‘The Spider’ No. 1 in Sweden
Lars Kepler’s just published The Spider shoots to No. 1 on the weekly Swedish bestseller list for hardcovers. Johan Theorin and Weathered Bones stay firmly put at No. 3 on the paperback list.
‘Poor Thing’ shortlisted for the Brage Prize 2022
Poor Thing by Matias Faldbakken has been shortlisted for the much-distinguished and prestigious Brage Prize 2022 (Brageprisen) for best Norwegian Fiction.
The jury’s motivation emphasizes Faldbakken’s importance for Norwegian literature, writing that Poor Thing “… pushes language to its absolute limit as the narrative follows its own unconventional logic with great devotion, and is, at times, rather fragile and tender.”
The Brage Prize, awarded for the first time in 1992, recognizes and honors recently published Norwegian literature. This year’s winner will be announced the 24th of November.
‘The Couples Trip’ shortlisted for The Swedish Academy of Crime Writers’ Award for ‘Best Debut’
Ulf Kvensler’s gripping debut novel, The Couples Trip, is shortlisted for The Swedish Academy of Crime Writers’ Award 2022 for ‘Best Debut’.
The winning novel will be announced during the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers’ Fall Meeting in Eskilstuna, November 20.
‘Mr One’ published in Sweden
Top dog Isak is tired of being Mr One. He is about to sell his stake and go straight. In the shadows, the next kingpin – Kerim – is waiting to take over. But when Isak’s son mysteriously disappears, the deal is off, and Isak must return to the streets.
Teddy and Emelie are also tired, but of each other. He always fails to be an honest worker, and she doesn’t want their son to grow up with a father who cannot stay on the right side of the law. Gradually, they are dragged in to the power struggle that arises after Isak’s abdication.
Who will take over as Mr One? And who will help him, and who is going to try to stop him? Jens Lapidus’ new novel, Mr One, the long-awaited fourth part of the Top Dog series, is dark, ruthless and superb.
Photo: Carla Orrego Veliz
Andrzej Tichý awarded the Ivar Lo-Johansson’s personal prize
The author of Wretchedness and Purity is awarded the Ivar Lo-Johansson’s personal prize, one of Sweden’s most prestigious literary prizes. The award has previously been awarded to Per Olov Enquist, Birgitta Trotzig, Kerstin Thorvall and Kerstin Ekman, amongst others.
The jury’s motivation is as follows: “With literary sharpness and dark humor he depicts the experiences of migration.” The jury also highlights his ability to pin down the loneliness of those who are subjected to class oppression.
‘The Wolf and the Watchman – Graphic Novel’ published in Sweden
Niklas Natt and Dag’s trilogy about Cardell & Winge is one of Sweden’s most successful book series to date. The novels have been praised around the world for their descriptions of late 18th-century Stockholm, multifaceted characters, and vivid language.
The Wolf and the Watchman, the first installment in the trilogy, is now published in a new form, as a graphic novel. The beautiful hardcover edition is complemented by newly written commentary by the author, providing insight into the books’ historical background and rich source materials, making the volume a must-have for dedicated readers as well as newcomers and all fans of graphic novels.
‘The Spider’ No. 1 in Norway
Lars Kepler’s The Spider, the just published ninth book about Joona Linna, debuts at No. 1 on the official Norwegian bestseller list for e-books. The novel comes in at No. 5 on the fiction list.
‘The Details’ and ‘The Devil’s Grip’ nominated for the August Prize 2022
The Details by Ia Genberg and The Devil’s Grip by Lina Wolff have been nominated for the prestigious August Prize 2022 for best Swedish fiction book of the year.
The August Prize is an annual Swedish literary prize awarded each year since 1989 by the Swedish Publishers’ Association. The prize is awarded to the best Swedish book of the year.
‘Storm Watch’ celebrates ten weeks on Der Spiegel’s bestseller list
Kristina Ohlsson’s Storm Watch, the first book in the August Strindberg series, has reached a new milestone on the German market. This week, it celebrates ten consecutive weeks on Der Spiegel’s bestseller list for paperbacks. Shortly after Storm Watch’s publication in August, it reached No. 6 on the same list.
Roslund, Ohlsson and Theorin on the Swedish bestseller lists
Anders Roslund’s 100 Percent climbs the hardcover bestseller list to land at No. 2 this week. The No. 2 spot on the children’s books’ list meanwhile goes to Kristina Ohlsson’s just published The Ghost Detectives and the Case of the Great Train Wreck. Johan Theorin’s Weathered Bones comes in at No. 3 in paperback.