In this thought-provoking new episode, Sofi Oksanen—one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in contemporary Finnish literature—joins John Steinmark, Program Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair, and Tiia Strandén, Director of FILI – Finnish Literature Exchange, for an in-depth conversation on current literary trends and the global publishing landscape.
Hosted by Maximilian Murmann, acclaimed German translator of Finnish literature, the discussion explores how literary themes, formats, and voices are evolving; how the international book industry is responding to political, social, and technological change; and why literature and art continue to matter—as forces of resistance, empathy, and cultural dialogue, in Finland and around the world.
Listen to the episode and the entire podcast series!
Produced by FILI & Book Garden, music: Trio Kurittomat