Sofi Oksanen shortlisted for the Young Aleksis Literature Prize
Sofi Oksanen’s Norma has been shortlisted for the Young Aleksis Literature Prize 2016 in Finland. The nominees for the prize are selected by a jury consisting of young Finnish readers, who each year pick their favorite authors and titles. The winning author will receive the Prize on October 29th.
Fredrik Backman on The New York Times and Der Spiegel’s Best Seller Lists
Fredrik Backman’s internationally bestselling debut novel A Man Called Ove celebrates its 40th consecutive week on the New York Times Best Seller List, coming in at No. 2 for the third week in a row. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry climbs a spot to No. 7.
A Man Called Ove also features prominently on the regional independent bookseller lists. The novel is No. 1 on all but three of the lists, where it is a strong No. 2. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry isn't far behind either, joining ranks with the other title on eight of the independent lists.
In Germany My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry is doing equally well, rushing up to the No. 8 spot on this week’s Der Spiegel’s best seller list. A Man Called Ove marks its 63rd consecutive week on the list.
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New Author – Jonas Bonnier
Jonas Bonnier (b. 1963) is a novelist, screenwriter and journalist. He was the CEO & President of the Bonnier Group from 2008 until 2014. Jonas Bonnier lives with his wife and two children in Miami.
Michael Katz Krefeld shortlisted for the Martha Award
Michael Katz Krefeld has been shortlisted for the Martha Award 2016 in Denmark. The award, which was first handed out in 1989, is the largest Danish bookseller Bog & idé’s annual prize. After Bog & idé’s shortlist is announced, the reading public can vote for their favorite among the nominated authors. To cast your vote, click “Read more” below.
‘The Sea Serpent Mystery’ published in Norway
A ferocious storm has caused flotsam to wash up on the shores of Schooner Cove. Among the seaweed and kelp, driftwood and other jetsam Cecilia, Leo and Une find also a dead serpent, unusually large in size. Their find attracts a lot of attention, especially from the press who call it a “sea serpent”.
At the same time, one of the guests at The Pearl falls ill. The doctors say that she has been poisoned. Just as they are about to load her into an ambulance, the woman whispers something. It sounds like the word Phoneutria. Cecilia, Leo and Une discover that Phoneutria is the Latin name of one of the most venomous species of spider there is, but little do they know that the deadly arachnid is still hiding somewhere in The Pearl.
The Sea Serpent Mystery is the thrilling and chilling tenth book in the immensely popular CLUE series by Jørn Lier Horst. The CLUE series’ name comes from the first letter in each protagonist’s name: Cecilia, Leo, Une, and Une’s dog Egon. In each of the series’ books a new mystery and a new ethical question is introduced along with the thoughts of one of the world’s most well-known philosophers. The CLUE books are best selling crime fiction for younger readers aged 9-12.
‘A Man Called Ove’ and ‘My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry’ on The New York Times Best Seller List
A Man Called Ove, Fredrik Backman’s debut novel, keeps its No. 2 placement on the New York Times Best Seller List, as does My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry at No. 8. A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry has now been on the bestseller list for 39 and 23 consecutive weeks, respectively. On the combined print and ebook list A Man Called Ove appears at No. 8 this week.
‘Operation Ghost’ published in Norway
The tenth installment in Jørn Lier Horst & Hans Jørgen Sandnes’ crime fiction series for kids is finally here! In Operation Ghost the members of Detective Agency No. 2 are faced with their spookiest mystery to date.
A girl with ghostly pale skin and deep, black eyes appears in the window of the old hunting lodge on Mount Storberget. The hunting lodge has always been surrounded by rumors of hauntings. Could the spooky apparition be “The Gray Girl,” a servant girl held prisoner in the lodge’s cellar long, long ago? It will take Detective Agency No. 2 to solve this mystery!
Jo Nesbø one of Hollywood’s most powerful authors of 2016
The Hollywood Reporter has listed Jo Nesbø as number 15 on their list of the 25 most influential authors in entertainment 2016. Based on book sales, number of adaptations, projects in development, additional credits and cultural influence, the competition to make THR’s list of the most sought-after word nerds is tougher than ever.
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‘Watching You’ No. 1 in Germany
Arne Dahl’s Watching You continues to feature at the top of Der Spiegel’s best seller list in Germany. The novel, the first installment in a new crime fiction series by Dahl, comes in at No. 1 this week.
‘The Magical Heart’ published in Sweden
Roberta’s best friend Charlotte is seriously ill. She needs a new heart, and fast. At an auction, Roberta comes across a globe she’s told is magical. If you succeed at a very special mission, it just might grant you your most fervent wish. Straight away Roberta sees in the globe the chance to save Charlotte’s life. Together with her friend Eric, she sets out to rescue Charlotte and make her well again. But will they make it before it’s too late?
The Magical Heart is Kristina Ohlsson's latest children’s book, and a moving story about the strength one can find in the unconditional love between friends.