Scandinavian Literature

[close] Thanks to a tattooed, adventurous , bisexual computer hacker named Lisbeth Salander, Scandinavian crime fiction is now one of the most popular categories among mystery readers around the world. So far Noir-flavored books from Scandinavia have sold more than 6 million copies in the United States and 35 million copies worldwide and have become a publishing phenomenon. Given the increasing interest in the Nordic works of crime fiction, Mystery Tribune has created this group for Goodreads members to discuss and exchange insights about this sub-category. We publish a weekly list of Best Sellers in Scandinavian Crime, based on the sales data in the United States and usually pick top sellers or new titles from this list for our discussions.

[close] Gimlé, or Gimli, is said to be fairer than the Sun. It is said to have descended from the Heavens following the 100 Year War - Ragnarok, a nuclear battle between the Jotun and the Aesir-Vanir that resulted in the near destruction of all twelve homelands, resulting in the death of the gods - and was constructed by the Blacksmith. Within the walled city, the human population is only 35%. The other 65% are made up of vaettir, beings born of magic who first came to Midgard during the Mythic Era. The prestige city guard, the Valkyries, attempt to mend the rift between the races due to the 100 Year War by making every human officer have a non-human partner. However even the high walls and deep waters can not block out prejudice, pride, and hate. The city's future looks awfully grim - with a war on the horizon.

[close] Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of the Nordic Book Club. Every month we select a book from a Nordic author—selections range from classic to contemporary literature. During the last week of the month the moderators will post several questions/quotes to get the discussion started, in the hope that that everyone will join in with their own questions and comments. If you are in New York, join us for a lively discussion at Scandinavia House on the last Tuesday of the month. (58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016). Advance RSVP is strongly recommended for the in-person discussion, visit scandinaviahouse.org for more information.

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.