher Kostas Spatharakis.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Antipodes Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“The Charm of Book Covers”
A discussion on the importance of book covers and the aesthetics of books in modern publishing. Participants: Christos Kourtoglou, graphic designer, Yannis Palavos, author, Kostas Spatharakis, publisher.

Moderation: Marilena Astrapellou, journalist.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Grammata apo ta Kapetaniana” (“Letters from Kapetaniana”) by Giorgos Gr. Stamatakis
The author Giorgos Gr. Stamatakis discusses his book “Grammata apo ta Kapetaniana” (“Letters from Kapetaniana”), surreal short stories in the Cretan dialect, with translator Klairi Mitsotaki and author Maria Papagianni. Moderation: Giorgos Patroudakis, journalist and photographer.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Selouda Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Loss and Mourning: Individual and Collective Traumas in Literature
Discussants: Voula Antoniadou (author), Maria Katsikandaraki (author and educator), Michalis Paterakis (poet), Katerina Stamatelatou (author), Andromachi Chourdaki (author). Moderated by: Anna Kallivretaki (author).

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Radamanthis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Festive opening of the 4th CBF: “Unforgettable”
The deep-voiced Christophoros Stamboglis with the pianist Miltos Loyadis on piano, will perform great hits of the American musical and some of the most famous jazz songs.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Notturno Francese” / “Nighttime in France” by Fabio Stassi
Italian novelist, short story writer, and essayist Fabio Stassi converses with translator Dimitra Dotsi about his new book. Moderated by Kiriaki Beioglou, journalist and member of the organizing team of the Chania Book Festival.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Ikaros Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Minotavros” (“Minotaur”) by Dimitris C. Stefanakis
Author Dimitris C. Stefanakis discusses his recent book with philologist Maria Vayonaki.

Co-organized by Metaixmio Publishing

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“Literature’s Refuge” by William Stroebel
On the occasion of his book “Literature’s Refuge” (Princeton University Press), William Stroebel, professor at the University of Michigan, talks with poet Yiannis Doukas about diaspora, mutual refuge, the uprooting not only of populations but also of narratives, of contemporary divisions and their methodological imprinting, of the lost and missing voices that captured the fluid and complex identities of the Eastern Mediterranean until about a century ago.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“The future of reading: children”
In discussion are Mariza Decastro, writer, Eleni Svoronou, writer, creative writing teacher and critic, the writer Yannis Baskozos and Vassiliki Vassiloudi, Assistant Professor of Children’s Literature, Department of Primary Education, University of Crete, Greece.

Organized by “O Anagnostis” online magazine

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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“The book in the classroom”
Adult workshop by Eleni Svoronou, writer, creative writing teacher and critic and Marisa Decastro, writer.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“Mikis Theodorakis: To chroniko mias epanastasis 1960-1967. I istoria tis genias tou 1-1-4 kai ton “Lamprakidon” (“Mikis Theodorakis: The Chronicle of a Revolution 1960-1967. The Story of the 1-1-4 Generation and the ‘Lamprakides’”) by Fontas Ladis
For the book by author Fontas Ladis, Matthaios Frantzeskakis, Director of the Chania Film Festival and Board Member of the Pan-Cretan Association of Mikis Theodorakis’ Friends, and Thanasis Sylivos, publisher, will discuss the work. The author will intervene via a pre-recorded message, and the 20-minute documentary “Mia epanastasi arxizei” (“A Revolution Begins”) (directed by Vangelis Dimitriou), based on the first chapter of the book, will be screened.

Co-organized by: Pancretan Association of Mikis Theodorakis’ Friends / Metronomos Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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The publishing landscape: crises and prospects
The editors Foivos Vlachos (Keimena Publishing), George H. Efstathiou and Katerina Thanopoulou (Aparsis Publishing) and Thanasis Sylivos (Metronomos Publishing) discuss with journalist Poly Krimnioti about the publishing landscape during the period of repeated crises and the prospects of small and medium-sized publishing houses in the near future.

