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Reading books about Sweden offers a glimpse into a country renowned for its progressive social policies, stunning natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage. From its high standard of living to its innovative approach to sustainability, Sweden has a lot to offer those curious about the world.

Looking at Swedish history, we have reading recommendations on the Vikings,

Swedish authors featured on Five Books included the creator of Pippi Longstocking Astrid Lindgren, crime novelist Henning Mankell and philosopher Nick Bostrom, who's book Superintelligence is one of our most recommended books on artificial intelligence.

Birgit Nilsson's autobiography La Nilsson is a must read for any opera fans, "She was one of the most important singers of the 1900s".

Osebol: Voices from a Swedish Village was shortlisted for the 2022 British Academy book prize, “It deals with a tiny village in Sweden which has about 40 inhabitants left."

    Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature

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    Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Har døden taget noget fra dig så giv det tilbage, Carls bog by Naja Marie Aidt

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    Har døden taget noget fra dig så giv det tilbage, Carls bog
    by Naja Marie Aidt

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    Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Yahya Hassan: Digte by Yahya Hassan

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    Yahya Hassan: Digte
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    Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Det är natten by Karolina Ramqvist

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    Det är natten
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    Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Wilful Disregard: A Novel About Love by Lena Andersson and Sarah Death (translator)

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    Wilful Disregard: A Novel About Love
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    Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was by Sjón and Victoria Cribb (translator)

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    Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was
    by Sjón and Victoria Cribb (translator)

  • Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Har døden taget noget fra dig så giv det tilbage, Carls bog by Naja Marie Aidt
  • Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Yahya Hassan: Digte by Yahya Hassan
  • Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Det är natten by Karolina Ramqvist
  • Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Wilful Disregard: A Novel About Love by Lena Andersson and Sarah Death (translator)
  • Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature - Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was by Sjón and Victoria Cribb (translator)

Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature

Minimalism is big with the Danes while Icelanders favour magical realism; the Swedes keep it classical while the Norwegians get emotional. Man Booker International shortlistee Dorthe Nors takes us on a tour of the most exciting voices in contemporary Scandinavian literature.

Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature

    The best books on Swedish Crime Writing, recommended by Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström

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    The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - The Laughing Policemen by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö

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    The Laughing Policemen
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    The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - One Step Behind by Henning Mankell

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    One Step Behind
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    The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

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    Shutter Island
    by Dennis Lehane

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    The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - The Abominable Man by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö

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    The Abominable Man
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    The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

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    The Raven
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  • The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - The Laughing Policemen by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö
  • The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - One Step Behind by Henning Mankell
  • The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
  • The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - The Abominable Man by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö
  • The best books on Swedish Crime Writing - The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

The best books on Swedish Crime Writing, recommended by Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström

The celebrated Swedish crime-writing duo take turns to recommend gripping and grisly Scandinavian thrillers, as well as to tell us about visiting prison – and being in it

The best books on Swedish Crime Writing, recommended by Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström

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