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Cappelen Damm Agency NON-FICTION

Fall 2026 Representing some of Norway’s leading contemporary authors.

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CAPPELEN DAMM AGENCY Cappelen Damm Agency is the in-house agency of Norway's largest publishing house. Cappelen Damm publishes approximately 1000 titles a year within the genres of fiction, nonfiction, educational books and children's books. Cappelen Damm is owned by Egmont. Cappelen Damm Agency represents the rights of all of the authors in this catalogue, in addition to a rich backlist. The agency is responsible for all foreign book rights, as well as rights for TV, film, radio, anthologies, electronic media, etc. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our authors and the sales of foreign rights.

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Jon Bjartnes

THE SPRUCE FOREST ABOVE ALL Have you ever truly paused to feel the pulse of the forest? To the silence that calms, and the scent of spruce needles that awakens the senses? This is a personal account of the forest's tranquility. Through fascinating stories, untold historical traces, and new research, this book reveals the complex and mutual bond between humanity and the forest. You'll learn not just how we use and preserve it, but why this relationship is more crucial than ever. Størst av alt er granskogen 170 x 240 mm NARRATIVE NON-FICTION / NATURE & WILDLIFE Material in English Ŭ Sample translation

Meet people whose lives are inextricably linked to the forest: whether they are berry pickers, hunters, loggers, childhood explorers, researchers, conservationists, or simply dreamers – they are all part of the forest's infinite network. These are stories that will move and inspire you. Bjartnes insightfully writes about major global challenges like the climate crisis and conservation, all the way to the deepest personal peace of mind. He shows why the forest is more than just a resource; it is a living, breathing sanctuary that gives life to both the planet and your soul.

Jon Bjartnes (b. 1966) has written several books about nature and the environmental crisis. He previously published the book Live as rivers together with photographer Kjetil Bjørklund. He made his debut with the bestseller The Book About the Environment (1989).

Pathways don’t have names. One does not build a path. It gets made by you walking there, but not only you. Because someone needs to walk there. People, cattle, wild animals, ants and mice. A pathway is much like a river. It occurs based on convenience. The water chooses the deepest path. People on foot choose the best path for walking. The pathways emerge in the most suitable routes in the landscape. When water first starts streaming, more follows.  Hunters followed animal tracks, forged them into paths and dug trapping pits where they knew the animals would walk by. Inland, fishers carried live trout and charr up the terrains and put them into ponds and mountain lakes, where the fish could not swim to reach themselves. Since then, people walked the same path over and over, to catch the descendants of the fish their ancestors had let out there. Every summer, gatherers would trail up their set routes to the same berry bogs. When people started farming, shepherds guided their livestock to good spots for grazing. As farmsteads were moved into the mountains, they shepherded them to pasture. People would walk the pathways to the sea where their boats were, to the bogs for iron, to timber forests and outfield meadows, to pagan temples and churches, to markets and shops, to cottages and cairns on the top of the hill, to the docks and into town, to the girl next door with the green eyes. Ever since, the paths led them home. One might say that the pathways are the forest’s memory. They’re traces of what people and animals have been doing over and over. When habits and errands change, and nobody keeps the pathways open, they will become overgrown with moss and heather. But as long as somebody uses them sometimes, it’s incredible how long they can maintain connections between linked places. Oddly enough, neurologists are of the opinion that our own memory functions in the same way. Nerve fibers in our brain create a network, where an individual neuron can connect to thousands of other neurons, each of them creating unique connections. Whenever events lead to sensory input, either new connections will form or old ones will be reinforced. A memory is a change in the system, which alters the way the system functions. “A typical memory,” neurologist Nikolay Kukushkin at Harvard University says, “is in reality only a reactivation of connections between parts of the brain that have previously been active.” One might add that a typical pathway is forged when reactivating parts of the forest that have previously been active. We forge pathways between places that mean something. In the brain, a memory that is reactivated will often have greater influence on how the system functions. We follow the path again. Next time, it will be easier to find.

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Dag O. Hessen

BIRD'S-EYE VIEW The Conquering of Nature

Bird's-Eye View is a fascinating journey through two centuries of landscape changes and human intervention, seen through the eyes of migratory birds. By following their routes from 1825, 1925 and 2025, we get a unique and dramatic insight into how the landscape has changed over time, into the fragility and durability of nature, and how humans have shaped life on earth.

Fugleperspektivet 130 x 205 mm / 272 pages NARRATIVE NON-FICTION / TRAVEL WRITING / NATURE & WILDLIFE Ŭ A unique story of two centuries seen through the context of migratory birds Ŭ Blends science, history, and personal narrative Ŭ A powerful reminder of nature’s beauty and vulnerability Comparative titles: Ŭ The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben Ŭ Forests by Anne SverdrupThygeson Material in English Ŭ Sample translation

Written by award-winning author and biologist Dag O. Hessen, the book combines scientific facts with gripping stories about bird species and their incredible migrations, and gives us a deeper understanding of nature's beauty and vulnerability. With a focus on European landscapes and birds of paradise, as well as personal stories from the rugged west coast of Norway, this is a book that informs and inspires. Bird's-Eye View is a tribute to the world of birds and a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural landscapes for future generations. «Well-written, easy to read and fascinating ... Hessen has a warmth for nature, this time the migratory birds, and it’s written with love, nice memories, recognizable depictions of bird noises around us, bird houses, the hunt for beautiful bird eggs. Writes so well that we get carried away, we google names and places, use an atlas to find the massive ocean areas the birds have crossed. » VG  ALSO AVAILABLE:

THE FALL OF THE GLACIERS 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. Biologist and nature writer Dag O. Hessen, who himself has been a glacier guide, combines his personal and engaging voice with his professional and insightful one. He shows us how the ice not only literally carries within it remnants of times that have passed, from an impressive microbacterial diversity to perfectly preserved remains of ancient animals and humans, but also how it tells a story in a larger context about the past and future climate on our earth. 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? The melting of glaciers, and the following mourning, has not always been the standard. There was a time when the glacier crept imperceptibly down the valley floor, like a silent and threatening image of untamed and dangerous nature on a planet where man was an ant in the landscape. Perhaps it is the remnants of this force that make an encounter with a glacier so powerful?

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Dag O. Hessen

NARRATIVE NON-FICTION / TRAVEL WRITING / NATURE & WILDLIFE Ŭ One of Norway's foremost nature writers and biologists Ŭ A rich and thought-provoking book about the historiy of ice and human history.

And perhaps it is precisely this perspective that makes the ice a natural place to conclude a series of work which, more than anything else, has encouraged reflection on the place of humans in an ever-shrinking nature. With The Fall of the Glaciers Hessen has completed a trilogy that will stand as a pillar in the history of Norwegian non-fiction, which started with Wolverine Tracks and continued with The Bird's Perspective. The books can be read as stand alones, but are tied together through Hessen's personal and professional reflections on nature and humanity's role in the rapidly accelerated changes we see today.

Dag O. Hessen is a Professor of Biology at the University of Oslo. He has written a number of scientific works and popular science books on topics like ecology, evolution and the environment. His work is found at the crossroads of biology and philosophy. He has received several awards for his promotion of popular science, among them The Honorary Brage Prize in 2022.

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Markus Lohne Hustad

THE BEEKEEPER'S YEAR A Year With Bees

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.

