I love books set in Scandinavia – or the Nordic countries if you include Finland and are pedantic about your geography. You couldn't set a book anywhere more beautiful than my native land. I may be a little biased, of course. But having just made a quick visit to the Åland Islands, situated … [Read more...]
Nordic Fiction for Valentine’s Day
I know what you're thinking – Nordic fiction for Valentine's Day? It isn't exactly romantic, is it? Ah, but I disagree. Even some Nordic Noir titles have love stories incorporated – just think of Viveca Sten's Sandhamn murder series. All throughout the nine books, when we see the mystery unfold, we … [Read more...]
