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.
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."
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Har døden taget noget fra dig så giv det tilbage, Carls bog
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Yahya Hassan: Digte
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Det är natten
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Wilful Disregard: A Novel About Love
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Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was
by Sjón and Victoria Cribb (translator)
Dorthe Nors on the best Contemporary Scandinavian Literature
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.
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
