Jonas Jonasson

Jonas Jonasson is a highly acclaimed literary fiction author, born in 1961 in the small town of Vaxjo, Sweden. He pursued his higher education at the University of Gothenburg, where he studied languages, which would later serve as a foundation for his successful career as a writer.

Before finding success as an author, Jonasson had a long and distinguished career in journalism, working for many years at the Expressen newspaper. He later became a media consultant and television producer, setting up a company that produced sports and events for Swedish television. After selling his company, Jonasson made the bold decision to move abroad and focus on his passion for writing. This leap of faith led to the creation of his first novel, which became an instant success in Sweden and has since reached a global audience.

Jonasson's work is primarily focused on general fiction, and he has written several popular novels, including "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared," "The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden," and "Hitman Anders and the Meaning of it All." These novels have captivated readers with their unique storytelling and engaging characters, cementing Jonasson's reputation as a master of the genre.

After many years of living in Switzerland, Jonasson has since returned to his native Sweden, where he currently resides on the picturesque island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. From this idyllic location, he continues to write and create stories that delight and entertain readers around the world.
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Books
# Title Year
1 The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared 2009
2 The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man 2018
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden 2013
2 Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All 2015
3 Sweet Sweet Revenge Ltd. 2020
4 The Prophet and the Idiot 2024