Birøkterens år 130 x 205 mm / 234 pages NARRATIVE NON-FICTION / NATURE & WILDLIFE Ŭ A poetic and reflective journey into modern beekeeping Ŭ Combines nature writing, personal narrative and ecological insight Ŭ For readers seeking meaning and connection to nature Comparative titles: Ŭ The Salt Path by Raynor Winn Ŭ A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings by Helen Jukes Material in English Ŭ Sample translation

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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. «The book is far more than just a story about buzzing. The context in which he places beekeeping is larger. The horizon is expanded, and the questions Lohne Hustad poses along the way are timely, profound, and at times philosophical. The structure of the book is clever. It follows the beekeeper's year using an annual cycle—from month to month, and from March to March of the following year. In this way, the reader is introduced to beekeeping in a light and effortless manner, accompanied by a steady stream of historical anecdotes.» ØKOLOGISK 24

Markus Lohne Hustad (b. 1988) has worked with sustainable agriculture in the Norwegian Farmers' and Small Farmers' Association, Organic Norway and Framtiden i våre hender (The Future in Our Hands), and as a gardener in Tveten Andelslandbruk in Tveita. He is educated at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and the University of Innlandet, and grew up in Hønefoss. He is a beekeeper in his seventh season.

The bees have started to stir after a long winter. I’ve already been out to the hives several times in the first months of the year. First, I’ve carefully leant an ear against the side of the hive, trying to catch a faint hum, unsure if the bees were still alive. Later, I’d sit outside and wait, to see if any brave little souls ventured out into the spring air. The very first thing these fuzzy, charming creatures do after all that time inside the hive is to relieve themselves. They’ve held it in all winter to prevent diseases from spreading within the hive, but when the warmth arrives, the opportunity finally presents itself. The bees are easily given away – small brown spots are scattered on the snow still lingering on the ground in front of the hive entrance. Now, at last, the warmer winds and glimpses of sun in spring entice bees, coltsfoot, and beekeepers alike. [...] Now we stand there together, peering into the middle hive. We glimpse life and activity through a small hole in a wooden board, and the transparent plastic sheet beneath it. The polystyrene, wooden board, and plastic are there to retain warmth and calm. They also allow us to peek in without letting in the cold. Winter has been long, and the bees have stayed inside the hive for many months. I see the tops of the frames where the bees reside. Soon, eggs will be laid there to develop into larvae, and then into bees, which will crawl out of cells that will later be filled with honey. Between the frames, towards the centre of the hive, bees are crawling up and down. None of them immediately seem to notice that the roof of their house has been removed and the light let in. They’re alive! Hurrah!

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Marta Breen/ Sunniva Fluge Hole (ill.)

BORN FREE Religious control and women's fight for freedom

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Born Free is a fascinating and thoughtprovoking graphic novel about the impact religion has had, and continues to have, on women's freedom. It explores how religious practices have restricted women’s rights and shaped their lives across different cultures and societies.

Født fri 198 x 272 mm / 104 pages WOMEN'S RIGHTS / INSPIRATIONAL / COMIC BOOK Ŭ Vital book on the role of religion in society and its consequences on women Ŭ Written by internationally known feminist Marta Breen Ŭ Comic format with gorgeous illustrations by Sunniva Fluge Hole Comparative title: Ŭ Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Material in English Ŭ Full English PDF (sample) Rights sold to: Ŭ Danmark (Turbine)

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In the wake of the women-led uprising in Iran and the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, religious control over women’s lives has become more visible than it has been in decades. Acclaimed feminist and author Marta Breen places these current events in a broader historical and global context, showing how religious fundamentalism continues to threaten women’s rights even in Western societies. Based on thorough research, Born Free tackles topics such as forced marriage, education bans, dress codes, and female genital mutilation in a respectful yet direct manner. The book’s core message is clear: everyone has the right to decide over their own life, while also respecting freedom of religion, as long as it does not violate basic human rights. This is a vital book that encourages reflection and conversation about the role of religion in society and the position of women within the world’s faiths.

Marta Breen (b. 1976) is a writer, journalist and one of Norway's most profiled feminists. She made her debut in 2006 with the book Girls, Wine and Song, about Norwegian women through times in Music. She has since established her self as a notable non-fiction author. Her book Women in Battle (2018), illustrated by Jenny Jordahl, has been sold to over 20 territories. Sunniva Fluge Hole (b. 1994) is a creative and experienced illustrator and character concept designer, with many years experience within visual storytelling and design.

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Marta Breen / Johanne Hjorthol (ill.)

IF I CAN'T DANCE, I DON'T WANT TO BE PART OF YOUR REVOLUTION And Other Feminist Quotes

Are men wiser and funnier than women, since they are quoted more often? Of course not, it's just that the microphone has been easier for men to grab. For years, feminist and author Marta Breen has collected quotes from authors, artists, activists and politicians – all which are now gathered in this book. There are classic quotes and old favourites from the first women rights activists, and apposite comments by current politicians, pop artists, activists and more. A well-formulated phrase inspires action. Perhaps best said by actress Phyllis Diller: «Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.» "PEOPLE TAKE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS FOR GRANTED. THEY REALLY SHOULDN´T, BECAUSE THEY´RE ALWAYS UNDER ATTAC K." Margaret Atwood, author

Får jeg ikke danse, er det ikke min revolusjon 202 x 135 mm / 128 pages FEMINISM / INSPIRATIONAL / GIFT ITEM Ŭ Features famous activists, politicians and celebrities Ŭ Perfect gift book Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Rights sold to: Ŭ Germany (btb Luchterland)

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Anders Heger

WANDA

A Family History

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Wanda 151 x 226 mm/ 720 pages MEMOIR / HISTORY / FAMILY HISTORY Ŭ Critically acclaimed Ŭ Epic family chronicle Ŭ «Exceptional in both scope and content – with an absolutely impressive source material.» Dagbladet Rights sold to: Ŭ Da Cap Film & TV (Movie Rights)

When she was 21 years old, Wanda Heger and her family were interned in Germany. OV ER 10.0 0 0 There they ended up in a castle not far CO PI ES I N PRI N T from the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. On her own initiative, with no other motivation than a vague desire to help, and without having any clear idea of what a concentration camp was, Wanda equipped herself with some Norwegian jars of boiled potatoes and went up to the camp gate, knocked on it and asked for the jars to be given to the prisoners. This in itself unheard of act became the starting point for a long and dramatic series of events that culminated in one of the most fascinating operations of the Second World War: the White Buses, which saved over 15,000 prisoners in the final phase of the war. It also involves a very special, and initially unthinkable, love story. Wanda's story has historical, political and interpersonal aspects that extend directly into the Nazi top leadership, the Norwegian, Swedish and Danish governments, the International Red Cross and a wide range of individual actors at the international level. For Wanda and Bjørn Heger (the author's parents) and the civilian internees in Berlin, it was nevertheless the contact on the ground level, that is, the illegal and very dangerous collaboration with the prisoners, that was the focus.

Wanda tells the story of The White Buses, but also puts Wanda's own life in a larger perspective with the underlying question: «what guides the choices we make, even when there is no external pressure or stimulus to do the right thing?» This story highlights a woman's life from the twentieth century that in many ways deserves attention, not least in a time when female protagonists are important. Exeptional family chronicle «Incredibly good and diverse family tale about German nobility, hard-bolied Nazis, prisoners of war and war heroes. … Exceptional both in scope and content – with a simply impressive source material.» DAGBLADET, 

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Anders Heger (b. 1956) is a Norwegian literary journalist, author and publisher with Cappelen Damm. In 1991, Heger became the head of the fiction department at the Norwegian publishing company Cappelen, i.e. before the merger with N.W. Damm & Søn. His literary production under several pseudonyms is extensive. As a translator into Norwegian of more than twenty years standing, he has to his credit titles such as Hanen Hasses frierferd and various other books for children, including Tove Janssons classic Moomin troll cartoons.

