Most Read This Week In Sweden

[close] Per tutti i fan della letteratura del nord Europa e di questa elegante casa editrice

[close] A place to discuss Scandi Crime novels, which includes novels from: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark. Whether it's Smilia from Peter Hoeg's Smilia's Sense of Snow or Lisbeth Salander from Steig Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon's Tattoo we want to discuss it. Who's your favorite Scandinavian author? Jo Nesbø, Anne Holt, Arnaldur Indriƌason, Yrsa Sigurƌardóttir, Leena Lehtolainen, Harry Nykänen, Jussi Adler-Olsen, Peter Høeg, Stieg Larsson, or Håkan Nesser and many more. Masthead is Per Wahlöö and Maj Sjöwall

[close] This reading group emphasizes literature originating from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland) including translations of novels, plays, epics and poetry ranging from Norse lore/ mythology to modern works of the 20th and 21st centuries.

[close] Welcome to the Scandi Book Club! 🌲☕ Our club was created for everyone who is in love with the atmosphere of the North. We read and discuss books by authors from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. There is a place for everything here: from chilling Nordic Noir and gripping psychological thrillers to cozy contemporary fiction in the spirit of hygge and lagom, sweeping family sagas, and rugged Northern history. (And sometimes, as an exotic exception, we will visit our neighbors in Iceland and Finland to experience their volcanic noir and deep forest magic!) What we do in our community: • Book of the Month: We cooperatively choose and read our main book through our community voting. • Spoiler-Free Discussions: We share honest reviews and thoughts in dedicated discussion threads. • Curated Recommendations: We build helpful bookshelves featuring the best authors of the Scandinavian trio. • Cozy Chats: We chat about all things bookish over a cup of hot tea. Join us, grab a warm blanket, and let’s read together! It is always warm in here, despite the northern winds. ✨