English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic Mysteries & Thrillers discussion

Just finished Jan Costin Wagner' Silence. Another sort of "Finnish" find of crime authors recently. :)
He's a German married to a Finn, lives half of his time in Germany, half in Finland. Stylewise somewhat like M Y Joensuu, or other old-fashioned Scandi crime (Sjöwall & Wahlöö etc).

Just finishing "The Day is Dark." Unfortunately cannot get " I Remember You" at the library and it is very expensive on Amazon. Any hints?

Elizabeth wrote: "Just finishing "The Day is Dark." Unfortunately cannot get " I Remember You" at the library and it is very expensive on Amazon. Any hints?"

Yeah, this works. Get yourself associated with some literary review publication. Then you can go to the sites pubishers use as feeds for reviewers, like Edelweiss and Net Galley. You request a book via the publication, apply for it on Net Galley or wherever, the publisher approves it and you download it. Bingo presto. You'll never pay for a book again. Of course, you have to review them, or most anyway, citing a reason if you don't.

Just finished Headhunters by Jo Nesbo
What a disappointment!

Lili wrote: "Just finished Headhunters by Jo Nesbo
What a disappointment!"

In many respects, yes.... There are some good discussions under the group Nordic Nor re book and film.

Sharon wrote: "Lili wrote: "Just finished Headhunters by Jo Nesbo
What a disappointment!"

In many respects, yes.... There are some good discussions under the group Nordic Nor re book and film."
Thanks Sharon, The discussion is interesting but after reading the book it is a surprise to know it has been made into a film.

As a grandfather it was funny to read Camilla Läckberg's The Hidden Child. Everybody is pregnant or was or is again. She has several story lines going on that make this book a good read. A good ending in several of the instances she has written about. Make's me wonder if she's also pregnant. After all they were in Thailand when she wrote this book.

Still waiting to read this; happy to know it will not disappoint

Camilla is my favourite Swedish author - and is close behind Jo Nesbo as the best of the bunch. Cannot wait until #7 (The Lost Boy) comes out in the UK in March. I think my absolute favourite of her's was The Stonecutter.

Having a hard time getting a list compiled to make a start. Any tips?

Go to her in the heading of "Iceland", then click on her name, her books will come up, usually they will be in order, but you can check each one under "other editions". Not a list but almost.

Kenneth wrote: "Go to her in the heading of "Iceland", then click on her name, her books will come up, usually they will be in order, but you can check each one under "other editions". Not a list but almost."

Thanks. Found her under Sweden but same GRs list with only first three English showing. Find that a lot with GRs lists. Here is Wiki list

Bibliography

Published Swedish title English title Translation Notes
2002 Isprinsessan Ice Princess Steven T. Murray (2008)
2004 Predikanten The Preacher Steven T. Murray (2009)
2005 Stenhuggaren The Stonecutter Steven T. Murray (2010)
2006 Olycksfågeln The Gallows Bird a.p.a. The Stranger Steven T. Murray (2011) Paperback version seems to be called The Stranger [28]
2007 Tyskungen The Hidden Child Tiina Nunnally (2011)
2008 Sjöjungfrun The Drowning Tiina Nunnally (2012)
2009 Fyrvaktaren The Lighthouse Keeper[29] (2013) [30]
Snöstorm och mandeldoft The Scent of Almonds
Smaker från Fjällbacka Flavours from Fjällbacka
2011 Änglamakerskan The Angel Maker's Wife
Fest, mat och kärlek Feast, Food & Love
2011 Super Charlie Super Charlie

Filming of the new TV series Fjällbacka Murders began in August 2011 based on the characters from Läckberg's novels, but the stories will be new, with actors Claudia Galli and Richard Ulfsäter playing Erica and Patrik.[31] 'My books are my children & I want to hand them over to somebody who will look after them,' Camilla is quoted as saying.[32]
Läckberg and her friend and fellow author Denise Rudberg have hosted the literature series Läckberg & Rudberg on SVT.

Sharon wrote: "Kenneth wrote: "Go to her in the heading of "Iceland", then click on her name, her books will come up, usually they will be in order, but you can check each one under "other editions". Not a list ..."

I've read the first 6 featuring Patrik and Erica, and enjoyed reading them, however Erica's constant interference can be annoying.

