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Sara Kärrholm is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Publishing Studies at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences, Lund University, within the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. She has held the position of Associate Professor in literary studies since 2013 and is actively engaged in both teaching and research at Lund University.
Her research focuses on the intersection of literature and society, with particular emphasis on popular literary genres including Nordic noir/crime fiction, children's literature, bestsellers, and comics. Dr. Kärrholm investigates issues of literary value, gender dynamics in literature, the marketing of literary works, and consumer culture within the publishing industry. She approaches these topics through an interdisciplinary lens that combines literary studies, cultural studies, and publishing studies.
Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a growing interest in digital reading cultures, particularly how social media platforms like BookTok are shaping contemporary literary engagement and genre formation. Her publications often examine how traditional literary genres adapt to and are transformed by digital environments.
Dr. Kärrholm actively contributes to academic discourse through her blog 'redaktorensanmarkningar.com' where she discusses publishing studies and related topics. She has supervised PhD students and participated in numerous research projects, including the 'Att samlas runt det tryckta ordet' educational development project and the 'Saga-projektet' focusing on literary heritage.
Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as 'Publishing Studies: Level 1 and 2,' 'Digital Cultures: Theories - Introduction,' and 'Library and Information Studies: The Digital Library,' reflecting her expertise in both traditional publishing and digital transformations in the field.
