John Ajvide Lindqvist
John Ajvide Lindqvist was born on December 2nd, 1968 and is currently 57 years old. John Ajvide Lindqvist was born in Blackeberg, Sweden.
John Ajvide Lindqvist has written 5 standalone novels, starting with Let the Right One In / Let Me In in 2004. The most recently released novel was The Kindness, which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming standalone novels by John at this time.
John Ajvide Lindqvist has also written the Platserna series which has 3 books including I Am Behind You and I Always Find You.
John Ajvide Lindqvist: Awards & Accolades
John Ajvide Lindqvist books have been nominated for multiple awards, Let the Right One In / Let Me In was nominated for the Otherwise Award, Best Science Fiction, in 2008. The Music of Bengt Karlsson, Murderer was nominated for the British Fantasy Award, Best Novella, in 2012. A Book of Horrors was nominated for the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2012. Best New Horror 23 was nominated for the Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Anthology, in 2012. Seize the Night was nominated for the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2015.
John Ajvide Lindqvist: Lists & Other Mentions
- Let the Right One In / Let Me In has made several lists including:
- NPR: 100 Favorite Horror Stories Selection in 2018.
- Forbes: The 25 Greatest Horror Books Of All Time Selection in 2024.
- Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018.
- Waterstones: The Books You've Always Meant to Read Selection in 2020.
- Little Star was a Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018.
Related Authors
Fans of John Ajvide Lindqvist also enjoy these authors:
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
- Joe Hill, author of the NOS4A2 Series.
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
- Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale Series.
John Ajvide Lindqvist: F.A.Q
When was John Ajvide Lindqvist Born? How old is John Ajvide Lindqvist?
John Ajvide Lindqvist was born on December 2nd, 1968. John Ajvide Lindqvist is currently 57 years old.
Where was John Ajvide Lindqvist Born?
John Ajvide Lindqvist was born in Blackeberg, Sweden and is Swedish.
What was the first book John Ajvide Lindqvist wrote?
The first book written by John Ajvide Lindqvist was Let the Right One In / Let Me In, published in 2004.
What was the most recent book John Ajvide Lindqvist wrote?
His most recently released work was Anden i maskinen on April 15th, 2024.
What is the most popular book by John Ajvide Lindqvist?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular John Ajvide Lindqvist book is
Let the Right One In / Let Me In. Here are his most popular books:
- Let the Right One In / Let Me In (8.33)
- Handling the Undead (7.2)
- Harbor (8)
- Little Star (8)
- Let the Old Dreams Die (9)
Are there upcoming new books by John Ajvide Lindqvist?
John Ajvide Lindqvist does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has John Ajvide Lindqvist written?
John Ajvide Lindqvist has written 15 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 3 books in the Platserna Series, 5 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 3 books in the Blodstormen Series, 1 book in the Let the Right One In Series, 1 book in the Play.