English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic Mysteries & Thrillers discussion

Hoeg blurbed my book, Snow Angels. I was very proud
:-) Miss Smilla's is more of a mystery. A very good one.

James & Kenneth....thank you for your comments

I just finished, "Between Summer's Longing and Winter's End", by Leif GW Persson. I was really let down in reading it because of the meaningless sex and people in the book. It would have been better if he had left them out. They didn't add to the plot.

Reading The Blood Spilt tonight.

Sandra wrote: "Has anybody read Miss Smilla's feeling for snow by Peter hoeg ......and Is this a crime story?"Do you mean "Semilla's Sense of Snow" by Peter Hoeg.
Yes it is a mystery and one of the best I have ever read. I wish Hoeg had written more.
I found the movie to be interesting but not great.

Just starting kindle version Lucifer's Tears finally.

Sharon wrote: "Just starting kindle version Lucifer's Tears finally."

I began LT at the beginning of this week, Sharon, but I've had to balance it with Henrietta Lacks which I must finish for Monday. I'm anxious to get back to it and really like the characters thus far.

Wish Smilla was available on kindle.......may have to go back to felling trees to read it.

Ian wrote: "Wish Smilla was available on kindle.......may have to go back to felling trees to read it."

That may be the first time I've seen a Scandinavian book available in the U.S. Amazon store and not the U.K., usually it's the other way around.

Now it's onto Black Seconds

Give a try to The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen is a very good read

Finished Henrietta Lacks. Now I can devote all my reading time to finishing the last half of Lucifer's Tears!!!

Manugw wrote: "Give a try to The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen is a very good read"

Agree, really enjoyed it very much and look forward to book two....

Right now I'm reading,"Misterioso" by Arne Dahl and at the same time
I'm reading the parody, "The girl with the Sturgeon Tattoo" by Lars Arffssen.

Reading The Laughing Policeman today.

Art wrote: "Reading The Laughing Policeman today."

Do you try for a book a day, Art?

Depends on if I can sleep or not and of course how busy my day is. The smaller straight forward ones like the Martin Beck books, I try to get out of the way in a day or so, the more complex or longer books take more time. I'm still trying to get my library stack under control. I'm always racing due dates,lol.

Art wrote: "Depends on if I can sleep or not and of course how busy my day is. The smaller straight forward ones like the Martin Beck books, I try to get out of the way in a day or so, the more complex or long..."

Just curious because often you say 'today I'm reading' which makes me think it's a one-day thing. I have very seldom pulled that off, no matter how much I wanted to. Can't sit still that long!

I do break them up and do other things during the day, but some days, depending on the weather and my back, sitting is about all I can do.

I finished,"Misterioso", by Arne Dahl. It was a good book with an ending I can live with. Who is the mysterious woman that ends up with
our guy? Look for the next book.

Reading The Draining Lake now.

I just finished reading One Step Behind by Henning Mankell. I loved it. I'm now going back to Jo Nesbo. I had a copy of Redeemer sent to my home because it was impossible to find through the Nook library or in book stores. I can't wait to start.

I have a stack of several books not in our subject area to get through and then I can get to the Water's Edge. So if you don't see me for a short while that's where I'm at.
I think I'm going to have to break down and buy the Redeemer as well, I can't locate anywhere around here at a library.

I just joined the group (searched for Scandinavian Crime- just KNEW someone had to be as obsessed as I am). I am currently reading Devil's Star by Jo Nesbo (Harry Hole series). I read Snowman first- and then started the series in order- I really love Jo Nesbo!

Melinda wrote: "I just joined the group (searched for Scandinavian Crime- just KNEW someone had to be as obsessed as I am). I am currently reading Devil's Star by Jo Nesbo (Harry Hole series). I read Snowman firs..."

I think you are among friends, Melinda. Many of us can't get enough of Harry!

Naughty me I am reading a Ian Rankin!

Elizabeth wrote: "Naughty me I am reading a Ian Rankin!"
That can only be a good thing.....read all his books and love them. Waiting for the latest to arrive from Amazon.....and enjoying watching his posts of his promo tour of Canada. Enjoy......

I just finished The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen and The Stonecutter by Camilla Lackberg. Camilla Lackberg has become my current favorite Scandinavian author. I have the fourth book on hold and eagerly await the next ones.

Starting on The Beast tonight.