Co-organized by Keimena Publishing / Aparsis Publishing / Metronomos Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Our share of night” by Mariana Enríquez
Argentinian author Mariana Enríquez discusses with Pilar Tena, Spanish director of the Cervantes Institute in Athens, about her new book, a novel where supernatural horror intersects with very real fears.

Co-organized by the Hellenic Ibero-American Literature Festival in Athens LEA / Patakis Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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The dynamics and the drama of the modern family
The Spanish poet and novelist Sara Mesa (“La familia” / “The Family”) talks with the Mexican novelist Guadalupe Nettel (“La hija única” / “The Only Daughter”) and the Spanish director of the Cervantes Institute in Athens, Pilar Tena. Moderated by Adriana Martinez, director of the LEA Festival.

Co-organized by the Greek Ibero-American LEA Festival / Ikaros Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Ston Lavyrintho: O Theodoros Terzopoulos synanta ton Heiner Müller” (“In the Labyrinth: Theodoros Terzopoulos meets Heiner Müller”)
First presentation of the new book “In the Labyrinth: Theodoros Terzopoulos meets Heiner Müller” (Keimena Publishing) by the award-winning, internationally renowned theatre director Theodoros Terzopoulos, in conversation with his publisher, Foivos Vlachos.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

The publishing landscape: crises and prospects
The editors Foivos Vlachos (Keimena Publishing), George H. Efstathiou and Katerina Thanopoulou (Aparsis Publishing) and Thanasis Sylivos (Metronomos Publishing) discuss with journalist Poly Krimnioti about the publishing landscape during the period of repeated crises and the prospects of small and medium-sized publishing houses in the near future.

Co-organized by Keimena Publishing / Aparsis Publishing / Metronomos Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Science and Social Media: European Stories online and offline
The creator of the successful social media educational page of the same name and author, The Trivialist (“Apo ton vasilia thanato ston vasilia ilio” / “From the Death King to the Sun King”) discusses with Anastasia Yannacopoulou, assistant professor at the Department of Communication and Digital Media of the University of Western Macedonia.

Co-organized by Dioptra Publishing

3rd Chania book Festival 2024

“Ena skoteino domatio 1967-1974” (“A Dark Room 1967-1974”) by Alexis Papachelas
The Executive editor of the Greek newspaper “Kathimerini” and writer Alexis Papachelas discusses his recent book (published by Metaixmio Publishing) with the journalist Stavros Theodorakis. Introduced by the journalist Kiriaki Beioglou.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“O kyklos. Epistimi kai dimokratia se anisychous kairous” (“The cycle. Science and democracy in troubled times”) by Stephanos Trachanas
Stefanos Trachanas, founding member of Crete University Press of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas, leading quantum physicist and honorary doctorate of the University of Crete, gives a lecture on the occasion of his latest book.

Co-organized by Crete University Press

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“I defteri zoi tou Eleftheriou Venizelou” (“The Second Life of Eleftherios Venizelos”) by Christos Triantafyllou
Historian Christos Triantafyllou discusses his book “I defteri zoi tou Eleftheriou Venizelou” (“The Second Life of Eleftherios Venizelos”) with historian and professor of Modern and Contemporary History at NKUA, Vangelis Karamanolakis, Giorgos Koukourakis, political scientist, Associate Director of the National Foundation for Research and Studies “Eleftherios K. Venizelos”, and Elia Vardaki, PhD in Social Anthropology, researcher at the Technical University of Crete.

