Jo Nesbø’s The Kingdom is No. 1 on Slovakian bookstore chain Martinus’ ebook bestseller list. Martinus’ is the biggest online bookstore and second biggest physical retailer in Slovakia.
Maja Säfström’s Amazing Facts About Baby Animals is the official winner of the 2020 Carl von Linné Plaque, awarded to the best nonfiction title for children and Young Adults. The jury, the Swedish Library Association, motivates their choice thusly:
“Amazing Facts About Baby Animals […] pulls the reader in with humor and tenderness. Author and illustrator Maja Säfström is awarded for this title that opens up the door to a sense of closeness. Children and adults can share in their fascination and learn something new on every spread.
The modern nature of the book is noticeable not least in the format: Säfström dares to be to the point. Longer texts are avoided and the brevity itself becomes bait to continue pursuing knowledge. The facts are friendly and humorous and presented in beautiful plainness. The contents are black and white, but far from lacking in color. /…/ Every spread breathes joy in this delightful piece of nonfiction.”
The premiere date across Europe is October 18.
Stina Jackson’s The Silver Road has been longlisted for the MAX Bronze Bat, a Dutch literary award. The Bronze Bat is dedicated to remarkable debuts and is handed out during the annual Nederlands Thrillerfestival in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. The shortlist will be revealed at the end of September, and the final winner announced during the digital Book Festival on October 25.
Jo Nesbø dominates the Norwegian bestseller lists, claiming the No. 1 spot on the hardcover as well as the e-book list with The Kingdom. The Kingdom is Nesbø’s latest stand-alone thriller.
Jo Nesbø’s new stand-alone novel The Kingdom, published in Slovakia a week ago, entered the Slovakian bestseller list at No. 1.
Annette Bjergfeldt (b.1961) is a Danish creative virtuoso. Besides writing bestselling fiction, she’s an award-winning and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and recording artist with six albums under her belt, a colorist painter, and a renowned songwriting coach. She often holds songwriting sessions in local prisons and for children with disabilities. Her knack for storytelling was cultivated when she toured the US for four years and entertained the crowds with tales in between songs. Now, her musical flair shines through in her melodious and lyrical prose. Her acclaimed debut When Life Gives You Hippos has taken readers and critics alike by storm. This enchanting family saga with elements of magical realism, set against the backdrop of 20th century Europe’s culture scene, is an impassioned declaration of love to art and music.
The sixth activity book in the Detective Agency No. 2 series, The Search for the Last Dinosaur, is No. 2 on the official Norwegian bestseller list for children’s fiction. This is the title’s third consecutive placement on the monthly list.
NENT Group has ordered Fury, an original drama series created by Gjermund Stenberg Eriksen. The series explores the underworld of right-wing extremism in Europe. The eight-part show is directed by Magnus Martens and Lars Kraume.
Fury is a co-production between Norway’s Monster Scripted and Germany’s X Filme Creative Pool Series and ZDF. It will premiere on NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service in 2021.
Published in Denmark just last week, Jo Nesbø’s latest novel, The Kingdom, has gone straight to No. 1 on Bog & Idé’s bestseller list for hardcover fiction. Bog & Idé is Denmark’s largest book retailer.
Croatia, Ibis Grafika
Closed by Ida Schabbauer
Latvia, Zvaigzne ABC
Two-book deal closed by Ida Schabbauer
Netherlands, Bruna
Three-book deal closed by Julia Angelin
Czech Republic, Host
Closed by Josephine Oxelheim
Slovakia, Ikar
Closed by Emma Granberg
Italy, Nord
Closed by Federico Ambrosini
– De Telegraaf
Entertainingly enough the biggest emotions are here hidden within the smallest of actions, that are also hugely relatable. /…/ The questions it raises are many, the tone is light and the plot firmly down to earth – however flavoured with an astounding psychological insight.
– Familiejournal
Roslund builds an incredibly exciting story that kept me up way too long because I wanted to know how it ends.
– Expressen
Amazingly good, of course. /…/ [Some series] really are so incredibly good that you want nothing else but for them to continue.
– Kapprakt
The Devil’s Trick is, exactly like the other Hoffman & Grens novels, a really cleverly told story. With a combination of social engagement, psychological depth, and action, Anders Roslund shows who is the boss of suspense novels.
– Ljudboksklubben
A touching and poignant tale of an aging father and his middle-aged daughter, exploring themes of nurturing and reconciliation, and the profound layers of life often hidden from those closest to us – a story about love, and about making things right, before it’s too late.