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A Brief Introduction to Gaza
Narrative Non-fiction2027

A Brief Introduction to Gaza

Trude Strand

On a narrow coastal strip by the Mediterranean, history is present, and the present is history: The Gaza Strip. Constantly in headlines with bloody conflict and immense suffering, what makes this territory so central to global crises? This compelling narrative delves into Gaza's origins, who has controlled it throughout history, and how modern Gaza developed under siege. Go beyond the headlines to understand the profound forces, struggles, and stories that define Gaza.

A Brief Introduction to the Gulf States
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Narrative Non-fiction2027

A Brief Introduction to the Gulf States

Jon Nordenson

The Gulf States – namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman – have become highly visible in the media in recent years, but also controversial actors internationally. Saudi Arabia and the UAE's warfare in Yemen, the persecution of dissidents, the treatment of migrant workers, and mega-events like the FIFA World Cup are just some of the things that have sparked strong reactions and emotional debates globally. A Brief Introduction to the Gulf States provides a comprehensive account of the history that has led to this point, painting a multifaceted picture of the Gulf States as they appear today. The author explains why and how these countries have gained an increasingly important role in world politics, and what challenges they face, both regionally and internationally. Among other things, the Gulf States are some of the world's largest oil and gas producers, and they must find solutions to climate change and water scarcity, as well as the energy transition that this production forces upon them. At the same time, the countries must contend with both religious and political divisions that threaten their stability.

No Further Than This
Narrative Non-fiction2027

No Further Than This

Malin Kulseth

Through qualitative interviews with patients, gender researchers, sexologists and activists, Kulseth seeks a nuanced perspective on the gender debate, and explains how historical, religious and political forces shape the discourse. She also asks herself why the public's In No Further Than This, journalist Malin Kulseth explores the intense and polarising debate around transgender rights in Norway and thw world, revealing how this struggle has become a central front in a broader culture war with far-reaching consequences. The book opens with J.K. Rowling and her now-infamous 2019 tweet in support of gender-critical activist Maya Forstater, an act that ignited a storm of backlash and distanced Rowling from much of her fanbase. It soon became clear that, in her feminist view, Rowling saw parts of the trans rights movement as a threat to her own fight for women’s rights. But how did we reach this point? Kulseth also examines the disqualification of boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting from the Paris Olympics, showing how speculation and harassment around gender identity are misused to create fear and division. The book further explores the heated debate surrounding gender-affirming care for children and adolescents and how calls for “more research” are often used to justify restrictions on treatment access. Through in-depth interviews with patients, gender researchers, sexologists, and activists, Kulseth offers a nuanced and balanced perspective on the gender debate. She unpacks the historical, religious, and political forces shaping public discourse and asks why public perception of transgender identities has become so fear-driven. Most importantly, she shows how this toxic rhetoric undermines the sense of safety that all of us rely on in an open, democratic society.

Child Stars
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 320 pp

Child Stars

Gudmund Skjeldal

What does the history of sport look like if we start with the children? And what happens to the story of childhood when we enter it through the arena of sport? In Child Stars, acclaimed writer and historian Gudmund Skjeldal uncovers a forgotten part of Norwegian history. The one where children balanced, performed and competed in the cities of the nineteenth century, long before organised youth sports existed. Through vivid storytelling and careful scholarship, he explores how play has never been just innocent fun, and how the modern idea of childhood was shaped by work, discipline and the desire to be useful. Combining the precision of a historian with the reflection of an essayist, Skjeldal asks: do children really benefit from being organised ever earlier? And what happens to play when it becomes performance? Engaging, thought-provoking and beautifully written, Child Stars sheds new light on how childhood, sport and society have shaped one another both then and now.