COORDINATION: National Foundation for Research and Studies “Eleftherios K. Venizelos” / Themelio Publishing 

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Myron i Arachni – Metamorfoseis II” (“Myron the Spider – Metamorphoses II”) by Lila Troulinou
Sitsa Kotsifaki, president of the Association of Philologists of Chania Prefecture, will present the novel (Perispomeni Publishing) by Lila Troulinou and will discuss with the author. The actor Dimitris Kiosterakis will read some excerpts from the book.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“I archontissa tou akrotiriou” (“The Lady of the Cape”) & “An den eicha gennithei” (“If I Hadn’t Been Born”) by Joëlle Lopinot
Novelist Joëlle Lopinot discusses her two recent works with journalist Giouli Tsakalou.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Minoas Publishing 

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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“Imerologio Atomikon, En Smyrni 1918-1919” (“Personal Diary, In Smyrna 1918-1919”) by Leonidas Kakaroglou
The writer and poet Leonidas Kakaroglou discusses with Christos Tsantis, writer, head of Radamanthis Publishing, Theocharis I. Fragkioudakis, writer, historical researcher, Sifis Michelogiannis, writer, member of the steering committee of the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis.

ORGANIZATION: Radamanthis Publishing / International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Kata Ioanni” (“According to John”) by Spyros Petroulakis
The writer Spyros Petroulakis talks with the paralympian and writer Antonis Tsapatakis and the Associate Professor of Ottoman History at the Department of History and Archaeology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Crete, Ilias Kolovos.

Co-organized by Minoas Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust
On the occasion of the release of the new translation of excerpts from Marcel Proust’s “In Search of Lost Time”, the anthology editor and translator of the work, Klairi Mitsotaki, discusses with Lizzie Tsirimokou, Emerita Professor of General and Comparative Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Agra Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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 “Grafo poimata aneta kai anapaftika gia oles tis logokrisies” (“I Write Poems Comfortably and Relaxedly for All Censorships”)
Participants: Dimitris Daskalopoulos, Thaleia Ieronymaki, Miltiadis D. Polyviou, Lizzie Tsirimokou, Pantelis Boukalas, poet, essayist, translator, and journalist, discuss the significant legacy of the work of Manolis Anagnostakis.

Moderation: Manolis Pimplis, journalist and director of the Chania Book Festival.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Friends of Poet Manolis Anagnostakis Club / Patakis Publishing

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Aspects of his work and life through two new publications
“Vivliografia Manoli Anagnostaki (1941-2023)” (“Bibliography of Manolis Anagnostakis (1941-2023)”) by bibliographer and critic Dimitris Daskalopoulos, as well as the book “Pragmatologika Scholia sto Ergo tou Manoli Anagnostaki” (“Pragmatic Comments on the Work of Manolis Anagnostakis”) by philologist Miltiadis D. Polyviou, are presented by Thaleia Ieronymaki, Assistant Professor of Modern Greek Philology at the University of Patras, and Lizzie Tsirimokou, Emerita Professor of General and Comparative Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Moderation: Emmi Papavasileiou, President of the Friends of Poet Manolis Anagnostakis Club.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Concert with Lena Platonos: Constantine P. Cavafy
The Cretan-born musician, pianist and composer of electronic and art music Lena Platonos presents, with Yannis Palamidas and Stergios Tsirliagos (Stergios T.) on the co-orchestration, keyboards and programming, the work “Cavafy, 13 songs”, as well as selected pieces from her highlights (“Sun Masks”, “Sabotage”, “Diaries”, “Gallop”).

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“Europe’s Coming of Age” by Loukas Tsoukalis
Loukas Tsoukalis, author (Alexandria Publishing),professor at the School of International Affairs in Paris, honorary professor at the University of Athens, and president of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, discusses his book with historian and Cultural Program Director of the Chania Book Festival, Lena Matsiori, on the major European challenges and the importance of the results of the European elections.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Artificial intelligence: what it is, where it goes, what we do
Petros A.M. Tzelepidis, former professor of Artificial Intelligence at Kingston University London, currently teaching in the postgraduate programme “Brain and Mind” (Medical School, University of Crete), author of the books “Intelligent Systems” (Stamoulis Publishing) and “Psychology and A.I. unified: major consequences” (forthcoming in English), develops the topic “Artificial Intelligence: what is it, where is it going, what are we doing” and discusses with the audience.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Concert by the music ensemble Vamos: “Musical Impressions”
A musical journey, produced by Nikos Kazantzakis Museum, that delves into the era when Nikos Kazantzakis lived. Greece, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, and Spain—countries where the author lived or visited—contribute through timeless hits of the period (from Greek composer, lyricist and performer Attic, Kurt Vail, Edith Piaf, Greek composer of contemporary classical music Nikos Skalkotas, operettas, arias, etc.) in a program of elevated aesthetics. The performers include Tasos Apostolou (bass) and Anna Koti (mezzo). Orchestration and orchestral conducting by Thanassis Papathanassiou.

