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A New Europe
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 240 pp

A New Europe

Simen Ekern

"Europe must stand on its own two feet"—this is a sentiment often expressed today. But which Europe is it that is to stand on its own two feet? Is it Macron and the defenders of liberal democracy? Or is it the European parties that hail Trump—those who aim to "make Europe great again"? This book explores how Trump’s political allies in Europe have used the crises that have struck the continent in recent years as a catalyst for major political change. It covers the pandemic, climate disasters, the war in Ukraine, and the "Trump shock" in the United States—as well as the kind of Europe that might emerge in the wake of these dramatic shifts. What becomes of Europe after having been locked down, flooded, invaded—and paralyzed by Donald Trump? Reviews: Ekern is a strong writer. He is present and asks good questions wherever possible, often putting them directly to key players or representatives of different political camps. As in all his books, he writes incisively and engagingly, with insight and often with humour, about some of the greatest challenges of our time. [...] It may be difficult to justify hope on Europe’s behalf in these times, but at least we can hope for more books about Europe by Simen Ekern. Klassekampen ... This kind of journalism is more than a set of notebooks for historians. These are snapshots that time and again lead us towards insight, and they can set more long-term analyses in motion. This also applies to Ekern’s journalism. A skilled linguist, open-minded and transparent about his sources, Ekern reports from a continent in turmoil, to put it mildly. [...] Simen Ekern has given us yet another book that combines knowledge with empathy.Dag og Tid Do you care about Europe’s future? Then there is no better choice than to read Ekern’s book.Morgenbladet Simen Ekern is an experienced reporter. He was NRK’s Europe correspondent from 2020 until he joined Dagens Næringsliv as a commentator in 2025. His many conversations with politicians and experts, but also with “ordinary people” – a caretaker, a farmer, a beachgoer – bring the book to life. Anecdotes enliven the narrative, such as the way a Turk describes breathtaking naïveté: “Do you live in Norway, or what?” [...] Ekern provides a good, accessible overview of the many challenges facing Europe.Dagens Næringsliv

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The Flood
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 116 pp

The Flood

Torkel Brekke

Hamas' terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, did not only mark the beginning of a bloody war on Gaza, altering the political reality of the entire region. It also had dramatic consequences for the Norwegian climate of debate and the situation for Jews in Norway. Across the entire political spectrum, and in civil society, language and attitudes toward both Israel and the situation of Jews have changed. New fault lines have become visible. Torkel Brekke has spent many years studying antisemitism, both nationally and globally. In this book, he builds upon his research to show how anti-Jewish attitudes have experienced a new and shocking resurgence. «Torkel Brekke writes engagingly well, clearly, and educationally.»Vårt Land «... a polemical and important book about the aftermath of October 7 ... as an impetus for reflection, the book works well.»Weekendavisen

The Herd
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 224 pp

The Herd

Kristin Armstrong-Oma

The story of humankind is inseparable from the story of animals – together we forged civilisation, faith and the very idea of culture. From the Ice Age to the Viking Age, The Herd explores how animals have shaped human life not only through hunting and agriculture, but through imagination, craft, ritual and myth. Drawing on archaeology, artefacts and ancient texts, archaeologist Kristin Armstrong-Oma reveals a world in which humans and animals lived side by side, bound by cooperation, reverence and necessity. We encounter creatures both real and symbolic – from the reindeer and oxen that sustained us, to wolves and ravens that populated our stories and gods. Through these connections, Armstrong-Oma uncovers how animals helped build the material, spiritual and emotional fabric of society itself. Beautifully written and richly illustrated, The Herd is a cultural history of coexistence – a journey through time showing how the lives of animals and humans have always been intertwined.

Reveals how animals helped shape human civilisation and culture
Brain teasers
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 128 pp

Brain teasers

Rolf Schreiner

A fun and challenging collection of puzzles to sharpen and activate your mind. This is not a quiz – it's not about who knows the most, but about who can think the smartest. Everyone starts on equal footing, and all you need is your brain! With 222 verbal brain-teasing tasks, get ready to work your mind. Perfect for family gatherings, cabin trips, or cozy evenings in good company. Put your grey matter to the test – you'll find the answers at the back of the book!

