Svärmodern The Mother-in-Law
Herngren cleverly reflects perceptions within family structures, explores the expectations of others and the own needs of her multifaceted characters, so that as the reader you are always close to them.
– Kulturtipp
Jo Nesbø awarded the 2023 Francisco Gonzalez Ledesma Award
Jo Nesbø has been bestowed with the prestigious Francisco Gonzalez Ledesma Award – an award that recognizes a lifetime of storytelling, instituted in honor of the Spanish journalist and writer Francisco González Ledesma, one of the foremost Spanish noir novelists of the 20th century. The chosen winner is selected by the VLC Negra organization in recognition of their outstanding performance within the genre, their literary quality, and the values and exemplary human qualities that they display.
The award is handed over during a special event within the VLC Negra festival, which took place this Friday, and whose objective is to remember the figure of Francisco González Ledesma and encourage the reading of his work, as well as pay homage to the award-winning author. It has previously been received by James Ellroy, Andreu Martín, and Alicia Giménez Bartlett among others.
Ulf Kvensler No. 2 in Sweden
Ulf Kvensler’s chilling novel Sarek claims the No. 2 spot on the official bestseller list for paperback in Sweden this week.
New author: Agnes Ravatn
Agnes Ravatn (b. 1983) made her debut with the novel Week 53 in 2007, followed by three critically acclaimed and award-winning essay collections: Standing still (2011), Popular Reading (2011) and Operation self-discipline (2014). Her award-winning novel The Bird Tribunal (2013), became an international bestseller, was translated into seventeen languages, and made into a successful play. In 2020, she published the psychological thriller The Seven Doors, which, amongst other awards, was longlisted for the CWA International Dagger.
With the psychological drama The Guests, Ravatn once again shows proof of why she is the one to look out for in the genre. Her thought-provoking writing and keen eye for human weakness draws the reader into a spine-tingling scenery, where something more menacing hides beneath the surface.
Stefan Ahnhem No. 3 in Sweden
Stefan Ahnhem’s highly acclaimed psychological thriller, Nothing But the Truth, is No. 3 on the official monthly bestseller list for April in Sweden.
Kristina Ohlsson No. 2 in Norway
Storm Watch is No. 2 on the official monthly bestseller list for April in Norway. The title is the first installment in Kristina Ohlsson’s series about August Strindberg.
Jo Nesbø No. 2 in Czech Republic
Killing Moon, the thirteenth Harry Hole novel by Jo Nesbø, debuts on the official Czech bestseller list, doing so at No. 2.
Jo Nesbø No. 4 in the Netherlands
Jo Nesbø’s Killing Moon debuts at No. 4 on the Suspense list in the Netherlands. Killing Moon is the thirteenth Harry Hole novel.
‘Top Dog Season 2’ to premiere on C More and TV4
May 8 will see the premiere of the second season of Top Dog, which is freely based on Swedish author Jens Lapidus’s bestselling books The VIP Room, Stockholm Delete and Top Dog.
Hans Jörnlind, Charlotte Lesche and Axel Stjärne are the writers of season 2, with Alexis Almström and Ahmed Abdullahi directing.
Top Dog Season 2 premieres on C More May 8 and on TV4 May 17.
Trailer release for ‘Ingen ängel’
Viaplay has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming comedy slasher series Ingen ängel, created by EliSophie André and directed by Tuna Özer.
Angelina (Yussra El Abdouni) is like any other 17-year-old girl. She parties, smokes, hangs out with her best friend Fanny (Felicia Sjöström Nilsson) and with boring guys to pass the time. Just a tiny problem; Angelina is a serial killer. Even though she tries not to be.
Ingen ängel will premiere May 11 on Viaplay.
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Herngren masterfully immerses readers in the emotional worlds of her characters.
– Die Press
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Family life is rarely described as profoundly, with such nuance and insight as here in Moa Herngren’s work. And incidentally, it’s a highly suspenseful and entertaining novel to read.
– NDR Kultur
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The Winter Job doesn’t rely on complex puzzles or elaborate reveals. Instead, it offers a gritty, atmospheric ride that probes desperation, survival and the cold logic of crime. Nordic noir that actually lives up to the moniker.
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