Dr. Jim Kaplan discusses the Scandinavian crime novels that are enjoying world-wide popularity.
Featured in this program will be "Jar City" by Icelandic author Arnaldur Indridason, "The Snowman" by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø, and "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" by Swedish author Stieg Larsson.

Crime thrillers enable readers to learn about the real lives of Scandinavians today and are a fun and exciting introduction to literature and the humanities.