‘Meaning of Life Season 2’ to premiere on Viaplay
Meaning of Life is back with a second season on Viaplay. The comedy drama blends warmth and humour with a poignant look at life’s complexities, capturing the unexpected mix of joy and sadness in everyday moments.
The series is created by Tove Eriksen Hillblom and Maria Nygren. Eriksen Hillblom also directed alongside lead director Eddie Nygren and Adam Pålsson. The series stars Helena af Sandeberg, Celie Sparre, Ulf Stenberg, Hannes Fohlin and Madeleine Martin.
Meaning of Life season 2 will premiere May 18 on Viaplay and TV3.
Lars Kepler and Jo Nesbø on the Norwegian bestseller lists
This week, Lars Kepler’s The Sleepwalker comes in at No. 1 on the paperback list for the second consecutive week. Meanwhile, Jo Nesbø’s Wolf Hour takes the No. 2 spot in the hardcover category, marking its 19th straight week on the bestseller list.
‘Fire from the Sky’ nominated for the 2025 Garden State Teen Book Award
Moa Backe Åstot’s Fire From the Sky has been nominated for the Garden State Teen Book Award in the Fiction Grades 9–12 category.
The award is presented by the Young Adult Section of the New Jersey Library Association. It honors outstanding young adult books, highlighting titles that are engaging, well-written, and reflect diversity. The winner will be announced in early 2026.
Photo: Dag G. Nordsveen
‘Detective Agency No. 2’ reaches 4 million copies sold in Norway
Jørn Lier Horst and Hans Jørgen Sandnes’ series Detective Agency No. 2 has just reached nearly 4 million copies sold in Norway alone, making it the no.1 best-selling children’s book series in the country of all time.
Since the publication of the first book in 2013, the thrilling stories set in Elvestad have captivated young readers, been adapted into movies and translated into more than 20 languages.
Ingeborg Topsøe’s ‘Secrets We Keep’ premieres on Netflix
Secrets We Keep (Reservatet) is a gripping series from creator Ingeborg Topsøe and director Per Fly. Blending suspense with sharp storytelling, the crime drama explores the secrets lurking beneath the surface of Denmark’s wealthiest neighborhood.
Secrets We Keep has already been met with rave reviews in Denmark, Sweden and the US, among else being described as “an excellent thriller”, “splashy and entertaining, yet gripping and relevant”, and “outstanding Danish quality”.
Leading the cast is an exceptional ensemble featuring Marie Bach Hansen, Danica Curcic, Simon Sears, Lars Ranthe, and Sara Fanta Traore – joined by breakout newcomers Excel Busano and Donna Levkovski.
Secrets We Keep premieres globally on Netflix today Thursday May 15.
Kristina Ohlsson and Anders & Anette de la Motte on the Swedish bestseller lists
Kristina Ohlsson tops the Swedish bestseller charts this week, securing the No. 1 position on both the hardcover list with Nightshifter, the latest installment in the August Strindberg series, and the paperback list with Beyond Rescue, the fourth installment.
Meanwhile, Anders and Anette de la Motte’s Death on Capri holds the No. 4 spot on the paperback list.
’The Sleepwalker’ No. 1 in Norway
The latest installment in Lars Kepler’s internationally bestselling Joona Linna series, The Sleepwalker, debuts at No.1 on the paperback list this week.
The April bestseller lists in Sweden
The official Swedish bestseller lists for the month of April have been released and Stefan Ahnhem’s newly published Generation Zero, the 7th installment in the Fabian Risk series, claims the No. 5 spot on the hardcover list.
In the paperback category, Kristina Ohlsson’s Beyond Rescue, the fourth installment in the August Strindberg series, comes in at No. 1.
‘A Little Death’ and ‘Let the Waves Do the Rest’ longlisted for Book of the Year Award
Ebba Bandh’s literary debut A Little Death and Ulf Kvensler’s stand-alone thriller Let the Waves Do the Rest have been longlisted for Bonnier’s Book Club’s high profile Book of the Year Award.
Bonnier’s Book Clubs is the home of five Swedish book clubs, among them the biggest one in Sweden. The winning book and author will be announced during the Gothenburg Book Fair in September. To see the list of the nominees and vote for your favorite, click “Read more” below.
Kristina Ohlsson and Liza Ridzén on the Swedish bestseller lists
Kristina Ohlsson’s newly released Nightshifter, the latest installment in the bestselling August Strindberg series, debuts at No. 5 on this week’s hardcover list. Meanwhile, Beyond Rescue, the fourth book in the same series, holds the No. 1 spot on the paperback list for the second week in a row.
Lisa Ridzen’s bestselling debut, When the Cranes Fly South, lands at No. 3 in the paperback category, marking its 18th week in the top three.