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Children's Books902Literature and Fiction722Narrative Non-fiction336Self Help179Crafts and Hobbies146Mystery and Crime143Cook Books107UpLit82

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2025 and newer2020–20242015–20192014 and older

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Picture books318Easy read235Read-aloud184Children's novels238Young adult121Children's non-fiction181Comics33

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One The Edge of the Abyss
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 720 pp

One The Edge of the Abyss

Hans Olav Lahlum

In this book, author and historian Hans Olav Lahlum explains and analyzes the situation in a deeply divided United States, a year and a half after Donald Trump’s major comeback as president – and just months before highly critical midterm elections. President Trump is portrayed by his opponents as an existential threat to democracy and the rule of law. Meanwhile, his supporters depict him as a long-awaited and necessary savior. Hans Olav Lahlum presents an accessible account of the history of democracy and the rule of law in the United States. The book explains the road leading to the current state of affairs and discusses the outlook for the coming years. As part of this analysis, the evolution and current state of both the Democratic and Republican parties are examined. The United States’ current position in the global community is also discussed in light of the legacies of past presidents. Furthermore, the final chapters of the book explore the role of Vice President Vance and the future prospects of the MAGA movement. Is American democracy truly teetering on the brink of the abyss—and are we witnessing the end of the global leadership role the US has held in the West ever since World War II?

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Calm / Chaos
Self Help2026 · 128 pp

Calm / Chaos

Marthe Christine Valle

We live in restless times. Despite prosperity, freedom and knowledge, more of us than ever struggle with anxiety, loneliness and a fragile sense of belonging. Why are we so uneasy, and how can we raise children who can face life’s challenges without escaping into distraction or denial? Calm / Chaos is a powerful and timely book about meeting life’s turbulence with acceptance, clarity and community. Known as both a celebrated artist and activist, Marthe Valle is also a nurse specialising in mental health and addiction. Through her long-running Calm / Chaos programme for schools and parents, developed in collaboration with the Norwegian Women’s Public Health Association, she explores how modern parenting has become dominated by insecurity and performance while core values like resilience, responsibility and connection are quietly eroding. Drawing on years of professional experience, research in psychology and personal stories, Valle offers concrete tools and deep insight into how we can handle life’s inevitable discomforts and teach our children to do the same. She calls on readers to rediscover the power of comunity, to lead with love and strength, and to cultivate calm within the chaos of the modern world.

Rally
UpLit / Literature and Fiction2026 · 352 pp

Rally

Elisabeth Sørdal

Thirty years ago, Beth's father, legendary rally driver "Biggen," vanished to Argentina, leaving behind a ten-year-old and a mother reeling from a mysterious breakdown. Now, a death in the family forces Biggen's return, and Beth must confront the man who abandoned her to uncover the dark secrets buried in their past. Flashback to 1985: Biggen is the king of the rally circuit, chasing a fortune for his dream farm, with his adoring "rally princess," young Beth, by his side. But the arrival of a charismatic new driver, Rafael, ignites a volatile mix of jealousy, desire, and suspicion that ensnares Biggen, his wife, and a captivated Beth. When tragedy strikes, a devastating question remains: was it fate, or did Biggen's ambition push him to an unforgivable act? Unravel a poignant tale of family, abandonment, and the shocking consequences of desire that will keep you guessing until the very end!

A thrilling, poignant, and darkly humorous debut
The Dreamwalker
Literature and Fiction2026 · 368 pp

The Dreamwalker

Kaja Kvernbakken

What happens when one of the state's most promising young reporters fails to find out why her own mother was killed? The planet has suffered ecological collapse, and a fragile world is trying to get back on its feet. The young reporter Raven is on a relentless search for information about her mother, and about the circumstances around her death. Raven's life takes a dramatic turn when an unexpected encounter with a terrorist triggers a traumatic memory in her. This becomes the start of an intense and personal search for the truth. She begins to unearth information that powerful people have long tried to keep hidden – not just from her, but from all society. Raven is forced into a dangerous existence marked by terrorism and difficult family relationships, where the big question constantly hangs over her: Who really owns the truth? The Dreamwalker is not a typical fantasy novel, but a powerful achievement that mixes future dystopia with magical realism. Kaja Kvernbakken has created a fireworks display of a story with her own twist, which will send you on an emotional rollercoaster of anger, love, and fear.

Rocky Bom
Children's Books2026 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 6

Rocky Bom

Anna Fiske

New picture book from critically acclaimed author and illustrator Anna Fiske! Rocky Bom is a hairy monster who lives in the bathroom drain. He has long teeth, sharp nails and other pointy things that he pokes out of the drain. No one else knows about Rocky Bom, and probably no one but you will ever believe that he exists. So then what, when he makes you frightened that you're too scared to go to the bathroom? Rocky Bom is a fun picture book by one of Norway's most renowned children's author-illustrators. The book is a little scary and just the right amount of thrilling. It's a story about being afraid of something, believing no one else in the world shares your fear, and about the courage you can find when you decide to take matters into your own hands. "In Anna Fiske’s work, imagination can offer a path thorugh fear:Rocky Bom is a conversation starter about irrational fear – and a guide to overcoming it. Text and illustrations complement each other, right down to the blurb on the back of the book, which offers an additional entry point into the story [...] Overall, the author understands their target audience exceptionally well […] The sum of it all is visually rich and thoroughly crafted."MORGENBLADET

Ruffen and the Three Monsters
Children's Books2026 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Ruffen and the Three Monsters

Tor Åge Bringsværd

The beloved sea serpent returns for one final story. For more than fifty years, Ruffen has been one of Norway’s most treasured children’s book characters, loved by generations for his gentle wisdom, bravery and heart. This final tale, completed by author Tor Åge Bringsværd only weeks before his passing, captures the essence of everything that has made Ruffen a classic. Every night, Ruffen tells his children a bedtime story. Tonight, he shares how he learned to whistle – and it turns out to be a far more thrilling story than anyone expects. On his journey to help an injured finch reach her winter home, Ruffen discovers an island in turmoil. Three enormous brothers are frightening the birds and animals, leaving no safe place to live. While others want to hide or fight, Ruffen chooses another way. He listens. He learns what the brothers are really afraid of and helps them find peace. By the end, harmony is restored, the brothers become protectors of the island, and even they learn to whistle. A tender and timeless story about courage, empathy and the power of understanding, brought to life with Thore Hansen’s enchanting illustrations.

