Event announcement: Jolabokaflod CIC is hosting a 30-minute live-stream podcast today—Friday, 20 December at 10.30 am. Anyone who is free is most welcome to join in…

This Christmas season, discover the intersection of AI and literature in a unique and timely podcast episode all about Jolabokaflod—the Icelandic Christmas tradition of gifting books. Join us as we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we write, publish, and experience books, especially during the holidays.

In this episode, we delve into how AI can enhance the book discovery process, from personalised recommendations to AI-driven writing tools that help authors craft their stories. We’ll explore the growing role of AI in the literary world, from automated editing and book marketing to the creative collaboration between humans and machines.

As we embrace the magic of Jolabokaflod, a tradition that celebrates the joy of reading on Christmas Eve, we’ll also reflect on how technology is shaping the future of storytelling. Whether you’re a writer, reader, or simply looking for fresh ways to make your Christmas reading even more exciting, this episode will open your eyes to how AI and books are making the holidays brighter. Tune in for a fascinating look at the future of literature in the age of AI and join the conversation about the books we’ll be reading and gifting this Christmas.

Get into the Christmas spirit of Jolabokaflod by discovering how promoting reading for pleasure over the festive season can make the holidays more special and reignite a love for books to take into the New Year as a resolution you can keep.

On 20 December at 10.30-11.00 am GMT, join Christopher Norris in conversation with Georgia Kirke—Founder of ClioBooks.ai—to discover how AI impacts books, especially in relation to Christmas and the Jolabokaflod tradition.

Share your questions with us in real time.

• YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvQRRJwtHv0