Mystery literature and social analysis return to Lanzarote with the fifth edition of the Criminal Novel Meeting in Tías, organised by the Antonio Lozano Chair of Criminal Gender at the University of La Laguna, in collaboration with Tías Town Hall and the José Saramago House Museum. The event will take place from November 12 to 14.
The programme promises literary discussions and highlights the relevance of crime novels in the Canary Islands. All activities are free to attend until capacity is reached, hosted at the José Saramago House Museum and the Ermita de San Antonio.
Key literary figures such as Marta Sanz, Carlos Zanón, and Teresa Cardona will participate. Sanz, a recipient of the Herralde Prize for her experimental writing, and Zanón, who delves into themes of alienation and memory, are notable contributions alongside Cardona, who focuses on human relationships and social context within her investigations.
Local authors, including C.J. Nieto, Miguel Aguerralde, Víctor M. Bello, and Mar Arias Couce, will showcase the unique aspects of Canary Islands literature, emphasising the significance of territoriality in the genre.
The full agenda includes:
Thursday, November 12 (Casa Museo José Saramago)
- 18:00: Official opening.
- 18:10: Islas Negras – Miguel Aguerralde and Víctor M. Bello discuss the evolution of crime fiction in the Canary Islands.
- 19:00: Interview with Mar Arias Couce about her book La isla en llamas.
Friday, November 13 (Casa Museo José Saramago)
- 18:00: C.J. Nieto discussion on the crossover from crime novels to sci-fi.
- 19:00: Carlos Zanón interviews on his latest work, Objetos perdidos.
Saturday, November 14 (Ermita de San Antonio)
- 11:00: Interview with Teresa Cardona.
- 12:00: Del noir y la ciencia ficción – Round table with Cardona and G.J. Nieto.
Saturday, November 14 (Casa Museo José Saramago)
- 17:00: Interview with Marta Sanz.
- 18:00: Pequeños objetos perdidos rojos – Round table with Sanz and Zanón.
- 19:00: Closing ceremony of the event.
This gathering aims to bridge different voices in literature and enhance the visibility of the Canary Islands’ creative output. All events are free to the public until full capacity.
