RÚNI WEIHE & KATRIN OTTARSDÓTTIR - Author Conversation in NordOrd

Rúni Weihe & Katrin Ottarsdóttir - Author Conversation: Tuesday 12 January 2027, 19:30–20:45, Nordatlantens Brygge, Copenhagen. Tickets cost 60–80 kr.

Rúni Weihe and Katrin Ottarsdóttir, both with new books, meet for an author conversation in the literary salon NordOrd at Nordatlantens Brygge. The conversation is led by Birgir Thor Møller and concludes with questions from the audience. The event lasts approximately 75 minutes.

Rúni Weihe (born 1985 in the Faroe Islands, resident of Malmö) is an architect and graduate of the Danish Writers' School in Copenhagen. His new novel Boys, boys, boys is a coming-of-age story from the Faroe Islands about an adult son attempting to reconcile with his origins - exploring themes of longing, desire, masculinity, and belonging. He has previously published works including Waves in Tall Grass (2020).

Katrin Ottarsdóttir (born 1957 in Tórshavn) is an award-winning film director and author. She made her literary debut in 2012 with the poetry collection Is There Copper Pipe in Heaven and published the novel The Girl in the World in 2020, followed by Summer No Longer Lasts All Year (2024), which earned her the Faroese Literature Prize. Her new short story collection 7 contains seven stories on themes including Botox, aging, jealousy, self-defense, rebellion, prepping, and philanthropy.

The literary salon's café and bookshop open 45 minutes before the start - the authors' latest titles are sold at a special price. There are unreserved seating, so arrive early. Members of Nordatlantens Friends receive 25% discount on tickets; membership card must be shown at the entrance. Tickets are non-refundable.