A Nearly Normal Family, which premiered November 24 to rave reviews, claimed the number one spot on the official list of non-English TV-series. Just few days after its release, the crime-drama can count more than 6.4 million views and is No.1 in 34 countries.
The series is based on Mattias Edvardsson’s best-selling novel of the same name. Anna Platt and Hans Jörnlind are the series’ writers, with Per Hanefjord directing.
Jo Nesbø’s Killing Moon and Yrsa Sigurdardottir’s The Prey have been chosen by The Sunday Times as two of the best crime novels of 2023. The newspaper calls Killing Moon “not just an unbearably tense thriller, but another of Jo Nesbo’s piercing studies in love and loneliness.” The Prey is described as “mesmerising and atmospheric, with entrancing descriptions of landscape.”
Oliver Lovrenski and Horst & Enger stay put at No. 1 on their respective bestseller lists this week; Lovrenski’s Back in the Day places first on the hardcover list, and Horst & Enger’s Stigma tops the paperback list. Hjorth & Rosenfeldt meanwhile climb the e-book list, reclaiming the No. 1 spot with The Guilt You Carry.
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With over 25 years in the film industry, Viktor Åkerblom is a seasoned actor, renowned in both Scandinavian and international cinema.
Åkerblom has just completed filming a regular part in a major American production, set to premiere early 2024.
Other recent achievements include the upcoming feature Arthur the King, in which he acts alongside Mark Wahlberg.
Previously, Åkerblom has made notable performances in the Cannes-winning and Oscar-nominated feature Border (2018), TV thriller series Agent Hamilton (2020), highly appreciated TV comedy Solsidan (2021) childrens’ favourite LasseMajas detektivbyrå (2021), TV series Familjen Andersson (2023) and feature Mareld (2019) which Åkerblom also produced.
Additionally, Åkerblom is recognized as one of Sweden’s top voice talents, presenting his voice to numerous projects, including over 150 audiobooks. Nevertheless, Åkerblom is a physical actor with a lot of experience in making his own stunts and as a motion capture actor.
Martin Widmark’s JerryMaya’s Summer Holiday Book: Work Out with the Priest comes in at No. 1 on the Swedish bestseller list for children this week. Meanwhile, Kristina Ohlsson’s Dimmed Lights claims the No.5 spot on the paperback list.
Jørn Lier Horst and Hans Jørgen Sandnes have been awarded the Teskjekjerring Award for their bestselling series The Detective Agency No. 2, with the jury motivation: “This year’s recipients have made an invaluable contribution to the love of reading among Norwegian children. The duo’s book series has sold over three million copies in Norway alone.”
The Teskjekjerring Award is part of the Alf Prøysen Honorary Awards, which were founded in the name of Norwegian poet, author, and singer Alf Prøysen. The Prøysen Award and the Teskjekjerring Award have been awarded annually since 1974 for outstanding efforts in one of the fields in which Prøysen himself was active. The Teskjekjerring Award places special emphasis on art aimed toward children.
Oliver Lovrenski’s awarded and highly praised debut, Back in the Day, takes back the No.1 spot on the official Norwegian best seller list this week. The title is also on its 7th reprint, a mere two months after publication.
The much awaited Swedish crime-drama A Nearly Normal Family premieres globally on Netflix November 24, and has already received great reviews.
The series is based on Mattias Edvardsson’s best-selling novel of the same name. Anna Platt and Hans Jörnlind are the series’ writers, with Per Hanefjord directing.
Alex Ahndoril’s recently published I Will Find the Key, the first installment in the Key series, shoots to No. 2 on the official Swedish bestseller list for hardcover this week.
Jørn Lier Horst & Thomas Engers’ Stigma shoots to No. 1 on the Norwegian paperback list this week, followed by Jørn Lier Horst’s The Traitor at No. 2, and Jo Nesbø’s Killing Moon at No. 3. Meanwhile, Hjorth & Rosenfeldt’s The Guilt You Carry claims the No. 1 spot on the e-book list.
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
In Wolf Hour, Jo Nesbø sets the action in the American Midwest in 2016. A hard-boiled police novel in the best Nesbø style – from an America that’s on the edge of a precipice.