Organized by Nikos Kazantzakis Museum

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“I defteri zoi tou Eleftheriou Venizelou” (“The Second Life of Eleftherios Venizelos”) by Christos Triantafyllou
Historian Christos Triantafyllou discusses his book “I defteri zoi tou Eleftheriou Venizelou” (“The Second Life of Eleftherios Venizelos”) with historian and professor of Modern and Contemporary History at NKUA, Vangelis Karamanolakis, Giorgos Koukourakis, political scientist, Associate Director of the National Foundation for Research and Studies “Eleftherios K. Venizelos”, and Elia Vardaki, PhD in Social Anthropology, researcher at the Technical University of Crete.

COORDINATION: National Foundation for Research and Studies “Eleftherios K. Venizelos” / Themelio Publishing 

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Eleftherios Venizelos. Akolouthontas ta vimata tou stin Istoria” (“Eleftherios Venizelos. Following his footsteps in History”) by Maro Vasiliadou
The author Maro Vasiliadou talks to the Ottoman History Professor at the University of Crete, Ilias Kolovos, regarding her new book.

Co-organized by Dioptra Publishing, in collaboration with the National Research Foundation “Eleftherios K. Venizelos”.

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2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Routes and identities
The writer, president of the Hellenic Authors’ Society, Iosif Ventouras talks to the journalist Alexandra Christakaki about his literary and poetic work, how it was influenced by his Jewish identity, the Jewish community of Chania where he was born, and the role of the Hellenic Authors’ Society in Greek literature and its prospects.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Theatrical reading: Constantine P. Cavafy

The director and actor Michalis Virvidakis, on the occasion of Dimitris Asteriou’s exhibition at the Yali Mosque, inspired by the personality and work of Constantine P. Cavafy, reads erotic poems by the Alexandrian poet.

Organized by the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Poetic voices of Crete: Creating Poetry, Crossing Boundaries
Three poets, Eleni Marinaki, Marinella Vlachaki and Katerina Vlachaki, who live and create in Crete today, discuss the limits they are called upon to overcome, the recording of their physical and psychological traumas and the redemptive power of poetry. Moderation: Angeliki Karathanassi-Manousaki, Philologist and writer.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Athoryva to ‘strone” (“Silently, He Spread It”) by Marinella Vlachaki
Author Marinella Vlachaki discusses her book “Athoryva to ‘strone” (“Silently, He Spread It”), which includes short stories and theatrical monologues written between 2006 and 2022, with director-actor Kostis Kapelonis and Associate Professor of Modern Greek Philology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Anastasia Markomichelaki.

Moderation: Matthaios Frantzeskakis, Director of the Chania Film Festival, publisher.

Co-organized by: Pyxida tis Polis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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Poetic voices of Crete: Creating Poetry, Crossing Boundaries
Three poets, Eleni Marinaki, Marinella Vlachaki and Katerina Vlachaki, who live and create in Crete today, discuss the limits they are called upon to overcome, the recording of their physical and psychological traumas and the redemptive power of poetry. Moderation: Angeliki Karathanassi-Manousaki, Philologist and writer.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Ston Lavyrintho: O Theodoros Terzopoulos synanta ton Heiner Müller” (“In the Labyrinth: Theodoros Terzopoulos meets Heiner Müller”)
First presentation of the new book “In the Labyrinth: Theodoros Terzopoulos meets Heiner Müller” (Keimena Publishing) by the award-winning, internationally renowned theatre director Theodoros Terzopoulos, in conversation with his publisher, Foivos Vlachos.

