We received some wonderful news that we are delighted to share with you. Jonas Jonasson is on the National Book Awards shortlist for International Author of the Year 2014!

The Prize is awarded to an author outside of the UK for a new book, an outstanding literary and commercial achievement, combined with a high profile and strong sales. The winner will be announced on the 19^th of November. Previous winners are Gillian Flynn (2013), Eowyn Ivey (2012), Jennifer Egan (2011) and Jonathan Franzen (2010).

See the full 2014 shortlist here.

Jonasson is in great company on this honorable and exciting list. Hopefully we come back to you the 19^th of November with more good news! In the meantime we keep our fingers crossed for him and his wonderful novels!