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Samuel Massi

SAMUEL AND GRANDPA: THE ART OF VIVID LIVING What happens when a grandfather who has put all his dreams on hold gets a new chance because his grandson refuses to let his life fade away in silence?

Samuel og Bestefar 130 x 205 mm / 304 pages NARRATIVE NON-FICTION / TRAVEL WRITING / MEMOIR Ŭ A book where every page is steeped with the joy of living Ŭ An original, larger than life story Ŭ A unique journey from tragedy to triumph – a singular and inspiring story about the joy of living and staying hopeful Ŭ A poignant reminder that it is never too late to change your life and chase your dreams Ŭ A perfect feelgood story for turbulent times Comparative titles: Ŭ The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson Ŭ Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father (Netflix)

When his grandfather is about to move into a nursing home, tired in body and lonely in his home, renowned adventurer Samuel Massie fears it will mark the beginning of his grandfather’s final chapter. So Samuel decides to give him one last journey. A true bucketlist expedition: riding a motorcycle through South America, skydiving over Australia, and diving deep into old memories. It becomes the start of a journey where Grandpa not only rediscovers the world but also himself. Samuel and Grandpa is a gripping, wise, and deeply human story about daring to live, even when it seems too late. With a narrative that balances humour and solemnity, action and reflection, Massie explores both generational gaps and unexpected closeness, delivering a deeply moving story of life’s final phase and all the possibilities that still remain. Samuel and Grandpa is a book that makes readers laugh, cry, and want to live more fully. Because it isn’t just about one man’s dreams. This is about all of us.

Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Rights sold to: Ŭ South Korea (DongYang Books) Ŭ Germany (Piper)

Samuel Massie (b. 1992) is an author, TV host and expeditionist who is known, among other things, for his expedition to Antarctica with the sailboat Berserk.

Excerpt from the first chapter: «Grandpa! Are you alright?» I try to drown out the roar of the engine. My voice trembles, but I try not to show my nerves. It's his choice, after all. The old man, who normally has poor hearing, sits seemingly undisturbed with his familiar smile and gazes out across the lush Australian landscape. He looks satisfied. I wonder if he knows this will be his last experience. Or maybe he has just experienced so much mastery over the past few months that he feels immortal? I don't know, but he's not scared. I, on the other hand... It was my idea that we should embark on this adventure, and it's not the first time on the trip that I think our last moment has arrived. We have been stranded with a motorcycle in the Andes Mountains, almost been eaten by coyotes, and almost been kidnapped by Argentinian robbers. And all those times Grandad has gripped his chest, and I have thought that this is when his heart will finally burst, whether it's been in a sleeping bag in the middle of the pampas or in the middle of an attempt to dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Almost everyone was negative about us embarking on this adventure. How could I take a cancer-stricken man in his eighties on an expedition around the world? He needed peace and care. Why didn't I agree with that? What kind of confidence did I have that thought the trip of a lifetime was better for him than all the medicine in the world?

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Torbjørn Ekelund

A YEAR OF BIRDS

Ornithological Field Notes from My Immediate Surroundings

Sometimes you discover something new, or see something familiar in a new way. The space expands. The world gets bigger. A curtain is pulled aside, and you see into a parallel universe.

Fuglenes år 130 x 205 mm / 192 pages NARRATIVE NON-FICTION / TRAVEL WRITING / NATURE & WILDLIFE Ŭ A poetic diary of everyday bird encounters Ŭ Universal themes of perception, limitation, and attention Ŭ Turns the ordinary into the extraordinary through close observation Comparative titles: Ŭ Wolverine Tracks by Dag O. Hessen Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Rights sold to: Ŭ Germany (Knesebeck)

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With these words, a journey begins. Not across continents, but into the small things that surrounds us. When epilepsy forced journalist and amateur ornithologist Torbjørn Ekelund to abandon his plans for a globe-spanning bird book, his world shrank to the local woods of Maridalen, his garden, and a small cabin by the sea. But in that shrinking, something expanded. Told through a series of diary entries over the course of a year, A Year of Birds follows Ekelund’s growing awareness of the birds around him. At the beginning of the year, he knows almost nothing about birds. By the end of the year, he knows a little more. He watches blackbirds and bullfinches, observes gulls and geese, and lets the ordinary transform into the extraordinary through simple, sustained attention. This is a book about birds but also about perception, limitation, and the beauty of staying still. It is about discovering nature not in far-off landscapes, but right where you are. With warmth, humour, and a quiet existential undertone, A Year of Birds invites us to look more closely, live more attentively and see the world anew.

Torbjørn Ekelund (b. 1971) is a writer, author and part owner of the online magazine Harvest. His books have been translated into ten languages, including English, German, Spanish and Mandarin. He was awarded the The Banff Mountain Adventure Travel Award for A Year in the Woods.

RIGHTS SOLD TO: Canada (Greystone), Spain (Símbol - Catalonian), Italy (Ponte alle Grazie), Japan (Heibonsha), China (China Communications Press), Croatia (Libricon), The Netherlands (De Geus), Serbia (Karpos Books), Spain (Volcano Libros), South-Korea (Gyoyudang), Turkey (Avantür Kitap), Germany (Piper Verlag)

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Veronica Skotnes

NORTH OF THE WINTER SUN What I Heard in the Waves

Only by travelling the sea way can you truly understand the coast. For three years, Veronica Skotnes has sailed along the coast of Northern Norway, searching for people, stories, and nature experiences from the country's most remote and windswept region. North of the Winter Sun depicts a journey by boat, as well as an inner journey. Veronica Skotnes travels through polar nights and under the midnight sun, on the calm sea and through storms. She's all by herself on the deck of an old sailing boat. Det jeg leste i bølgene 130 x 205 mm / 210 pages NARRATIVE NON-FICTION / TRAVEL WRITING / MEMOIR Ŭ A unique perspective from a young woman who sails the Arctic oceans alone Ŭ Poetic travel writing Ŭ A young voice with many more stories to tell Comparative titles: Ŭ Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Ŭ The Whale by Philip Hoare Material in English Ŭ Full translation Ŭ Synopsis Right sold to: Ŭ World English (Akoya) Ŭ Germany (Delius Klasing) Ŭ Italy (Nutrimenti)

The book emphasises a beautiful and dwindling part of Norway's coastal culture, alongside the author's own reflections, experiences and challenges from sailing in the Arctic. «A fantastic travel report that strongly touches on the challenges of life and the present.» DAGBLADET  «The travel depiction North of the Winter Sun is a tribute to the sea, and a declaration of love to all who live along our northernmost coast.» FRILUFTSLIV «This is a book completely out of the ordinary. Poetic texts about the sea and the sea people in the eyes of the furthest north. Warm human encounters, with honest texts. Anyone who is interested in the coast and coastal culture should get this book.» NORSK FYRFORENING

Veronica Skotnes (b. 1998) took to the sea at the age of seventeen, as crew on a schooner in the North Sea. Since then, the wind and the ocean currents have taken her north of the Arctic Circle, where she now steers her own ship. For the past three years, she has been sailing and living in a boat along the coast of Finnmark, in the very north of Norway. Skotnes has a bachelor's degree in Arctic Outdoor Activities.