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1st Chania Book Festival 2022

European Literature and R-evolution
Antigoni Vlavianou, Associate Professor of History of European Literature (Hellenic Academy of Sciences) and Titika Dimitroulia, Professor of Theory and Practice in Translation (University of Athens), discuss about: “European Literature and the R-evolution”, commenting on it in the context of an individual or collective attempt to distance and release literary creation towards a political, ethical and aesthetic crisis. They discuss European literary/artistic movements and authors who opposed the established order with bold disbelief, caustic irony and a more or less radical theory. Moderated by Poli Krimnioti, journalist.

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“Whatever language I write in, I write in Greek”
Antigone Vlavianou, Associate Professor of European Literature at the Hellenic Open University, discusses the poetry book of the French-speaking Greek poet Dimitris T. Analis (1938-2012) with journalist Dimitris Doulgeridis. The book is titled “Ta diakena tou chronou & Preloudio sto neo kosmiko psychos” (“The Gaps of Time & Prelude to the New World Chill”), translated by Antigone Vlavianou and Spyros Moskovou (Afterword: Titika Dimitroulia) published by Iolkos Publishing.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete – 50 Years of Theatre – A Living Archive”
Presentation of the album showcasing 131 productions from the rich archive of the Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete (DIPETHEK), featuring 800 exhibits including costumes, sets, models, designs, sculptures, directorial and translation notes, posters, programs, photographs, videos, and audio documents. The discussion will be led by Adonis Volanakis, curator of the edition, visual artist, and assistant professor at the Department of Theatre Studies, University of Patras, and Manolis Seiragakis, assistant professor at the University of Crete.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Municipal Regional Theatre of Crete

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Book Festivals in the Modern World
Discussion on the challenges, the impact of international book festivals and their networking, will be held by: Adriana Martinez from Colombia, director of the LEA Festival; Claudia Neira from Nicaragua, director of the Centroamérica Cuenta Festival; Pilar Reyes, literary director of Penguin Random House; Mexican author and essayist Jorge Volpi; Spanish journalist Juan Cruz Ruíz, founding member of El Pais newspaper, author, and literary critic; and Manolis Pimplis, Chania Book Festival director.

Co-organized by the Greek Ibero-American LEA Festival

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Tamangur” by Leta Semadeni
The distinguished Swiss poet and prose writer Leta Semadeni (Swiss Literature Prize 2016, Swiss Grand Prix for Literature 2023) talks about her book with Theo Votsos, her translator in Greek. Moderated by journalist Kyriaki Tsolaki.

Co-organized by Loggia Publishing

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3rd Greek-German translation workshop ViceVersa & “Vater und ich” (“Father and I”) by Dilek Güngör
Announcement of the results of the 3rd ViceVersa Greek-German translation workshop (23-30 June) by translators Michaela Prinzinger and Theo Votsos and the participants. Presentation of the book “Vater und ich” (“Father and I”) by the German journalist and writer of Turkish origin, Dilek Güngör, and her translator in Greek, Theo Votsos.

Organized by the German Translators’ Fund/DÜF-Toledo Programme, Commissioner for Culture and Media of the German Federal Government

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“O nomos 2870/1922 kai i “eftaktos apochorisis” apo tin Mikra Asia” (“Law 2870/1922 and the “speedy withdrawal” from Asia Minor”) by Christos Machairidis
The author Christos Machairidis talks about his new book with the philologist and writer Roula Vouraki and the philologist Sophia Stathaki.