Russians on Svalbard
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 224 pp

Russians on Svalbard

Per Arne Totland

The hybrid war over Svalbard is in full swing. For almost a hundred years, there have been Russian settlements on the Norwegian archipelago, but never before has the Russian-Norwegian neighborhood at 78 degrees north been more challenging. Russia's strategy for Svalbard is currently being controlled from the top in Kremlin, and it is more offensive than ever. The Russian presence in this part of Norway is to be strengthened. For the first time, extremely wealthy Russian oligarchs are being encouraged to invest in Svalbard. And for the first time, countries such as China, India, Brazil and Iran are being invited to be Russia's partners on Norwegian territory. Norwegian control and authority over Svalbard is being challenged. The more than a hundred-year-old Svalbard Treaty, which gave Norway sovereignty over the archipelago, is being used as a weapon against Norway. Behind this lies the increasingly threatening geopolitical situation between Russia and the West. In the event of a military conflict in the Arctic, Svalbard will be in the middle of the fire. Russians on Svalbard shed light on Russian Svalbard policy under Vladimir Putin, and how it has become more aggressive after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The book analyses the consequences this has for Norway's most vulnerable territory.

Baking Without Gluten
Cook Books2026 · 180 pp

Baking Without Gluten

Herdiis Wiborg Karlsen

The only baking book you need to succeed with tasty and completely gluten-free baking! There are plenty of reasons why many people today have gluten-free diets, but regardless of why this book will help you bake the most delicious gluten-free goods. The recipes in this book are made for bakers with all levels of experience, and teaches you exactly what you need to do in order to succeed in making a range of baked goods and cakes without gluten. The book includes recipes for what you can bake for breakfast, for the lunch box, for the coffee break and for the cake table. The recipes are developed with ingredients you can get in regular stores, and several can be easily made dairy-free. You'd be hard-pressed not to be tempted by the many recipes for fluffy bread, smaller desserts or bigger cakes.

Salad
Cook Books2026 · 128 pp

Salad

Filip Loebbert / Gitte Witt

A burst of inspiration for greener, tastier everyday meals! Salad – So Simple! celebrates the joy of eating more plants, less meat and fewer ultra-processed ingredients without sacrificing flavour or satisfaction. With three young boys at home, Gitte and Filip know what real family life looks like: hectic, hungry and always in need of something quick, healthy and good. This beautifully compact and affordable book offers more than recipes. It’s a new way of thinking about dinner. From easy side salads to hearty main courses, every dish is full of colour, balance and bold taste. You’ll also find twelve delicious base recipes for dressings, sauces and pestos that make healthy cooking effortless. Accessible, nourishing and full of ideas, Salad – So Simple! is the cookbook you’ll actually keep on your kitchen counter.

Fresh, family-friendly recipes for everyday green meals
The Salt Lattice
Literature and Fiction2026 · 240 pp

The Salt Lattice

Ingrid Brækken Melve

Doctor Kristoffer Rødberget returns home to keep vigil over his grandmother’s final days and settle the estate. Growing up, the village locals would seek out his childhood home, Rødberget, for help. Whether it was sciatica, a bad back, or cancer, Kristoffer’s father welcomed them in and laid his warm hands upon them. When Kristoffer left to study medicine, he also bid farewell to both his home village and the superstition that brought people to Rødberget. But as the returning son, he must face both. The Salt Lattice is a novel about what binds us together—and how terribly wrong things can go when those bonds break.

Victory or Death!
Narrative Non-fiction2026 · 362 pp

Victory or Death!

Thomas Aune / Aleksander Schau

Victory or Death! is the book that reminds you why you fell in love with the World Cup in the first place. With wit, passion and a sharp eye for the absurd, Thomas Aune and Aleksander Schau dive into ninety-five years of football’s greatest theatre – from the glorious to the ridiculous. This is not a book about tactics and formations, but about everything that makes the World Cup larger than sport itself: mafia threats and dictators, vanishing trophies and divine heroes. From Pelé and Maradona to the forgotten anti-heroes of the game, Victory or Death! captures the madness, mythology and magic that have defined the world’s biggest sporting event. Told with humour, knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, it’s a love letter to football and to all its beautiful flaws.

Self-Worth – A Journey of Coming Home
Self Help2026 · 136 pp

Self-Worth – A Journey of Coming Home

Cecilie Benneche

Self-Worth – A Journey Home by Cecilie Benneche You can only belong to the world when you belong to yourself. To feel at home in yourself is to belong — not only to others, but to your own life. Yet many of us spend years feeling like strangers to ourselves. In this compassionate and insightful book, psychologist Cecilie Benneche describes low self-esteem as a form of homelessness: we lose our sense of self and feel unsafe in relation to others, trapped in constant comparison and self-doubt. Life becomes a competition with filled with questions like – Am I good enough? Do I measure up? With warmth and clarity, Benneche explores perfectionism, performance pressure, and the inner critic that keeps us small. Her message is simple yet powerful: self-worth can be reclaimed. You’ll learn to recognize the mechanisms that hold you down, understand where they come from, and find the courage to meet yourself with kindness instead of judgment.