An epic tale stretching across a whole century, multiple lives, and an entire world.

Ten years have passed since Jenny said her final goodbyes to her elderly relative Doris and read about her dramatic life. Now, Jenny returns to Doris’ apartment in Stockholm. Despite her husband pressuring her to sell, Jenny is unwilling to part with it and her memories of Doris.

In the apartment, she discovers a secret room full of paintings by Doris’ friend, the painter Gösta Adrian Nilsson. What would have been an ending transforms into the beginning of a new story. Because in the room, there is also a blue notebook wherein Gösta has shared the story behind each painting. Hidden inside are also clues that take Jenny back to her own childhood and guide her to new acquaintances.

Gradually it dawns on Jenny that maybe what she seeks isn’t just an answer to what happened – but a new direction for the future.

The Blue Notebook is the gripping standalone sequel to the bestselling debut novel The Red Address Book, continuing the story ten years after the events of the first book.

Moa Backe Åstot has been nominated for the prestigious August Prize 2026 for best Swedish YA and children’s book. The shortlisted title is You’re the One I Write About – a concentrated and lyrical novel about first love, betrayal, longing, and daring to be oneself.

The jury’s motivation:

“Heart pounding along with that of the narrator, the reader is gently yet mercilessly guided through a lyrical tale of first love’s longing, tentative footsteps. Without shying away from what’s difficult, a heartfelt and delicate love story is written forth in three acts, without a single superfluous sentence. With poignant, accurate aim, Moa Backe Åstot writes candidly and straightforwardly about life’s first choice in love.”

The August Prize is an annual Swedish literary prize awarded each year since 1989 by the Swedish Publishers’ Association. The prize is awarded to the three best Swedish books of the year in the categories fiction, nonfiction, and children’s and YA. The winning titles will be announced on November 23.

Matilda Källström is a Swedish actress known for her emotional performances, natural screen presence and ability to portray complex characters with authenticity and depth.

She gained widespread recognition for her leading role in the celebrated series Threesome (2021-2024) which premiered on Viaplay. The series was praised for its honest portrayal of relationships, intimacy and young adulthood, while Källström received critical acclaim for her strong performance as Siri.

2025 saw the Netflix premiere of the charming romantic comedy Love Forever, in which Källström took on a leading role.

Källström currently stars in Hunger, a new SVT drama series which premiered in October.

Lars Kepler makes a double showing on the Swedish bestseller lists this week. The Sailor, a stand-alone collection of short stories, lands the No. 2 spot on the paperback list. Medusa, the latest title in the Joona Linna series, comes in at No. 3 in hardcover.

Janna Granström is a Swedish actor working across film, television and theatre. She graduated from the School of Theatre in Luleå in 2009 and has since worked extensively in theatre, with an established stage career at both Stockholms Stadsteater and Dramaten.

She is known for her physical presence, her comic range and her ability to carry both humour and darkness within the same performance. She is closely associated with Konträr in Stockholm, one of Sweden’s most prominent venues for international and boundary-pushing performing arts. There, she contributes as creator, director and performer in productions that challenge conventional forms at the intersection of text, body and audience.

Her screen credits include the dramedy series Alla utom vi (2021–2024) and the feature films Cirkeln (2015), Så länge hjärtat slår (2024), Hemmet (2025) and Arkipelag (2026).

Among her upcoming projects are the second season of the acclaimed SVT drama Hundarna and a Netflix series, which is soon to be officially announced.

Actor Noel Flike has been nominated for the TV4 Rising Star Award for his performance in the comedy feature film Flaggan (2026).

The award celebrates emerging talent across both film and television. The jury has been searching for “the year’s most memorable performances in front of the camera” and “talents with exceptional artistic potential.”

The winner will be announced at the Stockholm International Film Festival on November 19.

What happens when a person loses control of their thirst for revenge and their darkest desires?

The Chief of Police, Jakob Johanson, attends a midwinter feast with his girlfriend Guðrún’s family. The atmosphere is festive, with people dancing and enjoying one another’s company. The guests are just taking their seats around a table laden with traditional dishes when Jakob realizes that something is terribly wrong.

Meanwhile, detective Hildur Rúnarsdóttir and her partner, Einar, are investigating a strange crime in the village of Flateyri. What happened to a Finnish businessman in the upstairs rooms of a bookshop famous for its ghost stories?

Dísa has been working as a police informant, but the stream of criminal activity she has been reporting has dried up. With time on her hands, she decides to volunteer at a women’s shelter. Dísa knows what it feels like to be ignored, to have people look the other way when the police offer no help. She refuses to let anyone else suffer in silence or be forced to turn the other cheek.

In the depths of winter, a turning point in Hildur’s life brings her happiness. But in the Westfjords, revenge and the thirst for justice are drawing closer, and they are coming from the same direction.

Dísa is the 6th installment in the internationally bestselling Hildur series.