- “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson – The first book in the Millennium series, a gripping crime novel set in Stockholm featuring the iconic character Lisbeth Salander.
- “Pippi Longstocking” by Astrid Lindgren – A beloved children’s book series about a spunky, independent girl living on her own in a small Swedish town.
- “Doctor Glas” by Hjalmar Söderberg – A psychological novel set in late 19th-century Stockholm, exploring themes of love, morality, and the struggle against societal constraints.
- “Gösta Berling’s Saga” by Selma Lagerlöf – A classic Swedish novel set in the 19th century, following the adventures of a defrocked minister in Värmland, highlighting Sweden’s rural life and folklore.
- “The Emigrants” by Vilhelm Moberg – The first book in Moberg’s “The Emigrants” series, telling the story of a Swedish farming family who emigrates to the United States in the 19th century.
- “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman – A heartwarming and humorous novel set in a Swedish neighbourhood, showcasing the life of an elderly man and his unexpected relationships with his neighbours.
- “Hanna’s Daughters” by Marianne Fredriksson – A family saga spanning several generations, reflecting on the history and experiences of three women living in Sweden.
- “Out of Africa” by Karen Blixen – Although primarily set in Kenya, this autobiographical novel by the Danish author Karen Blixen, writing as Isak Dinesen, reflects on her time in Kenya while also capturing her Swedish heritage.
- “The People of Hemsö” by August Strindberg – A classic Swedish novel set on the island of Hemsö in the Stockholm archipelago, portraying the lives of fishermen and their families.
- “Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen – While not a Swedish author, Henrik Ibsen’s famous play is set in Norway but holds great significance in the Scandinavian literary canon. It explores the restrictive social norms imposed on women and their consequences.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Sweden
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