Co-organized by Erisma Publishing.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Libraries and Democracy
Speakers: Paraskevi Choudalaki, Head of Libraries of the Municipality of Chania: “Libraries of the Municipality of Chania: Dormitories of knowledge, democracy, culture” / Dr Anthi Katsirikou, President of the Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists, Head of the Library of the University of Piraeus: “A brief theoretical introduction” / Maria Chetzaki and Katerina Voutiraki, Librarian and Head of the Library & Information Centre of the Hellenic Mediterranean University: “Libraries and services for students with print disabilities (visually impaired)” / Maria Daoudaki, Head of Department at the Library & Information Centre of the Technical University of Crete: “Academic libraries and the Open Access movement” / Dr Manolis Koukourakis, Library & Information Centre of the Technical University of Crete: “Academic libraries and cultural resources” / Irini Dragasaki: Koundourios Public Library of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos: “Cultural events for reading culture”.

Co-organised by the Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Éric Vuillard: from Nazi Germany to Leopold‘s Congo
The 2017 Goncourt Prize-winning French author Éric Vuillard, for his book “The Order of the Day”, discusses with the journalist and translator Manolis Piblis about his four books-“narratives” of the author that are published in Greek: ” The Order of the Day”, “14 juillet” (“July 14”), “Congo” and “The War of the Poor”.

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The Everyday Man in Literature and History
The writers Éric Vuillard, Maro Doukas, Michalis Modinos and the Assistant Professor of Modern Greek Literature at the University of Crete, Yannis Dimitrakakis, discuss the use of History in literature, how literature turns the lens towards the everyday person, whether he is a victim of History or becomes its driving force.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“A Musical Bridge Between Greece and Turkey,” Honoring Zülfü Livaneli
A special musical evening dedicated to the deep friendship and artistic meeting of two iconic creators: Mikis Theodorakis and Zülfü Livaneli. The performance will be by Ioanna Forti, with Heraklis Zakkas on bouzouki, Alexandros Kapsokavadis on guitar, and Achilleas Wastor on piano, who is also responsible for the artistic direction of the program. Greetings will be delivered by Giannis Giannakakis, Deputy Mayor for Culture of Chania, and Giorgos Agorastakis, president of the Pan-Cretan Association of Mikis Theodorakis Friends.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Urban Jungle” by Ben Wilson
Award-winning British historian, author and columnist Ben Wilson talks about his book “Urban Jungle” with journalist Tina Mandilara.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: British Council Greece / Dioptra Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“I alosi ton Athinon apo tis aderfes Gargara” (“The Fall of Athens by the Gargara Sisters”) by Giannis Xanthoulis
Giannis Xanthoulis, author, discusses his new book “I alosi ton Athinon apo tis aderfes Gargara” (“The Fall of Athens by the Gargara Sisters”) with journalist Giannis Pantazopoulos.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Dioptra Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Is reading a pleasure for young people? Exploring the role of books in the life of Gen-Z
The presentation, for the first time in Greece, of the preliminary results of the research conducted in 2023 by the Department of Communication and Digital Media of the University of Western Macedonia on books, reading habits and attitudes of young people belonging to Generation Z. With Anastasia Yannacopoulou, assistant professor at the Department of Communication and Digital Media of the University of Western Macedonia, and Yannis Angelou, PhD in Communication and Media, research associate of the Department of Communication and Digital Media of the University of Western Macedonia.

Co-organized by the University of Western Macedonia – Department of Communication and Digital Media

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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Science and Social Media: European Stories online and offline
The creator of the successful social media educational page of the same name and author, The Trivialist (“Apo ton vasilia thanato ston vasilia ilio” / “From the Death King to the Sun King”) discusses with Anastasia Yannacopoulou, assistant professor at the Department of Communication and Digital Media of the University of Western Macedonia.

