Fiction, mystery, thriller

Nordic Noir

Nordic Noir is crime fiction with dark, bleak backdrops set in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Some well-known authors in this genre are Peter Hรธeg, Steig Larsson, Henning Mankell, and Jo Nesbรธ. Here are some highly regarded Nordic tales of murder and intrigue by less-familiar authors.ย  Curated by Samantha Matherne.

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March Challenge: Read Excellence

Awards for literary excellence are given out yearly in the library and publishing worlds. Some, like the National Book Award, Pulitzer Prize, Newbery and Caldecott Awards, are familiar. Others, like the Goodreads Choice Awards and the Book Shimmy Awards might be less so. This month, we challenge you to read a book that has won a literary award, no matter how obscure. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children, or check out our list of literary awards.