Jo Nesbø’s Minnesota continues to hold firm at No. 1 in the hardcover category this week. Meanwhile, Pascal Engman’s Bestseller retains the top spot on the paperback list, closely followed by Kristina Ohlsson’s Beyond Rescue at No. 3. In the children’s category, Jørn Lier Horst & Hans Jørgen Sandnes Operation Alien claims the No. 2 spot.
Today, Netflix revealed the launch date and first look images for the upcoming Finnish film Little Siberia based on the bestselling novel with the same name. Written by author Antti Tuomainen, the book has previously been selected as one of The Times’ “Book of the Year”.
The everyday life of the small village of Hurmevaara is shaken when a meteorite falls through the roof of a car one night. According to the town’s mayor, the meteorite is very valuable for the future of the slowly dying village. Joel, the village priest, and a veteran peacekeeper, ends up guarding the meteorite in an old museum before it is sent to London for a more detailed evaluation. But a precious meteorite gets a lot of attention… While Joel protects the meteorite from both amateur and professional criminals, he tries to unravel an even greater mystery surrounding his own life. Joel’s wife has recently revealed that she, finally, is pregnant. Great news, but unfortunately, Joel is unable to have children due to his war injury. He just hasn’t told his wife…
Little Siberia is directed by Dome Karukoski and stars Eero Ritala, Malla Malmivaara, Martti Suosalo and Tommi Korpela in the leading roles. The film is produced by Ina Sohlberg for SF Studios and Mark Lwoff and Misha Jaari for Bufo.
The movie is the first Finnish feature film on Netflix and will launch globally on March 21, 2025.
Photo: Carla Orrego Veliz
The Academy of the Nine has elected Andrzej Tichý as the recipient of this year’s Karl Vennberg Prize. The Academy was founded in 1913 and its purpose is to promote Swedish literature.
Pascal Engman’s Bestseller remains firm at No. 1 on the paperback list for the seventh consecutive week. Meanwhile, Kristina Ohlsson’s Beyond Rescue holds the No. 4 spot for the second week in a row.
In this standalone sequel to the critically acclaimed Knutby series, we follow Eva Skoog, the congregation’s “kristi brud” (Bride of Christ), as she navigates a new chapter in the sect’s turbulent history. Beneath the surface of glittering fellowship and prophecies lies a world of brutal oppression, arranged marriages, and shameless manipulation. As loyalty within the congregation begins to waver and outside scrutiny draws closer to Knutby, the drama intensifies, and dark secrets threaten to be exposed.
Knutby Season 2 is directed by Goran Kapetanović and Patrik Gyllström, with Fredrik Agetoft serving as the lead writer. Aliette Opheim returns in her role as the Bride of Christ, and is joined by Amy Deasismont, Malin Persson and Alexander Jubell.
The series is set to premiere on TV4 Play+ in Sweden on February 18, 2025, and will air on TV4 starting March 4.
Photo: TV4/Magnus Ragnvid
Blinded (Fartblinda), will return for a third season, set to premiere on TV4 Play+ April 23 and air on TV4 starting May 7. Having travelled across four continents including Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, the first two seasons received international acclaim.
The third season of the series follows Beatrice Farkas (Julia Ragnarsson) and her colleague Karim Abassi (Maxwell Cunningham) as they dig into a telecom company setting up 5G networks in the Middle East. At the same time, Karim and Bea form a close relationship, both professionally and privately.
Blinded Season 3 is directed by Jens Jonsson and Johan Lundin, and written by Jens Jonsson, Daniel Sawka and Henrik Zammel.
Actors Julia Ragnarsson and Maxwell Cunningham are joined by Arvin Kananinan, Julia Dufvenius, Albin Grenholm, Peter Eggers and Nina Mårshagen among others.
Pascal Engman and Johannes Selåker’s newly published The Albino, the 4th installment in the Nightfall series, sails to No. 2 on the Swedish hardcover list this week.
Pascal Engman’s Bestseller is still No. 1 on the paperback lists, which marks its 6th consecutive week in the top spot. Meanwhile, Kristina Ohlsson’s Beyond Rescue debuts at No. 4 on the same list.
Love Forever, written and directed by Staffan Lindberg, will launch globally on Netflix on Friday February 14. This heartwarming romantic comedy feature is set on the gorgeous island of Gotland, Sweden and tells the story of a Stockholm couple that plans to get married, but family-imposed traditions turn their most important day into a disaster.
The star-studded cast is led by Charlie Gustafsson, Kjell Bergqvist, Barbro “Babben Larsson”, Philip Oros, Claes Malmberg, Matilda Källström and Anja Lundqvist.
In UR’s new drama series Alla andra kan dra åt helvete, past and present meet in a story about friendship, loyalty and dark secrets in a student dormitory. Starring Mustapha Aarab, Shayan Fagern and Simon Lööf, the series depicts the mental state of young men during a vulnerable time, and is created by Andreas Öhman and Daniel Sawka.
Alla andra kan dra åt helvete is available for streaming on UR Play and SVT Play, and airs on SVT1 on Sundays.
France, Gallimard
Two-book deal closed by Julia Angelin
Georgia, Karchkhadze Publishing
Closed by Emma Granberg
Iceland, Ugla
Closed by Emma Granberg
Thailand, Library House
Closed by Emma Granberg
Estonia, Hea Lugu
Closed by Emma Granberg
Slovakia, DOT
Closed by Emma Granberg
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Carl and Helene, needing a long vacation to reconnect with each other, swaps residences with a couple in California. But upon arriving at their new exclusive home, Carl and Helene start to sense that something feels off. The house doesn’t quite match the pictures of the villa, and unsettling questions arise about the strangers now living in their home.