John Ajvide Lindqvist talks about Let the Right One In 

He says the bullies in the book are based on real people who used to bully him... it just goes to show, don't mess with a future bestselling author!

The story is utterly compelling. Just superb.

This guy is a genius and a little sick, but that's what makes this book so good.

I had heard that he named the bullies after his own childhood bullies, but had trouble verifying it until I came across this video. I felt so happy for him when he said, "It was a great joy to write that scene," with that cheeky and satisfied smile on his face.

This man changed my life. I ADORE him! He's inspired me to just write. To just go for it.

Just finished the book two days ago. I just could not take my eyes off it. The plot was outstanding and the characters inside the book really makes you feel attached to them. Two thumbs up!!!! Outstanding work of literature.

Let the Old Dreams Dis is a new collection of short stories, featuring a brief sequel to Let the Right One In called 'Eternal/Love'.

oh so all the other people that "Invited" Eli in their life were destroyed except for Oskar. ahhhhh now i can sleep knowing its a happy ending for Eli and Oskar.

Man I love your book. Wow, your book is way more graphic than the movie. Great amazing writing. I love the nuance to the whole thing.

I've read all your books. And I think you are a great writer. You put me from my home to yours and I cherish my thoughts when reading your placement of the story.

good to see & hear the author of such a wonderful book :)

He's really an awesome guy. Gotta love both the book and the film adaptation.

i really like the way whe writes and the themes, a great writter

Brilliant story!

the movie was so great that i just had to get the novel and check it out.

Literally my favorite book. Just bought it the other day.

His English is amazing. I expected to have to read subtitles on this interview. And he's funny; I thought he'd be sort of surly and serious, after reading the book it seems completely surprising that this bubbly guy wrote such a disturbing and isolated story. A credit to his talent.

I loved this book.

His English is very good. Such a talented man.

I love the movie I can’t wait to read the books

That guy is way cool and I LOVE his t-shirt!

i finished the book and now its my favorite one I NEED A SEQUEL

I saw That title might be Eli having to let the right one in to her/his life, but an amazing book and film! best thing i ever read/watched!

@MaggieCredits- His creativity is mindblowing in so many ways. When I first saw this clip of him I jumped up and down. I didn't know he spoke English and he does it so well. He inspires me (as a writer myself) and I wish he'd come to California to do a book tour or speaking engagement.

just from reading his books, ive learned how to write stories better and show chatacter emotions better

I love the 3 storys

I saw the 2008 movie first, then I read the book, because I had a confused feeling about the movie. I don't really love Alfredson's ambiguous movie ending. I closed Eli and Oskar in my heart, for eternity. Thankyou for the Let the old dreams die!

Anyone here in 2021

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in bookshops and online on the 26 September

the book is brilliant. i like the european cover better though....

This book and the movie inspired my debut novel: Ocean Isle. it's on amazon

@juliasnight Ive just read his Handling the Undead was a great book

Indeed he is. TAPETRVE

Anyone know when Let the Old Dreams Die comes out!?!??!?!?

Sign my book please.

tell this guy something is with him... something is in the background

Lol I'm in love with his stupidity! Is let the old dreams die a sequel to let the right one in??

So how did Eli get emasculated? Funny how Lina referred to her character as a "she". I don't think the actors were method acting on homoerotic thoughts...

Movies are WAY better. Hate this book, except for the fact that it inspired the movies. Too much pedophia. Two he ruined it by making Eli a castrated boy. Three it is a jumbled mess that relies too much on shock value and wasn't focused enough. Skip this truly inferior book and just watch the films which are amazing!

Man I love your book. Wow, your book is way more graphic than the movie. Great amazing writing. I love the nuance to the whole thing.