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Anna Blix

40 WEEKS, A HUMAN PREGNANCY AND 81 OTHER WAYS TO REPRODUCE It takes 40 weeks to grow a human baby, and along the way the relationship between the foetus and the pregnant woman bears resemblance to that of a parasite and its host. One takes and takes, while the other one almost dies in the process. Why do we as humans carry our babies inside our bodies for so long, and is there a reason that we are throwing up and feeling nauseous? Are there any better ways to reproduce? Does any living being reproduce in a stranger way than us humans? 40 uker, en menneskegraviditet og 81 andre måter å få barn på 148 x 210 mm / 248 pages POPULAR SCIENCE / NATURE & WILDLIFE / BIOLOGY / PREGNANCY Ŭ «The most amazing stories about mating, pregnancy, gender and sexuality.» – Dagbladet Ŭ A fascinating and unique insight into reproduction in the animal kingdom, interwoven with the personal story of the author Comparative titles: Ŭ Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Ŭ Synopsis Rights sold: Ŭ United Kingdom (MacLehose Press – UK Commonwealth excl. Canada) Ŭ Germany (Westend Verlag) Ŭ Egypt (Logha Publishing and Distributing) Ŭ Hungary (Figura) Ŭ China (Unread Sky Culture Media) Ŭ South Korea (Miraebook)

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Throughout the 40 weeks of a human pregnancy we meet another being who’s finished reproducing each week. The spotted hyena gives birth after only 16 weeks, but she has to give birth through a penis-shaped clitoris, which cracks open during labour. Do they have it easier? The common Surinam toad doesn’t have a uterus, but instead has evolved to have a swollen piece of skin on their backs where the eggs sink in. This way she can carry the offspring with her, instead of leaving the eggs in the water. Are there any signs that it’s actually quite clever how the human body handles it? This book gives evolutionary comfort throughout the troubles of pregnancy and an explanation as to how we ended up here, as the smartest species with the most tiresome, but nonetheless not such a stupid way to reproduce. «There is no better literature than great nonfiction. Written by specialists who are unbound by strict terminology or publication pressure, but in a liberal and relaxed language. The biologist, journalist, writer and columnist Blix is incredibly good here. […] the most amazing stories about mating, pregnancy, gender and sexuality.» DAGBLADET 

Anna Blix

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ANIMALS WHO ARE WORSE PARENTS THAN YOU As a parent, it’s not always easy to be the best version of yourself. We’ve all been there; scrolling on the phone instead of joining in with the four-year-old’s roleplay, serving the kids plain pasta for dinner several days in a row, and who hasn’t let them have a bit too much screen time in exchange for a sneaky lie-in? It might be a relief to know that there are worse parents out there. You probably haven’t tricked anyone else into thinking that your child is theirs so that you can skip the whole child-rearing thing. You haven’t rolled over and accidentally squished your distraught youngsters, or let them fight their way out of a rotting corpse. Your kids didn’t come out of an egg, to discover that you had already abandoned them for the rest of their lives. You haven’t killed their half-siblings, or simply left them because the job of looking after them became too exhausting. You haven’t let a youngster starve to death. And not least: you’ll be surprised how many species actually eat their own children. Animals Who Are Worse Parents Than You, gives an insight into the strange and often disturbing ways that some animal species relate to their offspring. Ultimately their strategies work, just like ours, but it must be said that human children have a lot to thank us for.

Dyr som er verre foreldre enn deg 130 x 205 mm / 160 pages POPULAR SCIENCE / NATURE & WILDLIF / BIOLOGY Ŭ Humorous and fascinating take on how other animals raise their young Ŭ A perfect – and beautifully illustrated – gift book for tired parents plagued by guilt Ŭ Written by an critically acclaimed biologist and author Comparative titles: Ŭ Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Ŭ Synopsis Rights sold: Ŭ Italy (Casa Editrice Longanesi)

Anna Blix (b. 1985) is a biologist and author. She has long experience as a writer and communicator, and writes a regular column about science for the newspaper Klassekampen. She is now an advisor for WWF.

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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO The series A Brief Introduction To provides an engaging and easily accessible introduction to various themes, eras, countries, conflicts and individuals that have left their mark on the world we live in. The books are written by prominent historians in their field and are aimed at both students and generally interested readers. Each volume in the series acts as a door-opener to a limited part of history, and helps bring historical phenomena and contexts to life. In an easily understandable way, the authors summarise the most important research literature within the topics they write about, without compromising on the professional quality. What do we know about democracy in Athens? Why did the Roman Empire collapse? Who were the Vikings? In what way did World War I contribute to the outbreak of World War II? Why were the Americans unable to win the Vietnam War? What was the background to the disintegration of the former state formations of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia? How did the EU come into being? Common to all the books in the A Brief Introduction To series is that they are characterised by: • • •

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Academic weight: The books are written by renowned researchers, with up-to-date knowledge. Understandable and concise presentation of history: The books are written for readers without prior knowledge of the subject. Wide range: Thematically, the series covers everything from central state formations, empires and eras, to important historical phenomena such as the Crusades, neo-imperialism, globalization and international conflicts. Maps and illustrations: The books are richly illustrated, and the accompanying maps can be included with the sale as open files.

A Brief Introduction To is your guide to understanding history. Explore, learn, and be inspired by the living presentation of history from Cappelen Damm Academic.

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Anne-Britt Harsem

LINNEA'S STRUGGLE A Child Protection Services Case

Linnea is fourteen years old, and Adam sixteen, when they become parents to a baby boy. They are too young to care for the baby on their own, but they have resourceful family members who are willing to step in and help. Linnea's family has previous experience with Child Protection Services. Therefore, it feels right to accept a stay at a family center where Linnea will receive guidance in motherhood.

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At the family center, problems arise immediately. The center reports all findings to Child Protection Services in the form of reports and the counselors' conclusions. Who does Child Protection Services trust more? Linnea and her family, or the counselors? Decisions made by Child Protection Services are based on the reports they receive from the family center. Five weeks after Linnea moves into the center, Child Protection Services arrives to take her son, accompanied by police equipped with batons and handcuffs.

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Linnea's struggle begins.

Linneas kamp 130 x 205 mm/ 224 pages DOCUMENTARY / SOCIAL COMMENTARY Ŭ Based on true events Ŭ Harsem is one of Norway's most-streamed authors on audio

Anne-Britt Harsem (b. 1961) is the author of Mammas svik (Mum’s Betrayal, 2013) and the Alvdal trilogy. She works on a freelance basis for the office of the County Governor of Oslo and Viken as a temporary guardian during the facilitated questioning of children and young people.

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Magnus Braaten and Kenneth Fossheim

THE LIE

The Police Chase for «Norway's Most Dangerous Woman» The Lie is a gripping tale of murder, deception, and controversial investigative methods. Award-winning crime journalists Magnus Braaten and Kenneth Fossheim challenge readers to consider how far the Norwegian police should be allowed to go when faced with serious, unsolved mysteries. What happens when the very person tasked with uncovering the truth is a notorious liar?

Løgnen 130 x 205 mm / 287 pages TRUE CRIME / JOURNALISM / POLICE INVESTIGATION Ŭ Explores a controversial undercover police operation against Norway's «most dangerous woman.» Ŭ Created debate and lot of buzz in Norwegian media

Elisabeth Aaslie does not like being called Norway's most dangerous woman, yet that is how the media described her when she became the first woman in Norwegian history to receive the country’s maximum sentence – 21 years in prison. The police began pursuing Aaslie in the spring of 2014, when her ex-boyfriend was found dead in a hotel room. Pills were scattered around him. The doctor at the crime scene believed it to be suicide, but in the following days, increasingly suspicious information reached the police. This marked the beginning of an investigation unlike anything Norway had ever seen. Undercover police agent Anna Andersen used extraordinary methods to become best friends with Elisabeth, a mother of seven and the suspect in a double homicide. Based on the police agent's secret recordings, investigative case files, and extensive interviews with Elisabeth Aaslie herself, journalists Braaten and Fossheim tell a story of deception and self-deception. The reader is brought face-to-face with the perpetrator, and given a unique insight into a murder investigation that defies all expectations. «Brilliantly written ... » DAGBLADET 

Magnus Braaten (b. 1995) is a crime reporter with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He has covered a number of high-profile crime cases and made his debut as an author with The Lørenskog Mystery (2021). Kenneth Fossheim (b. 1991) is a crime reporter with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He is specialised in crime journalism and made his debut as an author with The Lørenskog Mystery (2021).