In Sigrid Undset's Garden
Crafts and Hobbies / Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 208 pp

In Sigrid Undset's Garden

Marit Brandtsegg / Kristin Brandtsegg Johansen

A story of creation, a love for nature, and shaping one's own world. At Bjerkebæk, in the hills above Lillehammer, Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset didn't just create great literature – she cultivated an extraordinary garden. Arriving in 1919 as a pregnant mother of two, she transformed a barren plot into a lush, vibrant sanctuary, fulfilling a lifelong dream. This living artwork, perhaps a muse for her writing Kristin Lavransdatter, mirrored her inner life. In Sigrid Undset's Garden takes you into this dream world, exploring how she sowed, and shaped her personal idyll, revealing the profound connection between the garden and her literary genius. As Undset herself wrote in 1925, "I love this old house unspeakably... In summer, when the delphiniums bloomed... it was a joy to wake every morning and look out."

The Female Brain
Narrative Non-fiction / Self Help2026 · 240 pp

The Female Brain

Ann-Marie de Lange

Our brains are shaped by hormones, yet science has long ignored how profoundly this affects women. In The Female Brain, cognitive neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Ann-Marie de Lange explores how hormonal rhythms sculpt the female brain across every stage of life, from puberty and the menstrual cycle to pregnancy, motherhood and menopause. Drawing on new research and personal stories, she reveals the astonishing adaptability of the female brain: how it grows stronger, more complex and more resilient through change, loss and transition. Why do so many women experience brain fog, mood shifts or changes in memory and focus? What really happens inside the brain during pregnancy or menopause? De Lange challenges the long-standing medical bias built on male physiology, offering a new, evidence-based perspective on women’s neurological health. Both enlightening and empowering, The Female Brain combines cutting-edge science with lived experience to show that women’s biology is not a limitation — it is a source of strength. “This book contributes to increase the understanding of how the physical changes experienced by women, affects the psyche. … The author writes about complex topics in a very good way.” SYKEPLEIEN “Ann-Marie de Lange’s book The Female Brain should become common knowledge for all thinking and feeling persons. … Generally, the book is full of perspectives that gives renewed respect for the enormous changes women experience, physically and cognitively. The writer is personal in a way that must have taken courage and is able to reflect upon difficult emotions while drawing on her field of expertise.” FORSKERFORUM “Ann-Marie de Lange writes with that rare combination of the researcher’s precision and the storyteller’s warmth. … The most striking thing about the book may be its respect for the reader. De Lange never underestimates women’s ability to understand complex research, but neither does she drown her language in an academic fog. The language is easy to read, without becoming overly simplified.” APOLLON

Presents new peer-reviewed brain research directly linked to women's life experiences.
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Prescription: Play
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 208 pp

Prescription: Play

Charlotte Lunde

Childhood play was a sanctuary. A space where there was only room for joy, not for worries. We all have some memories associated with play. A place, a smell or a song. In an instant, you are back in time. Today, children play less outside – and less with each other. They experience more demands and less freedom than children did a generation ago. More and more children and young people also struggle with health problems and dissatisfaction. Increased knowledge about the importance of play shows that this may be connected. For many children and youths, play has moved into a screen, and AI is now also invading childhood. These are playgrounds that are proving to be threaths to children's safety and health in a way we could never have imagined. All mammals play because play is a prerequisite for health, development and survival. Play develops empathy, curiosity and mental resilience – qualities we presently need more than anything. This means that we as a society must bring free play back into the fight – not only for the health of our children – but for the future of the earth.

Reading Crisis:
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 146 pp

Reading Crisis:

