The nominees for the Swedish 2025 Adlibris Awards have just been revealed. Adlibris, the leading book retailer in the Nordic region, established the award in 2019 to honor the platform’s most popular titles. While a jury of Adlibris employees selected the nominees, the winners will be chosen through a public vote.

Ulf Lundell’s Weekday 12 is recognized in the “Fiction of the Year” category.

The “Crime Fiction” category features Kristina Ohlsson’s Nightshifter, Pascal Engman’s The Clan, and Lars Kepler’s The Sailor.

Björn Nattiko Lindeblad’s From Björn Natthiko Lindeblad. With an open hand is nominated in the “Non-fiction” category.

Estrid Klint’s Ran competes in the “Young Adult of the Year” category.

Finally, in the “Children’s Book of the Year, Ages 6-12” category, Martin Widmark has received a nomination for The Smuggler Mystery, and Anders Hansen and Mats Wänblad are nominated for The Real Happy Pill Minior. 

The winning titles will be announced on January 28, 2026.

To vote, click the “Read more” button below.

The beloved Astrid Lindgren classic Vi på Saltkråkan makes its long-awaited return as a brand-new TV series, premiering October 31 on SVT Play.

Vi på Saltkråkan is written by Karin Arrhenius and directed by Fredrik Edfeldt.

“The new Vi på Saltkråkan is an ingeniously sunny hit. /…/ Fredrik Edfeldt is responsible for the smooth, summer-mood-creating direction, while Karin Arrhenius delivers an ingeniously entertaining script packed with clever turns of phrase and exciting everyday drama.”

★★★★

DN

“There’s nothing more delightful than the new Saltkråkan.”

★★★★★
SvD

“The new Vi på Saltkråkan manages to preserve the idyll while still feeling alive for a new generation. /…/ The proof is clear: it is indeed possible to create new adaptations of Astrid Lindgren’s works and do them justice.”

★★★★

Filmtopp


“A warm, brave, and overall brilliant reinterpretation that stands a strong chance of becoming a future classic for a new generation. /…/ Director Fredrik Edfeldt and screenwriter Karin Arrhenius succeed with flying colors. /…/ The script is sharp and courageous. /…/ A well-produced, heartfelt, and intelligent TV series that skillfully balances modernization with faithful respect for Lindgren’s spirit.”

★★★★★
Filmparadiset



“This is, in fact, absolutely, absolutely wonderful!”
★★★★

Sveriges Radio


“The new adaptation of the beloved TV classic Vi på Saltkråkan shines from the very first moment with its boldness and sharp script. In true Astrid Lindgren spirit, it portrays life’s darkness with pitch-black humor and bittersweet sorrow. /…/ My daughter and I both laugh until we cry and cry out of compassion for the characters before the season is over.”

★★★★★
Moviezine


“It is a deceptively simple story about a summer vacation that, in the hands of the talented screenwriter Karin Arrhenius, suddenly suggests unexpected depth. /…/ This production has been handled with love and reverence, both toward the original and toward the craft itself. /…/ It is a worthy and beautiful story for a new generation of children – and adults.”

SVT Kultur

7 Steg, the much-anticipated romantic drama directed by Andreas Öhman, premieres in Swedish theatres today, October 17. The film marks pop icon Veronica Maggio’s feature-film acting debut. She also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Öhman.

In 7 Steg, Maggio plays Elle, opposite actor Joel Spira, who stars as Josef. The narrative follows their passionate year of romance, travel, and emotional highs, until Elle suddenly disappears. Josef embarks on a search through their past in an effort to understand what might have happened.

Koka björn (To Cook a Bear) premiered October 15 on Disney+ and has received outstanding reviews. Koka Björn is based on Mikael Niemi’s bestselling novel of the same name, and is directed by Trygve Allister Diesen, with a script by Jesper Harrie.

“Mikael Niemi’s To Cook a Bear has become a juicy, gritty, and stylish northern Swedish western that dares – and succeeds – in doing something truly different. /…/ Well played by screenwriter Jesper Harrie, director Trygve Allister Diesen, and everyone else involved in this bold, delicious, and unique Nordic production.”
★★★★
– Aftonbladet, Sweden

“A lavish adaptation with stunning cinematography. /…/ Swedish screenwriter Jesper Harrie and Norwegian crime director Trygve Allister Diesen have, with just a few changes, created an empathetic portrayal of both the harsh inner and outer landscapes of northernmost Sweden in the 1850s. /…/ The attention to detail reaches every corner of the production, and the creators also dare to take bold aesthetic turns.”

★★★★

– DN, Sweden

To Cook a Bear has become truly excellent television. /…/ It holds nothing back, while also showcasing a masterful command of subtlety. On top of that, it remains suspenseful, even for those familiar with the novel. This is burlesque and intelligent entertainment.
– Dagens Næringsliv, Norway

“I’m delighted. I like how director Trygve Allister Diesen clearly frames and, through visuals, explains what kind of series To Cook a Bear is. /…/ Faith, science, and logic are brought face to face with human evil. The result is captivating.”

★★★★

– Expressen
, Sweden

“The cinematography is without a doubt extraordinary. /…/ A remarkable achievement – a Nordic production that dares to trust its audience, understanding that mystery is built as much through silence as through words.”

★★★★

– Filmtopp, Sweden


“To Cook a Bear quickly proves to be a thriller that is gripping from beginning to end.”

★★★★

– Moviezine, Sweden

The Handbook of Outdoor Interior Design is the book for anyone who wants to make their outdoor space beautiful, whether it’s a patio, terrace, or balcony.

Today, there are countless books on gardening and landscape design, but none that address the design decisions you need to make for your garden or balcony. This book is not about planting or gardening, but about basic design principles that work for most outdoor environments. It outlines recommended measurements and distances for outdoor furniture, tips on buying decorative items based on house type and architecture, common pitfalls to avoid, and tricks to help you create a harmonious integration of both indoors and outdoors.

This is a book filled with inspiring knowledge on how to furnish outdoor spaces, for both beginners and professionals.

Wednesday October 15, Disney+ will premiere Koka björn (To Cook a Bear), a new Swedish historical crime drama and the platform’s first Nordic original series.

Koka björn is based on Mikael Niemi’s bestselling novel of the same name, and is directed by Trygve Allister Diesen, with a script by Jesper Harrie.

The series features an acclaimed Scandinavian cast, including Gustav Skarsgård, Pernilla August, Jonas Karlsson, Magnus Krepper, Simon J. Berger, Ane Dahl Torp and Johan Widerberg.


All six episodes will drop at once on Disney+ across Europe and on Hulu in the U.S.

The Last Boy Rain by Emma Karinsdotter and Bjarke Stenbæk Kristensen has been selected for The White Ravens 2025 list by the International Youth Library’s children’s literature experts. Each year, the International Youth Library collects around 10 000 books from publishers worldwide, from which about 200 titles are chosen for the list and exhibited at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

The selection highlights books of international interest, recognized for their literary and illustrative quality as well as their themes.