When the Cranes Fly South
Feature and Contest
About the Author
About the Book
When the Cranes Fly South
An elderly man attempts to mend his relationship with his son before it’s too late in Lisa Ridzén’s debut novel, WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH, winner of the 2024 Swedish Book of the Year Award and a 2025 Bookreporter.com Bets On selection.
We gave 25 readers the chance to win a copy of this runaway international bestseller, which is translated by Alice Menzies. All winners must be prepared to provide feedback on the book and share a question for Lisa by Monday, April 13th.
Carol will ask Lisa some of these questions during a special "Bookaccino Live" Book Group event on Thursday, April 23rd at 1pm ET. The winners also will be given the option of appearing on camera to share their question with Lisa.
And be sure to check out these additional links about WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH.
» Click here to read more about the book.
» Click here for the discussion guide on ReadingGroupGuides.com.
» Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
When the Cranes Fly South
- Publication Date: August 19, 2025
- Genres: Fiction
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Vintage
- ISBN-10: N/A
- ISBN-13: 9798217006731
Winners
Abigail L. from Mars, PA
Andi G. from Grandville, MI
Annette J. from Austin, TX
Ashley B. from Colfax, NC
Cathy J. from Auburn, CA
Chris W. from Charlotte, NC
Elizabeth C. from Mount Marion, NY
Hannah M. from Fond du Lac, WI
Julie H. from Rye, NY
Julie R. from Hendersonville, TN
Karen B. from Louisville, KY
Kathy L. from Rice Lake, WI
Katie S. from St. Louis, MO
Lesley P. from Gilbert, AZ
Linda L. from Canton, GA
Mac D. from Auburn, CA
Margery K. from Royal Palm Beach, FL
Mary V. from Massapequa Park, NY
Michael L. from Clive, IA
Michele G. from Rutland, VT
Paula S. from Bolingbrook, IL
Rachel B. from Glenshaw, PA
Susan S. from Loveland, CO
Susann D. from North Augusta, SC
Teresa S. from Middletown, CT
