The longlist for the 2026 International Booker Prize has just been announced and Ia Genberg’s Small Comfort, translated by Kira Josefsson, has been longlisted among 13 other works of translated fiction. Genberg is the first Swedish author to be longlisted twice.

The jury has the following to say about the book:
“An original and thought-provoking short-story collection, Small Comfort skewers its characters, slyly implicating the reader along the way. /…/ Money makes the world go round and Ia Genberg has a deep, clear-eyed vision of how. The dramatic distinctness of the five stories that make up Small Comfort speaks to the might of Genberg’s imaginative powers, while the intricate threads tying them together are testament to her subtleness as a thinker. It couldn’t work without Kira Josefsson’s staggeringly flexible translation, which also stands out for the naturalness of its dialogue and wonderfully rhythmic prose. This duo’s writing zings and smarts in all the right places as we see ourselves reflected in the characters, warts and all. Breathtakingly original, profound but with a delicious dose of irreverence.”

The prestigious prize is awarded annually for the finest work of fiction that has been published in the UK and/or Ireland. The shortlist consisting of six titles will be announced on March 31.

The legal drama series Hundarna (Burden of Justice) premiered February 20 on SVT Play to outstanding reviews, quickly establishing itself as one of the year’s most talked-about releases.

Hundarna stars Arvin Kananian and Björn Bengtsson, and is based on an original idea by author Jens Lapidus. Directed by Lisa Linnertorp and written by Frans Wiklund.

“Convincing on every level. /…/ A truly strong, modern Swedish legal drama series. /…/ There’s pulse, momentum, sweat, and a strong sense of timeliness and authenticity in the storytelling, filled with moral grey areas throughout.”

– Aftonbladet ★★★★

“Hundarna sets a new standard. It’s a series that should be shown in film schools and studied by other production companies for inspiration.”
– TVdags ★★★★★

“Arvin Kananian portrays Sasha Moradi with a desperation that cuts straight to the bone. /…/ Exudes quality in every frame. /…/ The boldest Swedish TV production in a decade.”
– Filmtopp ★★★★

“Björn Bengtsson and Arvin Kananian shine in four shades of grey.”
– Borås Tidning

“Unsettlingly timely. /…/ A high degree of credibility. /…/ A high-performing ensemble cast.”
– DN

“Intense, pitch-black, blazing, and superbly acted.”
– Göteborgs-Posten ★★★★

The latest title in the Detective Agency No. 2 series – Operation Cannon – debuts at No. 2 on the official Norwegian bestseller list for children’s titles.

Jan-Erik Fjell (b. 1982) made his debut in 2010 with The Snitch, the first installment in the critically acclaimed series about superintendent Anton Brekke. The novel earned him the Norwegian Booksellers’ Prize, making him its youngest ever recipient at the time. Fjell has since gone on to sell over 1 million copies, and his books have been published in over a dozen countries. He has also been nominated for the prestigious Riverton Prize for Hide and Seek and The Ring Man.

The Series Mania festival has unveiled an exciting slate of international TV series for its 2026 edition, running from March 20–27 in Lille.

Jag for ner till bror (My Brother), written by Karin Arrhenius and based on Karin Smirnoff’s acclaimed novel of the same name, will compete in the International Competition section.

Hundarna (Burden of Justice), based on an original idea by author Jens Lapidus and starring Arvin Kananian, has been selected for the International Panorama section.

Happiness Season 2, written by Yashar Alishenas, will compete in the Short Forms Competition.

The paperback edition of Jo Nesbø’s latest standalone novel, Wolf Hour, has been selected as one out of six titles for the Spring 2026 Book Club Picks by the prestigious Richard and Judy Book Club in the UK.

The Richard and Judy Book Club is the biggest book club in the UK and brings readers a carefully handpicked selection of book recommendations. The Wolf Hour paperback is published today in the UK.