Lili wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Kenneth wrote: "Go to her in the heading of "Iceland", then click on her name, her books will come up, usually they will be in order, but you can check each one under "other editions..."

Hope to make a start as soon as I can catch up with my backlog.

Will there be a group read next month. Just making sure I didn't miss it.

I disagree Lili. I think Erica plays a vital part in Camilla's books. What I find frustrating is the when Patrik works it all out...and then we have to wait 3 chapters before he reveals it to us!!!

This is a useful site to find lists of authors' books and when they were translated:
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/L_A...
Hope that helps.

Thanks Pat it is useful. Now, I see I've read them out of order.

Pat wrote: "This is a useful site to find lists of authors' books and when they were translated:
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/L_A...
Hope that helps."

Thank you. I receive the SYKM emails and have them on FB but did not think to look for their list which I am pleased to see is the same as the list posted above from wiki. Good to check.

It has been a while since I read a book which wasn't for my dissertation but now I am free and yesterday I bought a new Anne Holt&Even Holt's book Flimmer (in English Arrhythmia) and I really like it

Just finished a new (old if you look at her first time publishing 1993) book in English, My First Murder by Leena Lehtolainen. It's the girl next door solves a murder. (In the first person.) The book was only 242 pages, so it's an easy one niter. I was surprised my library had it, but I swept it into my reading bag and an happy I did.

I am just about to finish Lost Memory of Skin by Russell Banks....very thought provoking read on how we look at others...how we perceive them vs. the real them and how one loner child comes out into the world....not quite at the finish but very "can't put it down" book (despite disturbing subject matter). Surprisingly good book. I didn't expect it.

I'm reading Arnaldur Indriðason's Furðustrandir - not in Icelandic but in Finnish. It's #11 in the Reykjavik Mystery series - looks like it's not been translated to English yet. Or is it?

Anyway, I'm happy to see Erlendur back, I've missed him in the last couple of books.

Strange Shores by Arnaldur Indridason is due out here in August 2013. Pleased Erlendur has been found but enjoyed the past 2 books all the same

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

Help....why are there two listings for Outrage all of a sudden? One showing it just coming out! I cannot find Strange Shores at all!
Anyone else having very strange search and list results? If so, any tips?

For now, Strange Shores is listed under it's Icelandic name. Plus there are editions in Dutch, German, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/96...

Fizzycola wrote: "For now, Strange Shores is listed under it's Icelandic name. Plus there are editions in Dutch, German, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/96..."

Thanks

Just finished Jussi Adler-Olsen's The Absent One a.k.a. Fasandræberne, (published in UK as Disgrace). This 2nd installment in the Dept Q series shares many of the same elements that made the 1st enjoyable. There is a hearty dose of Jussi's signature mix of brutality and humor, as Carl Morck is plunged into a difficult case involving the higher echelons of society while his investigative team slowly takes shape (expect another oddball addition to Dept Q). As with the 1st, Morck strives to maintain a normal personal life (even a romance) while the case heats up with an explosive finale. I liked the 1st one a little more, but I certainly look forward to the next.

Jeremy wrote: "Just finished Jussi Adler-Olsen's The Absent One a.k.a. Fasandræberne, (published in UK as Disgrace). This 2nd installment in the Dept Q series shares many of the same elements that made the 1st en..."

Absolutely agree with you....

Read The Nightmare by the duo that makes Lars Kepler. Joona solves all problems except his own. Many plots run together and end up being only one large plot. It was an interesting book. Two days, 500 pages.

I just finished The Nightmare also and really liked it. The Joona character is very appealing and reminds me of Book in the Jo Nesbo series, who I adore.

Still waiting for The Golden Calf by Helene Tursten been reading Anne Holt out of order because she's not in her wheel chair yet. Been riding around on her pink Harley.

Kenneth wrote: "Still waiting for The Golden Calf by Helene Tursten been reading Anne Holt out of order because she's not in her wheel chair yet. Been riding around on her pink Harley."

Downloaded The Golden Calf yesterday to Kindle and want to start so badly but have two others on the go! May just sate them aside as am so keen....

Just started My Soul to Take Yrsa Sigurðardóttir only read the prologue so far but my what a start; totally heart wrenching and chilling.

