Klas Östergren, Karolina Ramqvist and Inger Edelfeldt could all win their first August Prize. But the year’s most talked-about novel, Tone Schunesson’s “Ultravåld,” was not nominated.
EntertainmentBook sales are increasing across all channels, but physical bookstores are growing the most. In 2025, printed books grew more than digital ones - the first time in twelve years.
EntertainmentSince its inception in 1989, the prize money for the August Prize has remained the same. Daniel Sandström, literary director at Bonnierförlagen, thinks it's time for an increase. As for me, they're welcome to raise it, he says.
EntertainmentLina Wolff, Patrik Svensson and Bea Uusma – many of this year's August Prize nominees have been awarded before. But acclaimed Klas Östergren is missing from the list.
EntertainmentThe Book Barometer – this is the name of a new survey on Swedes' reading habits to be conducted every year. Behind the survey lies the Swedish Publishers' Association.
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