‘Nowhere Land/Women in Revolt’ shortlisted for the Finlandia Award

Monika Fagerholm’s highly acclaimed novel Nowhere Land / Women in Revolt has been nominated for the 2025 Finlandia Award, Finland’s most prestigious literary prize.

The jury says the following about the novel: “The author’s style is inimitable: sentences are interrupted by clarifications, side notes, and cultural references, which deepen the characters and enhance the intensity of the narrative.”

The winning title will be announced on the 27th of November.

‘Charlie’s Enemy’ published in Sweden

Charlie Anderson is not done yet. After spending three years in jail, falsely accused of crimes she didn’t commit, she finally got revenge on the fiancé that framed her. As a free woman she is now keen to help her sisters in need. The past catches up to her however when her younger brother is drawn into a conflict with the same criminal network she was once accused of being part of. The very same gang that prosecutor Joel Nordström is set on bringing down.

Charlie and Joel have tried their best to forget about one another, but their paths crosses yet again when Charlie is flagged in Joel’s investigation. This time their feelings appear unstoppable. Meanwhile, Charlie starts to suspect that there’s more to the story than she has previously believed when it comes to all the misfortunes that has befallen her. Soon she finds herself in a whirlwind of distrust, betrayal and passion, where she ultimately doesn’t know who is friend and who is enemy.

Charlie’s Enemy is the second installment in the series about Charlie Anderson, an intense drama blending suspense, revenge, and romance.

‘The Night Hunter’ Published in Sweden

The Night Hunter is back. He’s going to kill us all.”

At the ruins of an old church, a group of ghost walkers encounter an unstable stranger, and All Hallows’ Eve ends in brutal death.

In a large, isolated house not far from there, a woman has spent years coping with a childhood trauma by painting ominous pictures. But recently, she has begun to glimpse a figure out on the moor, one that resembles the masked shape that appears again and again in her paintings. The one she calls The Night Hunter.

Soon afterward, Leo Asker learns that an antique iron mask, missing since a robbery and murder in the 1990s, has unexpectedly been found among the possessions of a deceased person. What does this discovery mean for the unsolved case? How are the three events connected? And can the Department of Lost Souls uncover the truth when nothing is as it seems?

Meanwhile, Martin Hill struggles to free himself from Prepper Per’s grip and to uncover his plans for revenge. What awaits him, and Leo?

The Night Hunter is the fourth installment in Anders de la Motte’s international bestselling Leo Asker Series.

Monika Fagerholm nominated for the Finnish Adlibris Awards 2025

The nominees for this year’s Adlibris Awards in Finland have been announced. A jury of Adlibris staff selected five contenders in each of seven categories—based on sales, popularity, and potential. The categories include Fiction of the Year, Thriller of the Year, Non-Fiction of the Year, Children’s Book of the Year, plus new categories for Young Adult, Lifestyle, and Translated Novel. Winners will be decided by a public vote.

Monika Fagerholm’s critically acclaimed novel Nowhere Land/Women in Revolt has been nominated in the “Fiction of the Year” category.

The winners will be announced in February 2026.

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The Adlibris Awards 2025

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 Clanand 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.

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‘Vi på Saltkråkan’ premieres to fantastic reviews

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

‘The Handbook in Outdoor Interior Design’ No. 3 in Sweden

Frida Ramstedt’s newly released book, The Handbook in Outdoor Interior Design, a comprehensive and insightful guide to basic design principles applicable to most outdoor spaces, has debuted at No. 3 on Sweden’s non-fiction bestseller list.

Jørn Lier Horst No. 1 in Norway

Jørn Lier Horst’s The Last Case, the latest installment in the William Wisting series, continues to dominate the Norwegian bestseller list, holding the No. 1 spot in the hardcover category.

Andreas Öhman’s ‘7 Steg’ premieres in Swedish theatres

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.

Rave reviews for Disney+ series ‘Koka Björn’

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

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Handbok i inredning och styling The Interior Design Handbook

by Frida Ramstedt

This book is never far from my reach. I reference it constantly when working with clients. The word ‘Handbook’ in the title is important here as Frida Ramstedt does something rare with this book — she breaks interior design down into principles that you can apply to any home. /…/ Ramstedt’s tone is straightforward and practical, and because it’s about principles rather than a particular style, her advice never dates.

– The Irish Examiner