Co-organized by Dioptra Publishing

3rd Chania book Festival 2024

Concert with Kostas Ganotis and Haig Yazdjian: One poet, two worlds
A melodic exploration of the essence of Constantine Cavafy’s poetic discourse by composer and performer Kostas Ganotis (guitar, voice), with the participation of Haig Yazdjian (oud, voice), which highlights the harmonious resonance of the two worlds that coexist at the heart of Cavafy’s poetic universe.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Grafoules”
“Grafoules” (“Little scribblers”) are an emergency group of writers. They operate on the streets in various areas of Athens, depending on social conditions and the demands of the times.  They write poems by hand and with a typewriter.  Their audience consists of unique recipients ─ passersby. Their goal is to inform people in an alternative way about what is happening or urgent. In their first action outside of Athens, they will appear at the 3rd Chania Book Festival.

The poets Pavlina Marvin and Tonia Tzirita Zacharatou participate from the group.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“A Musical Bridge Between Greece and Turkey,” Honoring Zülfü Livaneli
A special musical evening dedicated to the deep friendship and artistic meeting of two iconic creators: Mikis Theodorakis and Zülfü Livaneli. The performance will be by Ioanna Forti, with Heraklis Zakkas on bouzouki, Alexandros Kapsokavadis on guitar, and Achilleas Wastor on piano, who is also responsible for the artistic direction of the program. Greetings will be delivered by Giannis Giannakakis, Deputy Mayor for Culture of Chania, and Giorgos Agorastakis, president of the Pan-Cretan Association of Mikis Theodorakis Friends.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Cheiropoiiti Kriti (“Handmade Crete”) by Isabella Zampetaki
Presentation of the book “Cheiropoiiti Kriti (“Handmade Crete”) by the writer and journalist Isabella Zampetaki and the writer and historian Lena Divani.

Organized by Pyxida tis Polis Publishing / With the support of Crete Region

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Orati san aorati” (“Visible as if invisible”) by Zyranna Zateli
The author Zyranna Zateli talks to the journalist Kiriaki Beioglou on the occasion of the publication of her new novel.

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Tanais. To ploio tou pikrou chorismou” (“Tanais. The ship of bitter separation”) by Tilemachos Moudatsakis
The writer Tilemachos Moudatsakis talks with Alexandra Zervou, Professor of Modern Greek Literature and Petros Anastasiadis, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Crete.

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Discussing on Literature and Ideas under the Dictatorship and at the beginning of the Metapolitefsi
Rhea Galanaki, prose writer and Alexis Ziras, literature critic, began to make their personal mark on the fields of literature and ideas of the second half of the 20th century, especially during the dictatorship and the beginning of Metapolitefsi. Now, fifty years later, they share their memories of this crucial period and reassess their actions and participations that have now been incorporated into the scale of our entire cultural historiography. Moderated by Yannis Pantazopoulos.

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

“Epicheirisi ‘Nostos’” (“Operation ‘Nostos’”) by Nikolas Zirganos
Investigative journalist and screenwriter Nikolas Zirganos, known for his research on the international antiquities smuggling network, discusses his new book with Maria Andreadaki-Vlazaki, PhD in Archaeology and former General Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, and journalist Mikela Chartoulari.

Co-organized by Topos Publishing

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2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“Thanatos epi skinis“ (“Death on stage”) by Christos Markogiannakis
The author Christos Markogiannakis discusses his recent book (published by Minoas Publishing) with journalist Stavros Zoulakis.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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From Criminology to Police Literature
On the occasion of the release of his book “Ston 5o orofo tis Nomikis” (“On the 5th floor of the Law School”), the writer Christos Markogiannakis talks to the journalist Stavros Zoulakis about Criminology, crime literature, art and Paris.

Co-organized by Minoas Publishing

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“Grey Bees” by Andrei Kurkov
The Ukrainian writer Andrei Kurkov talks about his latest book with the author and chairman of the Electoral Board of the National Library of Greece, Stavros Zoumboulakis.

Co-organized by Kastaniotis Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Peri tis eaftou psychis” (“About his own soul”) by Isidoros Zourgos
The author Isidoros Zourgos talks to the journalist Kiriaki Tsolaki about his new novel.

Co-organized by Patakis Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022