As we continue our discussion about Swedish reading I thought you might want to know what Swedes think of the issue. The Nyheter took a survey and asked their readers what their favorite books were. The aftermath was a list of the "Best 100 Swedish Books". Have a look at the top ten.
1. Utvandrarna by Vilhem Moberg; The Emmigrants
2. Pippi Långstrump by Astrid Lindgren ;Pippi Longstockings
3. Bröderna Lejonhjärta by Astrid Lindgren; The Brothers Lionheart
4.The "Stad" series by Per Anders Fogelström
5. Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige by Selma Lagerlöf; Nils Holgersson’s wonderful adventures through Sweden.
6. Emil i lönneberga by Astrid Lindgren;Emil
7. Röde Orm by Frans G. Bengtsson The Red snake
8. Mio min mio, by Astrid Lindgren; Mio my mio
9. Ronja Rövardotter by Astrid Lindgren; Ronja the robbers daughter
10. Juloratoriet by Göran Tunström.
Happy Reading !!!!!
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