Launched into House of Evidence - I love Icelandic authors. Haven't read him before.Viktor Arnar Ingólfsson

Have just finished Purge by Sofi Oksanen - a fabulous read but there were a few questions that were kind of left unanswered. Does anyone know if any more of hers are due to be translated in English.

Ian wrote: "Have just finished Purge by Sofi Oksanen - a fabulous read but there were a few questions that were kind of left unanswered. Does anyone know if any more of hers are due to be translated in English."

Her latest novel "When the Doves Disappeared" has been bought by the American publisher Knopf. I guess an English translation is coming sooner or later.

It's the next part of the series telling about Estonia's history. ALMOST as good as Purge but only almost.

Fizzycola wrote: "Ian wrote: "Have just finished Purge by Sofi Oksanen - a fabulous read but there were a few questions that were kind of left unanswered. Does anyone know if any more of hers are due to be translat..."

So it's not a continuation of the Zara/Aliide storyline then. I'm left wondering if Zara got back to Vladivostok and told her grandmother the story. Was Hans alive or dead when Aliide went back to him at the end? Who was double-crossing who during the communist regime - was Martin double-crossing Aliide or the other way round?

Nope, it's not a continuation of the story of the persons but a continuation of the story of Estonia.

Oksanen does leave many questions unanswered. Maybe she thought it isn't important to know how every storyline ended. Actually, didn't bother me when I was reading the book, and even less now, afterwards.

There is an good/excellent movie made of the book, too. I haven't seen it yet but people say it is more straightforward than the book and answers at least some of those questions.

Just finished Helene Tursten's The Golden Calf or as Goodreads names the only eBook available, giving no Kindle, Gold Digger! Strange as this was pre ordered on the mighty overcharging Amazon.com and came through to my kindle on the day released. Is there a way to address this issue on GRs?

I love reading this writer's books because they flow so well and her ability to give just enough life and connection to Irene and her family, colleagues and rest of the story characters is excellent. While I loved her first three books out, and could hardly put them down! I was disappointed with the story, not the writing of it in the later released book Night Rounds written in 1999/translated 2012 and The Golden Calf is a 2004 book JUST translated and released 2013! There are SIX more being translated according to my research.
WHY translations take so long I cannot comphrend but I worry where the writer is taking IRENE HUSS as she seems to have chosen to write in REAL TIME! IMO a mistake. This is book five and she has so much of the early stories components and dynamics changing it worries me.
However, she is a pleasure to read. Just wish there were ratings for enjoyment of reading and separate for story content!

Become a GR librarian Sharon.....you can then add/change editions as you wish as long as you stick to the guidelines. Helps to have good attention to detail which you do.

Ian wrote: "Become a GR librarian Sharon.....you can then add/change editions as you wish as long as you stick to the guidelines. Helps to have good attention to detail which you do."

No idea how but good idea Ian, thanks.
BTW I see you are reading Parfum. I read it a good many years ago when it came out and was very impressed with it. First book IMO based on sense of smell. The film a few years back I found quite good too but not with the same 'sense' as the book. Remember at the time it was published it was a huge discussion in the media, caused quite a stir. Sure would love to hear what you think of it. Happy weekend.

Finished Camilla Läckberg's The Drowning what a cliff hanger. You have to read the next book to find out what happened. Argh!!!!

I just picked up "The Nightmare" by Lars Kepler- it's second in the Joona Linna series.

Loved Perfume Sharon. I saw the film first, but the book is definitely better.

I'm not having much success of focussing on any book at the moment, since getting sick a while ago I find it hard to focus, I need my mojo back!! I have started several and finished none, tonight I am trying 'the suspicions of Mr Whicher' again, fingers crossed! Happy reading to all!

Ian wrote: "Loved Perfume Sharon. I saw the film first, but the book is definitely better."

I felt the same exactly.

Samantha wrote: "I'm not having much success of focussing on any book at the moment, since getting sick a while ago I find it hard to focus, I need my mojo back!! I have started several and finished none, tonight I..."

That is frustrating. Wishing you recovery and happy reading.

I just read two chapters, a record for me ring now, hopefully turning a corner! Thanks Sharon!!

Samantha wrote: "I just read two chapters, a record for me ring now, hopefully turning a corner! Thanks Sharon!!"

Good start. Just had a nasty three week flu myself and was very pleased when I could read between coughing. Makes the time seem more bearable. Take care of yourself.