The official statistics of the bestselling titles in Sweden during the second quarter of 2024 have just been published. The fourth book in Kristina Ohlsson’s bestselling August Strindberg series, Beyond Rescue, is No. 2 in the hardcover category.
An exclusive first trailer of So Long, Marianne, the Norwegian-Canadian drama series about the life of Leonard Cohen created by Øystein Karlsen, has just been released on Deadline.
The eight-part series tells the story of the Canadian singer and poet’s love story with Marianne Ihlen, who became his muse after they got together in the 1960s and is an intimate tale of two, lonely people falling in love, during a period of their life when they are trying to figure out who they are and their place in the world, while one is becoming one of the most famous singers of all time.
Alex Wolff (A Quiet Place: Day One, Oppenheimer) plays Cohen, with Thea Sofie Loch Næss (The Last Kingdom, Delete Me,) playing Marianne. Also cast are Anna Torv (The Newsreader, The Last of Us, Mindhunter), Noah Taylor (Preacher, Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones) and Peter Stormare (American Gods, Fargo).
The show premieres on NRK in Norway and German streaming pubcaster ARD Mediathek on September 22 before launching on Crave five days later. Further rollout follows later in the year.
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It’s now official that Ellen Helinder, Kelly Gale, Agnes Kittelsen and Frank Kjosås are joining the star-studded cast of Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, Netflix’s forthcoming crime series based on the Harry Hole novels from Jo Nesbø.
Director Anna Zackrisson (Deliver Me, The Helicopter Heist) has also joined the production, which as previously reported, will star Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman and Pia Tjelta. Created and written by Nesbø, the show’s other director is Øystein Karlsen. The cast will also include Peter Stormare, Simon Berger and Anders Baasmo, among else.
Tor Arne Øvrebø is producing the series, which hails from Working Title Television and Universal International Studios. Executive producers include Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Katy Rozelle, Rene Ezra, Øystein Karlsen, Jo Nesbø, Niclas Salomonsson. The show is slated to debut on Netflix in 2026.
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Stefan Ahnhem’s thrilling stand alone Nothing But the Truth stays put at No. 1 on the bestseller list for paperbacks for the second consecutive week.
Jo Nesbø’s Blood Ties, to be published in Slovakia on September 10th, is already No. 1 on Martinus, Slovakia’s biggest online retailer.
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The period drama The Swedish Torpedo, directed by Frida Kempff, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
The Swedish Torpedo is set in 1939 and follows the story of Sally Bauer as she pursues her dream of becoming the first Scandinavian woman to swim across the English Channel.
The cast is lead by Josefin Neldén (Border, 438 Days) as Sally Bauer, with Mikkel Boe Følsgaard (A Royal Affair, Borgen) and Lisa Carlehed (The Emigrants) supporting.
Jo Nesbø’s latest novel Blood Ties is back at No. 1 on the official Norwegian bestseller list for hardcover fiction this week.
All In, the first stand alone installment in Simona Ahrnstedt’s High Stakes-series, features on TIME Magazine’s list highlighting the 50 best romance novels out there. The list has been curated from romance releases throughout history, taking into account factors including ingenuity, commercial success, acclaim and impact. In the motivation, the novel is described as ‘a riveting, high-stakes love story that helped popularize the romance genre in her home country of Sweden’ and the way that ‘[Ahrnstedt] imbues emotional depth in the high-powered lovers, who each have their reasons for seeking revenge’ is lauded.
Stefan Ahnhem’s thrilling stand alone Nothing But the Truth claims the No.1 spot on the Swedish bestseller list for paperbacks this week.
Jo Nesbø’s Blood Ties comes in at No.1 on the Norwegian bestseller list across all formats for the month of June, closely followed by its predecessor The Kingdom at No.2. Moa Herngren’s The Divorce meanwhile features at No.3.
Türkiye, Dogan Egmont
Two-book deal closed by Emma Granberg
Italy, Giunti
Closed by Linda Andersson
Arab World, Dar Al Muna
Closed by Ida Schabbauer
Netherlands, De Geus
Closed by Tor Jonasson
Germany, Ueberreuter
Closed by Linda Andersson
Germany, Rotfuchs
Closed by Linda Andersson
Jo Nesbø’s skill is at a level where he probably can compose solid crime stories in his sleep.
– Stavanger Aftenblad
Bob Oz is the novel’s standout character; perhaps the ultimate anti-hero. /…/ Nesbø writes with linguistic flair and a rich ability to associate. He’s a master of cunning twists, including the plot solution itself
– Adresseavisen
This is excellent entertainment and suspense in classic Nesbø style. /…/ Nesbø has never been one to play it safe; he gambles and takes chances.
– NRK
Wolf Hour is wildly entertaining from start to finish!
– Dagsavisen
An amazing reading experience. A story that moves and leaves a mark. Read it!
– Bokinspiratören
When Lydia leaves Sweden behind for an exchange year across the Atlantic, she finds herself in a small and Christian – but godforsaken – rural community. The town has been deeply shaken by a tragedy that has left its mark on both the place and its inhabitants. Feeling lost, but keen to adapt to the local social codes, Lydia soon becomes caught up in the region’s dark intrigues.
Parallel to this, Bonnie stands before a decisive year at the end of the 1990s. Following a difficult separation, her life revolves around the love for her rebellious teenage daughter, her job within assisted living and the fellowship of the church. When Bonnie encounters the free spirited Ronald she dares to dream of a life beyond her mundane routine. But in order to move on she first needs to confront that which has kept her confined since the day her husband disappeared.
Despite being separated by time and space, Lydia and Bonnie’s destinies become intertwined in this tale that explores life-changing love, social vulnerability and the pursuit for happiness. A Little Death is an unforgettable novel set amongst the boundless corn fields and deep forests of the American east coast.
“One of the most powerful literary experiences I’ve had in a long time, Ebba Bandh’s debut A Little Death is simply outstanding” – Pascal Engman
