My personal shortlist from the Gothenburg Book Fair
This year, my selection moved between leadership, faith, revolution, design, the Middle East and even oysters.
Dag Hammarskjöld, Markings
Private reflections on duty, faith, leadership and public service.
Annika Persson, Elsa and Natanael Beskow: A Love Story
A cultural and personal portrait of two important Swedish figures.
Mohammad Fazlhashemi, Iran Between Three Revolutions
A broader historical perspective on the forces that have shaped modern Iran.
Oysters for Everyone
Food history, sustainability, aquaculture and the future of a classic delicacy.
Arts & Crafts: Ideas That Shaped the World
Design, craftsmanship and ideas that still influence how we think about quality today.
Empires of Faith: The History of the Middle East
Religion, empire, culture and power across centuries.
Different subjects, but one common thread: understanding the people, ideas and traditions that shape our world.