The Beekeeper's Year
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 234 pp

The Beekeeper's Year

Markus Lohne Hustad

Early spring. The sun breaks through the clouds over a quiet landscape. In the grass stands a green beehive, wrapped like a gift, ready to be opened. This is how the beekeeping season begins – with hope, anticipation, and a touch of reverence. The Beekeeper’s Year is not just a book about bees. It is about nature, belonging and change. After leaving a busy office life behind, Markus Lohne Hustad sets out to understand the fragile harmony between humans and the natural world one hive, one season at a time. Through personal reflections, small triumphs and quiet setbacks, Hustad offers a portrait of a life lived close to the rhythm of the land. From winter’s silence to the first hum of spring, this is a story of renewal, community and the search for meaning in a changing landscape.

A poetic and reflective journey into modern beekeeping
The Fall of the Glaciers
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 288 pp

The Fall of the Glaciers

Dag O. Hessen

In The Fall of the Glaciers, it’s the ability ice has to tell a deeper story about who we are, where we come from, and where we are going that forms the nerve of the narrative. Long before becoming one of Scandinavia’s most renowned biologists, Dag O. Hessen spent his summers navigating the crevasses of Norway’s majestic glaciers. Decades later, as climate change accelerates and ancient ice recedes, Hessen returns to these blue cathedrals to confront a profound global phenomenon: the beauty, science, and collective grief surrounding the world’s disappearing glaciers. What can more effectively convey the story of tipping points and a warmer planet than a glacier that melts more in summer than it grows in winter? With The Fall of the Glaciers, Hessen completes a trilogy destined to become a pillar of Norwegian non-fiction, building on Wolverine Tracks (2023) and Bird’s-Eye View (2025). While each book stands on its own, they are bound together by Hessen’s personal and scientific reflections on the natural world and humanity’s place within its accelerating changes. “In a level-headed and knowledgeable manner, Hessen navigates such dizzying spans of time (...) Besides inspired accounts of his own experiences with glaciers, Hessen offers both the history of science and cultural history ... he [elaborates on] how the loss of nature carries cultural and existential dimensions (...)"Morgenbladet “Thorough and frightening about what happens when glaciers around the world melt and disappear (...) The beauty of such in-depth non-fiction is the personal approach to the subject matter, something he also carried off in style in the first two books, Wolverine Tracks and Bird's-Eye View, in what has now, with this release, become a trilogy.”Adresseavisen

One of Norway's foremost nature writers and biologists
The Technological Human
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 442 pp

The Technological Human

Morten Goodwin

From the first tool-making ancestors, technology has defined humanity, enabling us to conquer nature and shape the world. In The Technological Human, Morten Goodwin explores this profound, complex interplay, revealing how technology has always molded our destiny. Today, with AI and biotechnology, our control is gradually slipping as technology becomes deeply woven into our identity, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of life, health, work, and even warfare. This book is a thought-provoking journey into what it means to be human in an increasingly technological age.

The Dinosaur Moment
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 240 pp

The Dinosaur Moment

Bjørn Roar Vassnes

Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid ended the age of dinosaurs and cleared the path for mammals, and eventually, us. But that cataclysm was only one of countless turning points that have shaped humanity’s improbable rise in the universe’s greatest survival game. From natural disasters and pandemics to the fall of Rome and the birth of civilisation, our story is one of astonishing luck and remarkable resilience. Today, as we search for intelligent life elsewhere, the evidence suggests that we ourselves are an extraordinary accident: both unique and fragile. But a new “dinosaur moment” may already be upon us. Across disciplines, from cosmology and biology to psychology, politics and technology, scientists are beginning to trace the outlines of a coming shift. A new kind of intelligence stands waiting in the wings. Can we rely on luck once more, or is it finally time to understand the rules of the cosmic game we’re playing?

