Actor Anders Baasmo has won the award for Best Leading Actor at this year’s Gullruten Awards for his acclaimed performance in A Better Man (Ølhunden Berit).
The series also took home the award for Best Drama Series, and the creator Thomas Torjussen was honored with awards for both Best Directing and Best Screenplay.
Kristina Ohlsson’s debut in literary fiction, Beyond the Bridges, rockets to No. 1 on the official bestseller list this week. Anne Holt’s Diamonds and Rust, the thirteenth Hanne Wilhelmsen novel, also jumps the list, to No. 5.
In non-fiction, Anders Hansen’s The Achilles Heels of Your Brain reprises last week’s feat and stays put at No. 2.
The just published latest titles from Anders Hansen and Kristina Ohlsson make an impact on the monthly bestseller list for April in Sweden. Hansen is No. 2 in non-fiction with The Achilles Heels of Your Brain, while Ohlsson claims the No. 5 spot on the fiction list with Beyond the Bridges.
It was previously announced that Joel Kinnaman will lead Bishop in the title role, and the series has now revealed additional cast members joining the production.
In Bishop, homicide detective Bishop Graves (Joel Kinnaman), brilliant and battle-scarred, puts all of his skills to the test in the hunt for an elusive killer targeting San Francisco’s moneyed class.
The main cast also includes Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Malkovich, Jordana Brewster and Erik Svedberg-Zelman.
Thomas Enger & Johana Gustawsson’s SON is nominated for the 2026 Book of the Year Award in Sweden. The first installment in the Kari Voss series has been selected amongst all Swedish and translated fiction published in the past year. The jury had the following to say about SON: “A spine-tingling crime novel with an astonishing plot. /…/ A breathtaking page-turner with many shocking twists.”
The criteria for nominations to this high-profile award further includes superb linguistic quality, a grand reader’s experience that is relevant for and appeals to a wide reader demographic, and a story well-executed when it comes to plot, characters and milieus.
The award is given by Bonnier’s Book Clubs and the winning book and author will be announced during the Gothenburg Book Fair in September. To see the list of the nominees and vote for your favorite, click “Read more” below.
Anders Hansen and Kristina Ohlsson both debut on the official Swedish bestseller lists this week. Hansen is No. 2 in non-fiction with The Achilles Heels of Your Brain, while Ohlsson claims the No. 5 spot on the fiction list with Beyond the Bridges, her debut in literary fiction.
The new Swedish drama series Golden Boys will premiere on TV4 Play Plus on May 1 and has already been met with rave reviews.
The four-part miniseries is a fast-paced heist drama inspired by the Trustor affair, one of Sweden’s most infamous financial scandals.
The series stars Erik Svedberg-Zelman, Adam Lundgren, Viktor Björkberg, and Jonas Karlsson. It is directed by Ivica Zubak, with Erik Hultkvist serving as head writer.
Lars Kepler’s The Sailor jumps straight to the top of the official Czech bestseller list for fiction titles. The Sailor is a stand-alone collection of short stories.
Jørn Lier Horst’s The Last Case rockets to No. 2 on the Slovakian bestseller list. The Last Case is the eighteenth and latest installment in the William Wisting series.
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Moah Madsen discovered her love for acting at the age of 13, when she joined a local theatre group. What began as a curiosity quickly grew into a lasting passion, which was further solidified during a summer course in Los Angeles at the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the age of 16.
At 19, she moved to London to pursue her career, immersing herself in one of the world’s most dynamic acting scenes. Just two years later, she landed her first television role at 21 in the mega-hit Vikings (2020), marking a significant step forward in her professional journey. During her years in London, Madsen has worked closely with some of the UK’s most influential casting directors, building strong and lasting professional relationships.
She made her Swedish debut in the acclaimed Netflix dark comedy-drama Diary of a Ditched Girl (2025). Madsen was praised for her portrayal of Adina, and critics argued that the dynamic between the sisters Adina and Amanda is one of the show’s greatest strengths.
With an international background and a deep-rooted dedication to her craft, Madsen continues to establish herself across both British and Scandinavian screens. Her upcoming projects include the SkyShowtime crime series National Homocide Unit (Riksmord) and season 3 of TV4’s crime drama Sanningen, where she takes on a prominent role.
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
Are two brains better than one? As far as SON is concerned, we can say yes! The tension rises gradually, the plot quickly rivets us to our seats and the character of Kari Voss, with all her flaws and doubts, is well constructed.
– TVA Nouvelles
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
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?
