Just after Icelandic author Arnaldur Indridason won the Golden Dagger from the British Crimewriters’ Association, they ban foreign language titles. The rumour, according to The Guardian’s Bookseller diary, it’s down to the award’s sponsor next year not wanting to promote obscure Scandinavian authors when there are lots of British and American authors to plug. The fact that these authors get more shelf space and promotion seems to be neither here nor there. The one great thing about prizes is their ability to help you find out about authors you might not have previously read, rather than just another Dan Brown. (Speaking of which, this is a completely brilliant initiative!)