Jo Nesbø’s international bestseller, Killing Moon, is back at No. 1 on the official Norwegian bestseller list for hardcovers this week. Killing Moon is the thirteenth Harry Hole novel.
Dagens Nyheter, Sweden’s largest national newspaper, has announced a list of this year’s best crime novels which features and praises Erik Axl Sund’s Paper Souls, Anders de la Motte’s The Mountain King and Liza Marklund’s The Mire.
Matias Faldbakken’s Poor Thing and Anders de la Motte’s The Mountain King are two of the titles featured on Norweigan newspaper Verdens Gang’s “Best books of the year 2022” list for literature & fiction. The annual list is one put together by renowned critics by picking out their own personal favorite reads of the past year.
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Screenwriter and director Andrej Landin fell in love with filmmaking as a child and never looked back. His evocative and acclaimed short films have moved audiences around the world and his passion for creating unique and original concepts has always come naturally.
To pursue a career in filmmaking, Landin moved to the US to attend the prestigious Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, where he graduated at the top of his class. His thesis film, Into the Silent Sea (2013), went on to screen at numerous Academy accredited film festivals, where it garnered more than 30 awards, including a student BAFTA for ‘Best Film’. This paved the way for several more acclaimed shorts produced in both Europe and the US.
Landin also has a background in advertising. As a commercial director he gained industry recognition for several commercials, and received a nomination at Cannes Young Directors. But having always dreamed of writing and directing for film and television, Landin decided to further polish his skills as a screenwriter at the renowned Stockholm University of the Arts. He now has several original projects in-development, including a TV series with Kärnfilm.
The August Prize winning The Details by Ia Genberg shoots to No. 3 on the official Swedish bestseller list for hardcover fiction. The No. 1 spot on the paperback list meanwhile goes to Kristina Ohlsson and Icebreaker, which places first for the third week in a row.
Johanna Holmström’s collection of bloodcurling short stories Lucid Dreams: A User’s Manual has been shortlisted for the Runeberg Award 2022. Holmström “explores the uncanny and ominous which exists in both society and in us” according to the jury, who also state that Holmström’s short stories move from the most unthinkable in the present, towards a fantasy future, where the border between utopia and dystopia is blurred.
A warm and dark comedy drama, The Meaning of Life is a series created and written by Tove Eriksen Hillblom and Maria Nygren.
The series revolves around the sisters Alva and Ellen and their families. Alva wants nothing more than to become a mother, the only problem is that it seems impossible. Ellen wants nothing more than to stop being a mother, the only problem is that she already has three kids. The two sisters are close friends who tell each other everything. At the same time, there is a certain jealousy between them; Alva is jealous that Ellen got what Alva herself most of all longs for, while Ellen is jealous of Alva’s freedom.
The first season will premiere on Viaplay December 11, and production on a second season is already underway. Filming for season 2 is scheduled to begin in early 2023.
Jørn Lier Horst’s The Traitor bounces back up to No. 1 on the official bestseller list for ebooks in Norway this week. The Traitor is the sixteenth volume in the series about William Wisting.
Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet lists Paola Persson Peroni – Maybe in Love as one of 2022’s best titles. Paola Persson Peroni – Maybe in Love is illustrated by Maja Säfström, internationally known for her unbeatably sweet series about animal facts, and written by Emi Gunér.
Antti Tuomainen’s lauded The Moose Paradox is one of just two translated titles to feature on the Guardian’s list of best crime and thriller novels of 2022. The UK newspaper calls The Moose Paradox a “standout” as well as “delightfully funny.”
Denmark, Lindhardt og Ringhof
Closed by Federico Ambrosini
The Netherlands, Bezige Bij
Closed by Federico Ambrosini
US, Knopf
Two-book deal closed by Niclas Salomonsson
Croatia, Fokus
Three-book deal closed by Emma Granberg
Denmark, Turbine
Closed by Ida Schabbauer
Ukraine, Bohdan Books
Closed by Emma Granberg
This is a truly beautiful and extraordinary picture book in every respect […]
– Die VOR-Leser
A magical and exceptionally beautifully illustrated gem among children’s books (…)
– ORF
With great sensitivity, care, and beautiful illustrations, the authors of this book manage to present the topic of grief in a way that is truly suitable for young children.
– NDR
The newcomer Ella Rae Rappaport has a sparkling presence in the leading role.
– DN
Annette Bjergfeldt’s writing is made of poetic images and perceptive details. /…/ Each sentence seems carefully placed, like the tiles of a fragile yet luminous mosaic. /…/ An enchanting and profound novel.
– Libri & Cultura
Diamonds and Rust is a story about wounds that never heal, about envy, betrayal and revenge, and about a crime so well and thoroughly thought out that it may never be solved. Not unless Hanne Wilhelmsen gets a chance to try.