Kari Spjeldnæs

The "reading crisis" is a pressing contemporary issue, reflecting declining literacy, shrinking attention spans, and a general shift from books to screens. This book moves beyond typical campaigns, instead exploring the very essence and impact of reading, emphasizing the profound value of engaging with long texts. While not offering a simple solution, it reveals what we're losing in this digital age and provides insights to actions to help us become good readers once more. "'Reading crisis' is, with its many good, platitude-free sentences, excellent research dissemination. That Spjeldnæs spices up her inspiring, little reading book with literary examples is in itself an argument to leave your cell-phone [tucked away]. NRK It takes willpower to read longer texts today "If the ability to focus and read becomes a resource possessed primarily by people with higher education and cultural capital, that's a problem. Both to the knowledge society and to the democracy, says Kari Spjeldnes." krigsvidenskab.dk A book that reminds us of why reading matters "[...]Spjeldnæs points out something highly significant. Reading is not just a past-time or a personal hobby. It's a skill that's foundational for knowledge, reflection and public discourse. [...] As such, it's even more important that somebody still highlights books, recommends reading and contributes to keeping the conversation on literature alive. "Reading crisis" is therefore a thought-provoking book." Rose-Maries litteratur- og filmblogg Reading crisis as contemporary diagnosis "Are there anyone who still doubts that we are facing a reading crisis these days? If you read Kari Spjeldnæs' book on the topic, that doubt will hopefully diminish considerably. [...] Over the course of seven chapters she gives a convincing presentation of the trouble we have gotten ourselves into, why we are there, and what could/should be done to come out of this crisis." Fri Fagbevegelse

The Power of Sound
Narrative Non-fiction / Self Help2026 · 288 pp

The Power of Sound

Audun Myskja

Discover the transformative power of sound for your health and well-being. Dr. Audun Myskja, a renowned physician, researcher, and author with over 20 best-selling books, presents his latest groundbreaking work: The Power of Sound. With deep insights into the intricate connection between mind and body, Dr. Myskja explores how music, song, tones, and various frequencies profoundly impact our health. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research and decades of clinical experience, The Power of Sound reveals how different forms of sound—from listening to music to using our own voices—can act as powerful therapeutic tools. This book offers compelling, scientifically-backed knowledge on sound's effects on living organisms, complete with practical exercises and patient examples to guide you. If you're seeking inspiration and practical methods to harness sound for healing, vitality, and overall well-being, this essential guide offers a fresh perspective on health.

A pen against the plague
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 224 pp

A pen against the plague

Ingeborg Senneset

For more than ten years, Ingeborg Senneset has used her pen and keyboard as weapons to fight against ignorance, science hostility and vaccine resistance. With her background both as a journalist and a nurse, she has taken up the fight against the 'plague', both figuratively and literally - the flood of misinformation, outright lies and unfounded fear that through algorithms ravage the internet and social media. And the specific: pandemics, the spread of infection and unnecessary illnesses that result from vaccine skepticism and unfounded fear of all the new possibilities of modern medicine. And behind it lurks perhaps the most dangerous threat of all: Antibiotic resistance.

My First Seasons: Winter
Narrative Non-fiction / Children's Books2026 · 20 pp · Age 0 - 3

My First Seasons: Winter

Cecilie Skog

My First Seasons: Winter is a charming board book for the very youngest readers. What happens in nature during winter? Which birds stay behind, and who made those animal tracks in the snow? Which animals sleep all through the winter, and what can we make out of the snow? These are just some of the things children will learn about in this book. Charming illustrations and simple text make it a perfect introduction to the seasons. The book is based on Come, Let's Go Outside! by Cecilie Skog and illustrator Kristina Farstad Bjerkek, which inspired families all over Norway to explore the great outdoors. The goal of this book is to remind both adults and children of what nature can give us, and that there is room for everyone in the wild: those who want to run, those who want to jump, those who want to sit quietly and listen, and those who want to shout. This board book is for children with "outdoor voices" as well as the more observant ones, and for anyone curious about the experiences and wonder nature has to offer. CE-advarsel: Ikke egnet for barn under 3 år. Små deler.

The Mineral Shortage
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 296 pp

The Mineral Shortage

Kåre Dahl Martinsen

China's near-monopoly on critical minerals is driving a global scramble. These essential resources fuel both the West's green transition and its defense industries, prompting intense US focus on deposits in Ukraine and Greenland. However, a critical fact is often overlooked: Norway holds significantly larger mineral reserves than both these nations combined. This places Norway squarely in the center of an escalating international resource race, with major implications for its future. Discover how this new geopolitical reality unfolds, why minerals are the currency of tomorrow, and Norway's crucial, unexpected role in shaping the global power landscape. A vital read for understanding the nexus of energy, security, and international relations.