Hanna Rajs

Poet Hanna Rajs Wins This Year’s Mare Kandre Prize

Poet and author Hanna Rajs has won this year's Mare Kandre Prize.

Eleven autumn books to look out for, from Claire Keegan to Roberto Bolaño

Dystopian landscapes and rumors of war, but also human longing and poetic manifestos - here are eleven of this autumn's book gems.

They are praised by the Swedish Academy

The Swedish Academy has awarded several prizes at its ceremonial gathering. Among other things, Marie Lundquist receives Gerard Bonnier's prize of 300,000 kronor.

The Culture Year 2024 – Poetry, Canon, and Crisis

Bruno K Öijer fans experienced ecstasy at the same time as the young poets stepped forward. But the cultural year 2024 was marked by economic crisis and the debate about a Swedish cultural canon that dragged on.

August Gala in the Shadow of Non-Fiction Debate

Non-fiction literature is experiencing a sales crisis, according to some because it is too poor. And when the August Prize for "Sweden's Book of the Year" is awarded on Monday, perhaps the "wrong" book will win.

She receives SvD's literature prize

Veterans can win their first August Prize

The debutant Agri Ismaïl can receive the August Prize for his novel "Hyper" at the same time as well-established Karolina Ramqvist and Mirja Unge are both nominated for the first time.

A New Upswing for Young Poetry

Young Swedish poetry is making its mark right now. Apart from a prolific publication of debutants and exposure in new formats, poetry has also become the topic of conversation on many people's lips.