Storm Watch, the first novel in Kristina Ohlsson’s August Strindberg series, is No. 1 on Icelandic book retailer Eymundsson’s bestseller list. Eymundsson is Iceland’s oldest and largest bookstore chain.
Lisa Ridzén’s When the Cranes Fly South has received a Merit Award from the Ho Chi Ming City Writers Association for translated literature. The award recognizes works of the highest quality and outstanding efforts of those involved in the publication. The lauded novel was translated into Vietnamese by Minh Khôi.
Kristina Ohlsson’s Storm Watch, the first novel in the internationally bestselling August Strindberg series, has soared to No. 2 on Icelandic book retailer Eymundsson’s bestseller list. Eymundsson is Iceland’s oldest and largest bookstore chain.
Antti Tuomainen’s Saw Hard has been awarded the Finnish Detective Society’s Clue Award, for the best crime novel of 2025.
The jury’s decision reads:
“The novel is an engaging and addictive story about Heikki, a sawmill owner facing financial ruin, a corpse that turns out not to be dead, and the power of money. The small village setting is vividly portrayed. Its depiction of people in the summer night is warm, and the language is masterfully crafted. Tuomainen has discovered an ingenious way to remove villains from the stage almost by accident. The novel offers astonishing plot twists that make the reader laugh and cry at the same time. Yet the humor never feels forced; it simmers naturally throughout the narrative. The imagery is rich, and the storytelling flows effortlessly.”
Lisa Ridzén’s When the Cranes Fly South comes in at No. 1 on the Polish major book retail chain Empik’s bestseller list for translated fiction this week. The novel also features at No. 3 in all categories.
Lisa Ridzen’s internationally bestselling debut, When the Cranes Fly South, is now featuring at No. 4 in the fiction category on Bog og Idé, Denmark’s largest book retailer.
Netflix just released a behind the scenes-video of Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole – a first look into the production and what went into creating this series adaptation based on Jo Nesbø’s bestselling Harry Hole novels.
Hundarna is based on an original idea by author Jens Lapidus and follows two friends who run a successful law firm together. The lead roles, Sasha and Kalle, are played by Arvin Kananian and Björn Bengtsson.
The series will premiere on SVT Play on February 20.
Some people are born with good ball control; others are great at making new friends. Nina was born smart – and she’s not afraid to say it. Compared to most people, she’s something of a genius, and she knows it. In fact, she’s got a notebook (a secret one, of course) carefully filled with notes about the people around her: their strengths (are there even any?) and their weaknesses (oh, so many).
It’s not easy being the smartest one in your family. Or in your class. Especially when you have to work side by side with people who pick their nose and who think that Africa is a country. And that soccer is important.
But then Isolde shows up. Kind, fun, and – brace yourself – possibly just as smart as Nina. This causes a crisis that turns Nina’s world upside down. Because if she isn’t the best in the class, then who is she? It can’t possibly be true what people say: that life isn’t about being the best at everything?
Best at Everything (and Then Some) is a fun, sharp and spot-on story about being eleven years old and brilliant – or at least thinking you are.
Jo Nesbø’s Blood Ties climbs the official Swedish paperback list, landing at No. 2 this week. Blood Ties is the second installment in The Kingdom series.
Finland, Otava
Two-book deal closed by Tor Jonasson
Estonia, Varrak
Closed by Emma Granberg
Hungary, BookLab
Closed by Emma Granberg
Italy, Nord
Closed by Tor Jonasson
Slovakia, Barecz & Conrad
Closed by Emma Granberg
Finland, Atena Kustannus
Closed by Federico Ambrosini
Brilliant. /…/ A quietly psychological novel.
– BTJ
[Q]uestions about life and death, love, friendship and loneliness. /…/ A breath-taking cliffhanger.
– Aftonbladet
When the Cranes Fly South is a powerful and emotional meditation on life and death, the importance of companionship, and how memories stay with us into old age. It’s a deeply moving read, with an emotional impact that lingers long after the final page. /…/ Ridzén’s writing and characterisation are striking, making this a truly memorable and affecting read (…) I urge everyone to pick this one up!
– Nota Bene Prize
The novel is linguistically magnificent and dramatically breathtakingly well-structured, leaving one in awe – Icelandic female writers are currently in a class of their own.
– Nordis
The author maintains the suspense till the last page. /…/ A lovely and new acquaintance in the crime genre.
– Saltenposten
Henrik Ekblom is one of the biggest names in Stockholm’s financial scene and is living the life of his dreams in the city’s picturesque Old Town. But in a matter of days, his entire world is turned on its head. A life-threatening disease and a wild infatuation make him question his life’s choices. Has he spent his time on the right things, the right people?