A grand narrative of chance and survival
A Brief Introduction to Francis of Assisi
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 186 pp

A Brief Introduction to Francis of Assisi

Tarald Rasmussen

Francis of Assisi was born in 1182 or 1183, and died in 1226. Since then, his memory has been kept alive both within and outside the Catholic Church. Even in our time, he holds a great appeal. Not only theologians, but also philosophers, historians, and fiction writers are constantly writing new books about him. The stories of Francis of Assisi have also been adapted for film numerous times. Assisi in Umbria, where Francis spent much of his life, remains one of the Catholic Church's most important holy sites in Italy, along with La Verna, where Francis received one of his revelations. He was canonized as a saint early on, and has since held a unique position within Christianity and European cultural history. Who was he, and why did he acquire such a unique status and lasting influence, extending right up to the present day? “With Francis of Assisi, we are faced with an almost miraculous man who is a joy to read about. He must have been a rare and noble personality, and Tarald Rasmussen has written a book that is a pleasure to read, not least because it is so rich in detail.”Jørn-Kr. Jørgensen, Bokstaver.no “[…] church historian Tarald Rasmussen provides a sober introduction to the life and reception history of one of Italy's patron saints, skillfully steering clear of the temptation to mythologize […] an impressive weave of chronology and individual topics, whereas other similar introductory books zealously tend to adhere strictly to the timeline. I therefore believe Rasmussen succeeds well in alternating between critical-historical historiography and thematic introduction”Peter Johansen, Salongen

A Brief Introduction to Democracy in Athens
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 184 pp

A Brief Introduction to Democracy in Athens

Mona Ringvej

Discover the origins of modern governance in A Brief Introduction to Democracy in Athens. This compelling book concisely explores 200 years of Athenian democracy. Journey from its dramatic birth in 508 BCE through its intricate workings and defining events. Understand how this groundbreaking system functioned, shaped by philosophical debates and historical triumphs, until its eventual conclusion. An essential guide to grasping the roots of our political landscape and the timeless questions democracy still faces.

The Energy Revolution
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 304 pp

The Energy Revolution

Bjørn H. Samset

This book tackles the critical question of how to revolutionize our energy supply without destroying the planet, a central debate for today and the future. Humanity's existence is entirely dependent on energy, powering everything from our daily lives to advanced AI. However, fossil fuels – coal, oil, and gas – supply three-quarters of our energy, causing climate change, energy poverty, and conflict, while their reserves are finite. An urgent energy revolution is essential, but its form and cost are critical questions, as today's decisions will shape future generations. Physicist Bjørn H. Samset guides readers through alternatives like wind, solar, nuclear, and geothermal power, explaining their function, potential, and large-scale implications. The book also highlights past energy revolutions, offering a deeper understanding of this complex concept.

Is This Actually Common?
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 328 pp

Is This Actually Common?

Elise Koppang Frøjd / Mari Lilleslåtten

Every sixth pregnancy ends in a miscarriage. Yet we know suprisingly little about miscarriages, both in society and in the health care system. It is not talked about enough, and many have the experience of standing alone with the loss. Everyone who experiences a miscarriage, will hear that it is very common. But for those affected, the word common does not feel apt. Nothing feels common the day you flush down into the toilet that which you thought would become your child. Or the day you have to tell your children that they won't get a new sibling after all. The 20 stories in this book are well-written and shockingly honest, and they deal with very different experiences from both high-profile and unknown women, in addition to giving us the perspectives of a partner and a doctor. The book is the first book in Norway to deal with this. There is a crucial need for a book like this and for a public conversations about its themes. Stories about miscarriages is written by Mari Lilleslåtten, a social anthropologist specialising in gender and bodily autonomy, who has worked with gender research for a number of years, and Elise Frøjd, who is her colleague at the University of Oslo. "These 20 stories of miscarriage make for distressing yet enlightening reading (...)First, people searched in encyclopedias. Then, they frequented online forums. Now, fortunately, we have this book—which enlightens, explains, and comforts all at once. Above all, it demonstrates the power that lies in knowledge, and how vital it is to share these experiences rather than carry the fear, shame, and grief alone. Together, these twenty voices form a choir of diverse experiences we ought to listen to—so that we can begin the conversation about miscarriage with something other than 'This is very common.'"FETT