Simen Sætre

N O N - FICT IO N / T RU E CRI M E

THE UNLIKELY SERIAL KILLER Arnfinn Nesset and His 31 Confessions

In The Unlikely Serial Killer, one of Norway's leading feature journalists, Simen Sætre, delivers the first comprehensive, investigative account of Norway's most talked-about serial killer. In 1983, Arnfinn Nesset was convicted of poisoning and killing 22 elderly people at the nursing home he managed in the small town, Orkdal. Nesset is not only the worst serial killer in Norway, but he also regularly appear on lists of the worst serial killers in the world. Yet today, fifty years later, the case has never been explained or never truly solved. When Adresseavisen revisited the case in 2002, they concluded that “no one has solved the Arnfinn Nesset riddle.” Despite years of speculation, the mystery remains: what could have driven a respected nursing home director to commit such horrific crimes? During the investigation, Nesset confessed, describing an eerie “urge to kill” that triggered physical symptoms like sweating and heart palpitations. He even claimed responsibility for far more deaths than he could realistically have committed. But before the trial, he retracted every confession, stating he had been pressured during interrogations and felt he had no choice but to comply.

Den usannsynlige seriemorderen 130 x 205 mm / 416 pages TRUE CRIME / JOURNALISM / SERIAL KILLER Ŭ The first comprehensive account of Norway's most infamous serial killer Ŭ Investigative journalism meets true crime Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Ŭ Synopsis

Perhaps most baffling of all, Nesset was convicted entirely on circumstantial evidence. He was found in possession of the poison used but claimed it was intended to euthanize a dog. No technical or forensic evidence ever proved his involvement in the 22 murders. This is not just true crime—this is an attempt to finally solve one of the most enduring riddles in Scandinavian criminal history. «... doesn't get much better than this.» ADRESSEAVISEN  «... a journalistic tour de force from one of our very best storytellers.» KLASSEKAMPEN Simen Sætre (b. 1974) is an investigative reporter published in many languages. He has written six books, on topics like the international chocolate industry, oil states, and a spy in the Norwegian army. His thoughtprovoking books are highly acclaimed and has been nominated for several prizes.

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Ann-Marie de Lange

THE FEMALE BRAIN

A brain researcher's perspective on women's life stages

Science built the model of the human brain on one assumption – that it was male. Our brains are shaped by hormones, yet science has long ignored how profoundly this affects women.

Kvinnehjernen 151 x 226 mm / 240 pages WOMEN'S HEALTH / POPULAR SCIENCE Ŭ Presents new peer-reviewed brain research directly linked to women's life experiences. Ŭ Highlights female life stages that have long been overlooked and taboo. Ŭ The author is an internationally renowned brain researcher specializing in the female brain, holding a PhD in cognitive neuroscience and trained as a clinical psychologist. Comparative titles: Ŭ Music and the Brain by Are Brean and Geir Olve Skeie Ŭ The Brain is the Star by Kaja Nordengen Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Ŭ Synopsis Rights sold to Ŭ Spain (Paidós Ibérica) Ŭ Taiwan (Little Trees Press) Ŭ Hungary (Libertine Books) Ŭ Poland (Marginesy) Ŭ Italy (Corbaccio - Mauri Spagnol) Ŭ Estonia (Pegasus) Ŭ Denmark (Straarup) Ŭ Egypt (Afaq for Publishing and Distribution)

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. «Ann-Marie de Lange's The Female Brain should become common knowledge for any thinking and feeling person.» FORSKERFORUM

Ann-Marie de Lange (b. 1986) is a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist specialising in population neuroscience and applied machine learning. With over ten years of research experience from the University of Oslo, the University of Oxford in the UK, and Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland, she has a solid and internationally recognized academic background. As head of the research group 'FemiLab', she focuses on how biological, genetic, and environmental factors influence women's brain health throughout life. De Lange has published a number of influential articles and secured funding from research councils both in Norway and Europe. She has also worked actively to make research results available to a wider audience through podcasts, participation in a BBC documentary, and popular science talks such as TEDx. 28

When I was a graduate student in psychology, I held a preserved woman’s brain in my hands. It could be studied, weighed, measured. Every groove and fold mapped. But none of these measurements could tell us anything about who she had been, what she had thought, what she had felt. Even though life experiences, especially aging, had left physical traces in her brain, the context was missing: How had she experienced life? How had she handled different phases of life? What had she found joy in, and who had she grieved for? I also began to think about all the women around me. The experiences that had never been turned into data. The experiences that no one had asked about or researched. Because the brain is more than a physical structure; it contains our life history in the form of thoughts, feelings, impressions, and memories. And it shapes itself in step with what we experience throughout our lives. Puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, menopause – these are experiences that bind women together across generations. The mood swings that come and go with the cycle. The intense alertness of a newborn baby—or the lonely grief of losing a fledgling life. The brain fog or anxiety that suddenly appears in your 40s, without warning or explanation. This is not imagination, it is neurobiology—the brain’s response to hormonal changes. In recent years, a field of research has finally emerged that takes women’s symptoms and experiences seriously. But it has been a long road. For centuries, everything from nervousness and depression to chronic pain, too little or too much sex drive—even the desire to read, write, or get an education—was explained by a single diagnosis: hysteria. That’s where this book begins.

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Johanne Nordby Wernø

AUTISTIC DIARIES Autistic Diaries is a deeply original exploration of neurodiversity and society's view of otherness.

N O M I N AT ED TO T H E B R AG E P RIZ E 2025

Author Johanne Nordby Wernø takes us on a deeply personal and professionally in-depth journey that sheds new light on high-functioning autistic women while simultaneously challenging our general perceptions of neurodiversity and women's health.

Kaninen har stått opp 130 x 205 mm / 256 pages DIARY FORM / AUTISM / MEMOIR Ŭ Nominated to the Brage Prize 2025 Ŭ On receiving a late autism diagnose Ŭ Received rave reviews from multiple major newspapers Material in English Ŭ Sample translation

Autistic Diaries combines up-to-date academic material with the author's own experiences over 42 years as an undiagnosed autistic person. It takes us through the challenges and joys associated with childhood, work, relationships and parenthood. The author discusses how masking autistic traits can lead to anxiety, depression and burnout. She puts this in context with the broader debate about women's health. With its diary format, this book appeals to a general audience interested in psychology, mental health, societal issues, as well as gender equality issues. It not only gives a voice to invisible high-functioning autistic women, but also raises important questions about how we as a society encounter and deal with minds that react in a different way. It opens up a broader question about mental health, gender equality, and how diversity can enrich our lives and our communities. «A genre-defying, prejudice-shattering work executed with such rare linguistic precision that it deserves the title of the year's best non-fiction release.» KLASSEKAMPEN

Johanne Nordby Wernø (b. 1980) has written about visual arts and related subjects since 1999. For several years she ran her own communications agency, focused on the art field; today she works as a curator. Autistic Diaries (2025) is her debut book.

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Cathrine Abrahamsen

DIAGNOSIS UKNOWN From Fatigue to Freedom

Do you live with long-term, unexplained symptoms or pain, trapped in a body ruled by exhaustion, discomfort or fear? Diagnosis: Unknown helps you reclaim control of your health. With compassion, science and practical insight, Dr. Cathrine Abrahamsen offers clarity for the confused mind, concrete tools for daily coping, and, perhaps most importantly, proof that your symptoms are never your fault. A specialist in general medicine and researcher, Abrahamsen has developed a groundbreaking approach called ICIT (Individual Challenge Inventory Tool), based on mind-body science and thoroughly tested in clinical studies published in eClinicalMedicine, a journal from The Lancet. Through ICIT, Abrahamsen teaches how stress and life strain can trigger the immune, nervous, and hormonal systems causing pain, fatigue and anxiety. You’ll learn to understand your body’s alarm signals, calm your system, and rebuild joy and participation in everyday life.

