Translations
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from Ten Past One by Ann-Helén Laestadius
Teenage mental health issues are treated intelligently and sensitively in this bittersweet
young adult novel, set in Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost mining town.
Translated by Annie Prime
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from Night Express by Karin Erlandsson, illustrated by Peter Bergting
All aboard a magical express train, in a story that combines Christmas cosiness with a thoughtful exploration of how to talk about people who are no longer themselves.
Translated by Annie Prime.
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from Inherited Land by Maria Turtschaninoff
Maria Turtschaninoff’s first work of literary fiction for adults, Inherited Land is an enchanting novel that depicts human relationships with nature across the generations.
Translated by Annie Prime.
Reviews
REVIEW
Skäl
It rings true on so many levels, and women especially will relate very personally to this intimate story of the painful transition from girlhood to womanhood.
REVIEW
Nora, eller brinn Oslo brinn
A love triangle between three people and three Scandinavian capitals is the subject of Johanna Frid's debut novel.
REVIEW
Jorden vaknar
The old school of fairy tales – the ones that make even adults afraid to walk through the woods alone.
REVIEW
Sagan om Turid. Krigstid
In her trilogy about the teenage Turid, Elisabeth Östnäs gives us a tale of a curious, kind and fiercely intelligent young woman who finds herself questioning elements of the society where her father is king.
REVIEW
Vattnet Drar
A slow-burning horror story that weaves magic and gore into an otherwise realistic portrayal of a dystopian Gävle.
REVIEW
Nidamörkur
They were once a professional couple living a comfortable, middle-class existence in Stockholm. Now Simon is missing and Jenny is searching for him. In Nidamörkur, Fröberg Idling combines a literary style with horror's ability to depict humanity's dark sides.
REVIEW
Hemligheten i Helmersbruk
The Mystery of Helmersbruk Manor is a spooky but heart-warming Christmas mystery for middle-grade readers.
Reviews highlights series
Thrilling Page-Turners
A curated list of thrilling page-turners to lose yourself in, as reviewed in Swedish Book Review.