About to start reading Midwinter Sacrifice by Mons Kallentoft

Elizabeth wrote: "Naughty me I am reading a Ian Rankin!"

YOu're not alone, Elizabeth. I'm reading Ian Rankin too :)

Fleshmarket Close by Rankin is fantastic. I am all out of order but decided I had it on the shelf and to go for it.

Anyone read Watchman?

Read it in September and enjoyed it. And you?

I'm reading,"Red Wolf" by Liza Markland, I have the ARC and I'm really enjoying it.

I'm reading Asa Larsson .... The Savage Altar, I've got to say this has to be one of my least favourite Scand/Nord authors, I just find it all a bit disjointed so far and not great on the characterisations either

Starting The Water's Edge tonight.

Started Jo Nesbo's The Redeemer last night.

Just started 'Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter' by Tom Franklin. Got good reviews so I'll be interested to see how it pans out. Just finished Camilla Lackberg's 'The Gallows Bird' and was extremely disappointed. The dialogue, especially on the home scene, was dreadful. I really enjoyed her first three books - but this one was banal. Taking a break from the Scandinavian authors after that disappointment.

"Watchman" next to read and ordered two more Ian Rankin's books on paper back swap. Also reading "Still Life" by Lousie Penny. Have a Jussi Adler-Olsen on order so back in the group.

Only one on the poll I have not read is "1222". Darn.
I would read Adler-Olsen's book again though

Junying wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Naughty me I am reading a Ian Rankin!"

YOu're not alone, Elizabeth. I'm reading Ian Rankin too :)"
I love the covers on your own books Junyinng on your blog. "Still Moon" I believe. What type of books are they?
Great to hear more about James.

Carol wrote: "Just started 'Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter' by Tom Franklin. Got good reviews so I'll be interested to see how it pans out. Just finished Camilla Lackberg's 'The Gallows Bird' and was extremely d..."

Carol, my book club read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter several months ago and most of the group really like it. We had an editor in the group who was particularly taken with the writing/language. Hope you enjoy it!

Susan wrote: "Carol wrote: "Just started 'Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter' by Tom Franklin. Got good reviews so I'll be interested to see how it pans out. Just finished Camilla Lackberg's 'The Gallows Bird' and w..."

Thanks Susan, will let you know what I think when I finish.

Elizabeth wrote: "Junying wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Naughty me I am reading a Ian Rankin!"

YOu're not alone, Elizabeth. I'm reading Ian Rankin too :)"
I love the covers on your own books Junyinng on your blog. "Sti..."

Elizabeth, many thanks for your comment on my covers and glad you like them - i just read your post hence delaying in replying. Here is a brief description on my book: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10....

Happy reading!

Well I read, "The Girl with the Sturgeon Tattoo", by Lars Arffssen. He pokes fun at everything Scandinavian. Didn't leave anything untouched.

Hey, at least it's not with a Surströmming tattoo :)

Smelly stuff that surströmming!

Dear All, I've come to the realization that if I don't seriously limit my internet time, I'm going to have problems meeting the deadline for my next book, so I'm going to stop reading the posts as they come through. I'll be back when the book is done. If you have something you'd like me to talk about, just e-mail me and I'll pop in and answer. In the meantime, I've really enjoyed our conversations and come to think of some of you as friends. You know who you are. Please stay in touch. I'll keep checking messages in the following places. [email protected] www.jamesthompsonauthor.com FB James Thompson author Twitter: tassu1 Thanks to all of you. Best - James

James wrote: "Dear All, I've come to the realization that if I don't seriously limit my internet time, I'm going to have problems meeting the deadline for my next book, so I'm going to stop reading the posts as ..."

Best of luck, James!

Fizzycola wrote: "Smelly stuff that surströmming!"

O.K. I'll bite whats surstro**mming.

LOL!
A Swedish speciality - rotten fish! I'll let Wiki explain it:

"Surströmming (pronounced [sʉ̌ːʂtrœmːɪŋ], Swedish "soured (Baltic) herring") is a northern Swedish dish consisting of fermented Baltic herring. Surströmming is sold in cans, which often bulge during shipping and storage, due to the continued fermentation. When opened, the contents release a strong and sometimes overwhelming odor, which explains why the dish is often eaten outdoors. A Japanese study has shown that the smell of a newly opened can of surströmming is the most putrid smell of food in the world, beating similar fermented fish dishes such as the Korean Hongeohoe or Japanese Kusaya."