Diagnose: Ukjent 148 x 210 mm / 176 pages Ŭ Groundbreaking mind-body method, proven in The Lancet Ŭ Practical tools to reduce pain and fatigue Ŭ Empathetic, science-based guide to recovery Comparative title: Ŭ The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Ŭ When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté

Whether you live with chronic pain yourself or want to support someone who does, this book opens the door to understanding, healing and hope.

Cathrine Abrahamsen (b. 1973) is a GP and specialist in general medicine, as well as a researcher at the University of Oslo. She is passionate about helping people understand the connection between life stress and health, and strengthening their coping skills in everyday life and at work.

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Kristin Leer

ADHD

Seven Roads to Fresh Understanding OV ER 20.0 0 0 CO P I ES I N P RI N T ADHD is often defined as a psychiatric disorder, but physician and author Kristin Leer, who has ADHD herself, as well as children with ADHD, cannot see ADHD as the diagnosis of I N T ERN AT I O N A L a disease. B ESTS ELLER

ADHD 7 veier til ny forståelse 148 x 210 mm / 232 pages HEALTH / POPULAR SCIENCE Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Rights sold to: Ŭ Denmark (EC Edition) Ŭ Poland (Znak)

For the author, it was a relief to find out that she had ADHD. Had she realised earlier that the cause of so many challenges and sorrows – at school, in her professional career, in personal relationships – could be summed up in four simple initials, she would have been spared much frustration and anxiety. ADHD is something you can live with. What’s more, it can sometimes have some surprisingly positive sides. However, ADHD may also make life feel like an uphill struggle, and the range of functional impairments can be extensive. The book offers a new perspective on how to understand ADHD, reviews diagnostic criteria and treatments, and offers excellent everyday coping strategies. A better life is possible when ADHD is diagnosed than when it isn’t.

Kristin Leer studied medicine in Warsaw and did her residency at Oslo University Hospital, Aker. This is where she discovered her interest in psychiatry and abandoned her dream of becoming a surgeon. Kristin is a specialist in psychopharmacology and psychiatry, has extensive experience of addiction psychiatry and has taught nurses, and community and social workers about ADHD.

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Kari Spjeldnæs

READING CRISIS

About Reading and Concentration in a Digital World

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, emphasising 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. «... with its many good and cliché-free sentences, [this is] excellent research dissemination.» NRK 

Lesekrise 130 x 205 mm/ 146 pages POPULAR SCIENCE / SOCIAL DEBATE

Kari Spjeldnæs is an associate professor and department head at the University of Kristiania. Spjeldnæs has a doctorate in reading and digitalisation and is interested in what is happening with our ability to read longer texts and concentration in our time. After many years in the Norwegian book industry and almost thirty years in leading positions, she also has extensive experience with editorial work, management and board work.

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Charlotte Lunde

PRESCRIPTION: PLAY

The Remedy for a Generation Failing to Thrive

Lek på resept 148 x 210 mm / 208 pages HEALTH / SOCIAL DEBATE / MENTAL HEALTH Material in English Ŭ Sample translation

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.

Charlotte Lunde works as a doctor and child and adolescent psychiatrist. She has extensive experience from the specialist health service for children and adolescents, but has also worked with adults. Lunde is also a journalist, and is an active public debater and a sought-after speaker on the topic of play, learning and mental health. Together with Professor Per Brodal, she has previously published the book Play and Learning from a Neurological Perspective - How Good Intentions Can Destroy Children's Will to Learn.

Nature has shaped us through the entire history of evolution. Small human children have across time had an inherent need to explore the world in tactile ways, for example by putting stuff in their mouth. In context of evolution, the contemporary way of living is extremely new. We spend most of our time inside temperature-controlled houses, increasingly sedentary in front of a screen. Considering Homo sapiens’ 300 000 years on Earth, this way of living corresponds to barely a few seconds in our history. Even though we are not able to pinpoint exactly how spending time outdoors improves our concentration, well-being and empathy, we at least now that human children have at all times liked playing outside. If good amounts of outdoor play can give our children long-lasting positive health benefits, which the studies mentioned indicate, can we really afford to not give this to our children? Should we not give more children access to this valuable and side effect free source of happiness and health?

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Dr. Audun Myskja

THE POWER OF SOUND Song, sound, and music as medicine

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. Lydens kraft 130 x 205 mm / 369 pages HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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 wellbeing, this essential guide offers a fresh perspective on health.

Dr Audun Myskja is a specialist in general medicine, an author and a researcher. He has a doctorate based on his use of music therapy as an aid in care of the elderly. Myskja has been the leader of several projects aimed at improving the treatment of dementia in which the emphasis was on the patient's individual worth and resources.

Vigdis Hjorth & Line Norman Hjorth H E A LT H & LI FEST Y LE / M EM O I R

LIKE IT OR LUMP IT The Year We Got Cancer

Like It or Lump It is a book about the sudden upheaval and change a serious diagnosis can cause.

Kul i brystet 130 x 205 mm / 369 pages MEMOIR / WOMEN'S HEALTH / MOTHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP Ŭ A unique memoir about mother and daughter batteling breast cancer simultaneously Comparative title: Ŭ The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion Material in English Ŭ Sample translation Rights sold: Ŭ Denmark (Turbine) Ŭ Turkey (Siren) Ŭ China (Flower City Publishing)

In the spring of 2023, mum-of-two Line Norman Hjorth was diagnosed with breast cancer. Barely six months later her mother – author Vigdis Hjorth – received the exact same diagnosis. In this book, where the narrative switches between mother and daughter, we follow the two women through their treatment as both patient and next of kin. Two roles that were completely new for them both, and two roles which can be difficult to balance - and which mother and daughter manage in very different ways. They go through the highs and lows, both in terms of medical treatment and their parent-child relationship. But at least they both got new boobs as part of the process! This is an exceptionally moving story – unsentimental and poignantly narrated. «Mother and daughter Hjorth's story about having cancer is in every way heartbreakingly good.» DAGBLADET,  «Mother and daughter Hjorth are not the first to write their way through an encounter with cancer, but the complexity of being both patient and next of kin at the same time gives their story a dimension of its own. And in times like these, it certainly doesn't hurt that readers get a well-written and deeply engaging insight into what a social masterpiece the Nordic health systems are.» STAVANGER AFTENBLAD, 

Vigdis Hjorth (b. 1959) is one of Norway's most outstanding, contemporary writers. She has won a number of Norwegian and international prizes and awards, including multiple Critics Award, The Honorary Brage Award (2014), and the Dobloug Prize (2018). She was longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023 for Is mother dead, and shortlisted for the National Book Award for Will and Testament in 2019. Her work is published in over 30 countries. Line Norman Hjorth is an associate professor in general literature at the University of Bergen. She also holds a master's degree in film studies from the University of Copenhagen. She made her debut as an author in 2021 with the non-fiction book Credibility in the courtroom, and has co-written books with her mother Vigdis Hjorth.

