Here are our recommendations for the best in contemporary Scandinavian literature:Ĭontemporary Swedish Books Welcome to America by Linda Boström Knausgård You can find out about the best Nordic Noir authors here. Though we do consider Nordic Noir to be a genre of contemporary Scandinavian fiction, we have not included those books in this list and have instead opted to focus on non-Noir literature. The global rise of Nordic Noir, also known as Nordic crime fiction, has in some senses paved the way for literary Scandinavian fiction on the international stage. This list of Scandinavian literature explores both locally and internationally acclaimed fiction books from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Finland. The best Scandinavian fiction authors are climbing the international bestseller lists but great literature is not only defined by how well it sells. A huge number of books are now being translated into English language, making it possible for many more people to read contemporary Scandinavian literature than ever before. Contemporary Scandinavian literature is having a moment internationally.
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