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Mankell publisher faces criticism over new Wallander books, called a loss of honor
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Mankell publisher faces criticism over new Wallander books, called a loss of honor

Norstedts' announcement that it will publish new books set in the universe of author Henning Mankell is drawing criticism.
Anne Frank’s diary to be published in full by Norstedts after criticism
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Anne Frank’s diary to be published in full by Norstedts after criticism

Critics called for a boycott of publisher Modernista's new edition of "The Diary of Anne Frank. " Now the classic is being published in a "correct" version - by a different publisher, writes Svensk Bokhandel
Wallander books to continue with new sequel by Johanna Mo
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Wallander books to continue with new sequel by Johanna Mo

The detective novels about Inspector Kurt Wallander are being continued a little over a decade after Henning Mankell's death.
Balsam Karam wins Per Olov Enquist Prize for Dark Matter
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Balsam Karam wins Per Olov Enquist Prize for Dark Matter

Author Balsam Karam is awarded this year's Per Olov Enquist Prize for the novel "Dark Matter" in 2025, according to a press release.
This year's book fair takes up the fight for popular education
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This year's book fair takes up the fight for popular education

This year's book fair wants to rally support for public education, which is under heavy pressure. But the gaming world is also being invited onto the fair floor for the first time
Jonas Gardell's Never Dry Tears published as single-volume novel
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Jonas Gardell's Never Dry Tears published as single-volume novel

Jonas Gardell's classic trilogy "Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves" has been published as a single novel.
Storytel raises dividend to SEK 1.50 per share
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Storytel raises dividend to SEK 1.50 per share

Audiobook company Storytel, whose portfolio includes publisher Norstedts, reported an adjusted operating profit of SEK 220 million for the fourth quarter of last year, an increase of 15 percent compared with the same quarter in 2024.
The Writers' Union's concern: Someone has to pay
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The Writers' Union's concern: Someone has to pay

The publishers are positive, but the Swedish Writers' Association is concerned about Spotify's compensation levels. "We have seen how the streaming economy has worked in other areas
Spotify starts with audiobooks – launches today
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Spotify starts with audiobooks – launches today

"As of today, audiobooks are available on Spotify – a news that shakes up literary Sweden. It's a truly fantastic day for us at Spotify," says incoming CEO Alex Norström
Knausgård leaves Norstedts – "the agent has chosen"
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Knausgård leaves Norstedts – "the agent has chosen"

Since the novel "A Time for Everything" was published in Swedish in 2006, Karl Ove Knausgård's books have been published by Norstedts. But now the Norwegian author is changing publishers to Albert Bonniers
Victoria Bergsman of The Concretes Debuts Autobiographical Novel
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Victoria Bergsman of The Concretes Debuts Autobiographical Novel

Victoria Bergsman, former member of the indie band The Concretes, debuts with an autobiographical novel. On April 23, ”Soltimmar” – which is described by the publisher as ”a slightly psychedelic story” – will be released
László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize Celebrated by Norstedts
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László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize Celebrated by Norstedts

László Krasznahorkai receives the Nobel Prize – and at the publishing giant Norstedts, one brings out the champagne. It is a dream, says publishing manager Håkan Bravinger to TT
Fredrik Backman's New Novel Released in USA Before Sweden
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Fredrik Backman's New Novel Released in USA Before Sweden

In the coming days, Fredrik Backman's first novel in four years will be released. But it has already been published in English
Björn Borg's Autobiography Heartbeat Reveals Why He Retired at 26
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Björn Borg's Autobiography Heartbeat Reveals Why He Retired at 26

Björn Borg is releasing an autobiography this fall. There, one of Sweden's greatest athletes of all time tells about the reasons why he chose to quit tennis already at the age of 26
Knausgaard's New Novel Arendal Releases This Autumn
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Knausgaard's New Novel Arendal Releases This Autumn

Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89, Leaves Literary Legacy
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Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89, Leaves Literary Legacy

The Peruvian author and Nobel laureate in literature Mario Vargas Llosa has passed away at the age of 89. He will always be seen as one of the great renovators of Latin American prose, says Håkan Bravinger, publishing manager at Norstedts
Mari Jungstedt Unveils Thrilling New Crime Series for Next Year
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Mari Jungstedt Unveils Thrilling New Crime Series for Next Year

Mari Jungstedt is coming out with a new thriller series next year.
Marian Keyes' books are becoming a TV series
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Marian Keyes' books are becoming a TV series

Marian Keyes' books about the Walsh sisters are becoming a TV series, writes BBC. The series is based on five of the seven novels that have so far been published about the Irish family
Bromberg to Leave Bromberg Publishing
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Bromberg to Leave Bromberg Publishing

Casia Bromberg is leaving Bromberg's publishing house, writes Svensk Bokhandel. "It feels like a brutal ending", she says in a comment to TT
He receives the PO Enquist Prize
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He receives the PO Enquist Prize

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