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Tore Rem

PREVIOUSLY HEALTHY MAN On 5 January 2014, the writer Tore Rem collapsed while playing football. His life was saved by his teammates, but it turned out he was suffering from a rare disease, a disease that attacks the heart, causing life-threatening heartbeat rhythm disturbances. Suddenly, Rem was a citizen in the realm of the sick. In the years that have passed, Rem had to learn how to live with uncertainty, while undergoing a tough treatment regime with countless medicinal side effects. Not least, he has felt the effects of cortisone transforming his body, including his face. Several times, death has brushed against him. This is a story of illness, the story of what transpired. By searching out a new, personal voice, the awardwinning writer comes unusually close to the experience of being ill. At the same time, Previously Healthy Man consists of a series of reflections about what being ill does to a person, about how it can give you a sharper look at everyday life, a new consciousness about being in the world, and about how our illness is necessarily something we share with people around us. It’s about trust, loneliness and community, pain and near-death experiences, about meetings with the public health-care system and medical language, about vulnerability, and about our fundamental human frailty. Along the way, the reader gains insight into fascinating aspects of medical history, and Rem shows how literature and reading may be resources when facing critical illnesses.

Tidligere frisk mann 130 x 205 mm/ 224 pages MEMOIR / ILLNESS

Previously Healthy Man has become an unusually powerful story about life seen from the perspective of the sick. «One of the most beautiful things in the book is when Rem writes about and reflects on how he has become more dependent on the people around him. […] Previously Healthy Man is definitely worth reading. It will do you good.» MORGENBLADET

Tore Rem (b. 1967) is a writer, critic and literary scholar working at the University of Oslo. He has previously published books about Kielland, Ibsen and Dickens.

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Trine Sandberg

SCANDINAVIAN YEAST BAKING The Ultimate Cook Book

Do you dream of letting the scent of freshly baked bread fill your home? Or of being able to impress friends and family with delicious pretzels? Perhaps you are struggling to master baking with sourdough, or need new inspiration to bake both dark and light bread? In this book, Trine Sandberg gives you all the advice you need to be able to bake like a Scandinavian. Trines beste bakst 195 x 250 mm / 232 pages FOOD / BAKING

You will get both traditional favorites and exciting, newly developed recipes. The book offers a wide range of temptations, from well-known classics such as cinnamon rolls and sun buns, to innovative churro buns and chocolate babka. You also get a large and varied selection of bread for both everyday life and parties, Trine's best recipes for easy lunch bread, as well as baguettes and focaccia. The book also includes a number of recipes for rolls and small breads, such as bagels, nan and pita. There is a selection of no-knead baking recipes, for a simpler method of baking, as well as a thorough introduction to sourdough baking. Author Trine Sandberg provides thorough guidance, and the book begins with a practical section that gives you all the tricks you need so that you can also succeed with yeast baking, and which makes the book accessible to bakers at all levels. Trine shares her knowledge through carefully tested recipes and a clear, educational style.

Trine Sandberg wanted to pass on the family recipes to her daughters when they moved away from home. That was the start of her food blog Trinesmatblogg.no. Now she sells more cookbooks than anyone in Norway.

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Herdiis Wiborg Karlsen

BAKING WITHOUT GLUTEN The only baking book you need to succeed with tasty and completely gluten-free baking!

Saftig glutenfri bakst 195 x 250 mm / 180 pages FOOD / BAKING / GLUTEN-FREE

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.

Herdiis Karlsen is the creator of Glutenfrihet.no, one of Norway's most popular baking blogs and Instagram accounts for gluten-free baking. As the country's new gluten-free baking queen, she is passionate about simple, clean ingredients, a high success factor and genuine baking joy for everyone.

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Mette Nikoline Langeland

HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS FOR THE CHILDREN'S TABLE Lunch boxes, dinners, snacks and hacks

The ultimate cookbook for everyone who has children – without stress and complicated recipes!

Sunt og godt på barnebordet 170 x 240 mm / 160 pages

Healthy and delicious for the children's table is the book that all parents have been waiting for – perfect for everyone with small children, big children, picky children, simply everyone who wants simple, healthy, delicious and quick raw-based recipes, smart lunch box ideas and nutritional explanations.

FOOD / HEALTH AND NUTRITION / CHILDREN-FRIENDLY RECIPES

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Quick everyday favourites: Quick dinners, tempting lunch box ideas, smart hacks and dangerously good snacks. A favourite is a healthy breakfast sticks, which looks like it's ice cream! Well-known and beloved favorites have been given new fun names, such as The Hulk pizza, superpower noodle soup and healthy vitamin bears. Nutrition made easy: Understand why food is good for you, without having to read heavy textbooks. Learn how the colours of food help children grow: Red foods provide antioxidants, green foods contribute iron and fiber, and blue foods strengthen brain health. Food joy for everyone: Simple tips that are perfect for everything from baby's first taste buds to tired parents of toddlers.

Healthy and delicious for the children's table is the cookbook for those who want to ease their busy everyday lives, fill their plates with nutritious, natural and delicious food, and cultivate joy around the dinner table.

Mette Nikoline Langeland inspires over 23,000 parents daily on the Instagram platform @ini.mini.colorini to create colouful, healthy and child-friendly food. With a focus on natural ingredients, good taste and simple solutions, she has created a playful, stress-free and much-needed universe for modern families with small children.

Jan Henrik Gladkokken Syversen

VIRAL FAVOURITES This book is packed with only the most popular of chef Jan Henrik Syversen's recipes. Jan Henrik Syversen, known in as Gladkokken, is Norway's biggest male food influencer. He is known for making cooking simple, inspiring and fun, with recipes that are easy to follow, which he shared with his 1 million followers across platforms. This cookbook is a collection of his 30 most viral, tempting and sought-after dishes in one book. It is a perfect gift book for the younger chefs starting to cook for themselces, for anyone looking for easy, delicious and healthy meal inspiration. As always, Jan Henrik Syversen's mission is to spread joy, confidence and inspiration in the kitchen!

Gladkokken - virale favoritter 195 x 250 mm / 232 pages FOOD

Jan Henrik Syversen is Norway's biggest male food influencer. With his engaging and infectious joy of food, he has inspired thousands through TV, social media, cookbooks and his own website. Jan Henrik Syversen shares everything from simple everyday dishes to ambitious taste experiences and reaches a wide audience via TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. He is the author of cookbooks and has launched his own series of kitchen products.

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Maria Haugland

THE NINJA CREAMI ICE CREAM BOOK Eat ice cream every day

Tired of choosing between healthy and delicious? In The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Book, bestselling author and nutrition enthusiast Maria Haugland invites you into a playful world where flavour meets wellness – one frozen spoonful at a time.

Ninja Creami-boken 148 x 210 mm / 144 pages FOOD / DESSERTS / HEALTHY EATING Ŭ The next big kitchen craze after the air fryer Ŭ Real-ingredient recipes for guilt-free indulgence Ŭ Healthy, protein-rich and family-friendly Comparative title: Ŭ The Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook by Dana Angelo White Ŭ Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz Rights sold to: Ŭ Sweden (Tukan förlag)

With her trademark: warmth and creativity, Maria transforms everyday ingredients into velvety ice creams, refreshing sorbets and protein-packed treats. It is all made with real food, no refined sugar, no additives and no guilt. Living with type 1 diabetes, she brings unique insight and precision to every recipe, proving that balance and indulgence can happily coexist. From classic vanilla and dark chocolate to pistachio, mango, matcha and tahini brownie, this is pure ice-cream joy for every craving and every diet. Packed with step-by-step tips for mastering your Ninja Creami machine, The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Book is more than a recipe book. It’s a joyful and simple guide to everyday indulgence.

Maria Haugland shares her passion for everyday magic, clean eating, good health and an active lifestyle on her popular instagram profile. She lives in Randaberg with her husband, three children and their dog.

