‘Killing Moon’ No. 1 in Hungary
Jo Nesbø’s 13th installment in the Harry Hole series, Killing Moon, has gone straight to No. 1 on the Hungarian bestseller list upon publication.
Jo Nesbø’s 13th installment in the Harry Hole series, Killing Moon, has gone straight to No. 1 on the Hungarian bestseller list upon publication.
Martin Widmark and Helena Willis’ The JerryMaya Detective Agency is the undisputable favorite of the past decade, topping the list of the most borrowed books at the Stockholm City libraries. Six out of ten volumes on the list are titles from the immensely popular series.
The Year I Started Masturbating is now available to watch on Netflix, worldwide.
The romantic comedy, which premiered in Swedish theaters in October 2022, was Erika Wasserman’s directorial debut and was met with fantastic reviews.
A thousand years ago there was a Viking village just outside Elvestad. The valuable treasure of the Viking king Hagbard was hidden somewhere nearby and has never been found. Now, the Detective Agency No. 2 have set out on a quest together with Roar Redbeard to find the treasure. Perhaps an old runestone can help them on their way?
Pay close attention and keep your eyes open throughout The Search for the Viking Treasure. The pictures hold traces, clues, codes, and hints for young detectives.
The Search for the Viking Treasure is the eleventh activity book in the Detective Agency No. 2 series.
Frida Kempff will direct The Swedish Torpedo, a new period drama inspired by the life of Sally Bauer, the first Scandinavian to swim across the English Channel.
The story is set in 1939, a time when Europe is on the brink of war. Sally, a 30-year-old single mum, dreams of being the first Scandinavian woman to cross the English Channel. While both society and her family urge her to follow her duties as a mother, she breaks conventions to pursue her dreams. The cast is toplined by Josefin Neldén (Border, 438 Days), Mikkel Boe Følsgaard (A Royal Affair, Borgen) and Lisa Carlehed (The Emigrants).
The project will commence filming in August in Sweden, Estonia, Belgium and in the UK.
Photo: Christopher Hunt
Peter Hammarbäck (b. 1983) is a journalist and writer. He has, amongst other things, worked as editor-in-chief for Vi Läser and RES, written articles and author profiles for Tidningen Vi, and freelanced in east Africa. He has a background in communication and PR, working with multiple Swedish publishing houses.
Some of his most prominent moments in life have been connected to animals – mostly trying to avoid them: from backpacking in African national parks to bull runs in Pamplona. He resides in Stockholm with his family. Zoo Boy, published by Bazar in 2023, is his literary debut.
Weekdays 8 and Weekdays 9, the two new installments in Ulf Lundell’s celebrated collection of excerpts from his private diary, are published simultaneously in Sweden today.
SVT has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming drama comedy Älskade Samir, created by Marioan Hosseini and directed by Abbe Hassan.
The seven-part series revolves around Samir, a thirty-year-old man who never takes responsibility for anything. One day, he comes home and discovers a letter stating that his girlfriend Nasrin has left him. He must now do everything in his power to try to find her and win her back.
Älskade Samir will premiere May 26 on SVT Play.
This week, Stefan Ahnhem’s An Entirely Different Story celebrates 10 whole weeks on the official bestseller list in Norway.
Finland, Otava
Two-book deal closed by Tor Jonasson
Estonia, Varrak
Closed by Emma Granberg
Hungary, BookLab
Closed by Emma Granberg
Italy, Nord
Closed by Tor Jonasson
Slovakia, Barecz & Conrad
Closed by Emma Granberg
Finland, Atena Kustannus
Closed by Federico Ambrosini
Brilliant. /…/ A quietly psychological novel.
– BTJ
[Q]uestions about life and death, love, friendship and loneliness. /…/ A breath-taking cliffhanger.
– Aftonbladet
When the Cranes Fly South is a powerful and emotional meditation on life and death, the importance of companionship, and how memories stay with us into old age. It’s a deeply moving read, with an emotional impact that lingers long after the final page. /…/ Ridzén’s writing and characterisation are striking, making this a truly memorable and affecting read (…) I urge everyone to pick this one up!
– Nota Bene Prize
The novel is linguistically magnificent and dramatically breathtakingly well-structured, leaving one in awe – Icelandic female writers are currently in a class of their own.
– Nordis
The author maintains the suspense till the last page. /…/ A lovely and new acquaintance in the crime genre.
– Saltenposten
Henrik Ekblom is one of the biggest names in Stockholm’s financial scene and is living the life of his dreams in the city’s picturesque Old Town. But in a matter of days, his entire world is turned on its head. A life-threatening disease and a wild infatuation make him question his life’s choices. Has he spent his time on the right things, the right people?