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Gitte Witt & Filip Loebbert

SALAD – SO SIMPLE! 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. Salat 148 x 210 mm / 128 pages FOOD / SALADS / HEALTHY EATING Ŭ Fresh, family-friendly recipes for everyday green meals Ŭ Simple, affordable and full of flavour Comparative titles: Ŭ Salad Freak by Jess Damuck Ŭ Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi

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.

Gitte Witt & Filip Loebbert have run the food universe Gitte & Filip for ten years, first as a blog now on social media. This is their second cookbook.

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Helle Øder Valebrokk

THE GREAT BOOK OF MINCE A celebration of the world’s most versatile ingredient. Everyone loves mince, the humble hero that has fed generations. Is it politically incorrect to embrace it in 2026? Maybe. But this book isn’t about eating more meat: it’s about eating it better, with creativity, respect and joy. Den store kjøttdeigboka 195 x 250 mm / 208 pages

The Great Book of Mince unlocks the full flavour potential of every variety of mince. With 60 recipes from around the world, it transforms mince from everyday necessity to culinary adventure: authentic Bolognese and green lasagne from Italy, the ultimate smashburger and chili con carne from America, Nordic comfort food, Mediterranean classics, Asian street favourites and Latin American spice. Richly photographed and packed with inspiration, this is a globe-trotting tribute to the ingredient we all know and one we’ll never see the same way again.

Helle Øder Valebrokk (b. 1971) is an experienced food writer and cookbook author. For a number of years, she has travelled and written about food from all corners of the world.

Live Krangnes Edvardsen

TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN COOKING Recipes from Grandma's Kitchen

Get inspired to make delicious traditional Norwegian food! Chef Live has worked in gourmet restaurants both in Norway and abroad, but one of her favourite culinary experiences is to come home to her grandmother Ella's traditional food, made from scratch. These are dishes Ella has made throughout her long life, based on highquality ingredients, often sourced from the nature around her. In this book, you will find recipes for traditional griddle baking, such as flatbread, lefse and more. You’ll learn how to juice and pickle everything from redcurrants and blackcurrants to crowberries, sea buckthorn, and cloudberries. Make your own vinegar from gooseberries and fireweed, preserve the season’s fruit and berries, and brew garden teas from flowers and herbs.

Fra mormors kjøkken 195 x 250 mm / 224 pages FOOD / TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN CUISINE Ŭ Traditional Norwegian recipes with a modern touch Ŭ Focus on preservation and old cooking techniques Ŭ Heartfelt tribute to culinary heritage

From time-honoured cakes and desserts to classic everyday dinners like meatballs, stews, cabbage rolls, fish balls in curry sauce, pollock cakes, and herring— this is a heartfelt tribute to Norwegian culinary heritage, inviting a new generation to taste, treasure, and pass it on.

Live Edvardsen is a chef and has worked in gourmet restaurants both at home and abroad. Most recently as head chef at the restaurant Credo in Trondheim. She has also been a judge in the TV success Masterchef Young Talents.

KNITTING

Nina Birkeland

KNIT BIG

Knitting patters for sizes XL-5XL

With Knit Big, it will no longer be challenging to find knitting patterns for flattering knit pieces in sizes XL (44) and up to 5XL (52). Author and knitting designer Nina Birkeland has created these patterns to fit perfectly, regardless of size and shape.

Strikk stort 195 x 250 mm FASHION / KNITTING / LARGE SIZES

Knitting larger items takes time, and yarn costs money. Therefore, the book presents 32 models with three different body shapes, straight, A-shape and over-size, so you can easily find the models you know will fit you. Tables help you follow your size throughout the pattern. The book also has a section with general advice and tips on how to easily adjust the model you want to suit your body exactly. In Knit Big there are patterns for sweaters, jackets and vests for everyday wear.

Nina Birkeland has been knitting since before school age. She comes from a family with extensive needlework knowledge and has collaborated with well-known designers such as Tine Solheim. She has always also created her own designs.

Un-told - Pia Marlene Øye & Marte Hasselø

KNITS FROM THE THORBJØRN EGNER UNIVERSE This book is filled with knitting patterns built on the fantastical universe of Thorbjørn Egner, one of Norway's most beloved children's authors and illustrators. Knitting designers Pia Marlene Øye and Marte Hasselø have developed 25 patterns based on Thorbjørn Egner's original drawings, so everyone now can knit Claus Climbermouse's knitted trousers. In addition to fun sweaters with motifs such Karius and Bactus, you'll find fun accesories such as the hare hat with ears. All recipes are designed around using quality-wool, with a nice, sturdy design that will keep the children warm and happy. The models and techniques vary a little, but most of the patterns are easy enough for knitters of all levels to master. Even beginners - and children - can make the fox scarf.

STRIKK fra Thorbjørn Egners verden 210 x 277 mm FASHION / KNITTING / THORBJØRN EGNER

The book includes 25 patterns from 1-10 years old, and a selection of patterns for adult sizes.

Marte Hasselø and Pia Marlene Øye are the entrepreneurs of the knitting and yarn company Un-told. They are both knitting designers with a burning interest in yarn, wool and just about everything creative and crafty! They produce their own yarn qualities, and have previously each published their own knitting book.

KNITTING

Camilla Dingsøyr

KNIT YOUR OWN FASHION WARDROBE Knit your own statement pieces and accessories and elevate your wardrobe to new heights!

Strikk din egen fashion-garderobe 210 x 277 mm / 176 pages FASHION / KNITTING Ŭ Fashion-inspired knitting patterns Ŭ Designs from everyday to statement pieces Ŭ Encourages creativity and personal style

In Knit Your Own Fashionable Wardrobe, one of Norway’s leading knitting designers, Camilla Dingsøyr, presents patterns inspired by some of her favourite fashion icons. These include Katie Holmes, Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Lauren, Princess Anne, Britney Spears, Neneh Cherry and, of course, Carrie Bradshaw. You'll find designs to elevate your everyday look, as well as pieces perfect for dressing up. With this book, you can even knit an entire wardrobe if you wish. The author encourages you to get creative and add your own personal twist, making each piece uniquely yours. Alongside the patterns, she shares insights from her own style journey and offers tips on how to style your new handmade garments. Camilla Dingsøyr has created one of the most popular and groundbreaking knitwear brands in Norway, by focusing on creativity, style, genre, colours and playful cuts. She has a unique ability to spot trends before anyone else and creates unique designs based on her own fashion sense. Her designs are simple, cool and classic. This book is suitable for knitters of all levels.

Camilla Dingsøyr (b. 1975) is an art director and graphic designer trained at Westerdals School of Communication and the Norwegian School of Creative Studies. In the last 14 years, she has worked as a freelance designer, with assignments in the culture sector for clients including Astrup Fearnley and Det Norske Teater. She also runs her own knitwear studio where she designs and sells knitting patterns. 54

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Camilla Dingsøyr

KNIT YOUR OWN WARDROBE ESSENTIALS Knit Your Own Wardrobe Essentials teaches you to knit the garments you never tire of. Here you will find patterns for beloved essentials, wonderful knits from innermost to outermost layer, timeless classics and chic fashion knits. In other words, everything you need to make wardrobe essentials—all year round!

Strikk din egen basisgarderobe 195 x 250 mm / 184 pages FASHION Ŭ Timeless wardrobe staples in knit form Ŭ Focus on sustainability and longevity Ŭ For knitters of all levels

Author Camilla Dingsøyr designs simple, delicate and classic garments, often with a twist—on several occasions creating new trend garments in the Norwegian knitwear landscape. The book is jam-packed with both new and classic knits that you can make for years to come—and perhaps pass on to the next generation.

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Ida Wirak Trettevik

KNITS FOR KIDS One of Norway’s most famous and beloved knitting designers, Witre Design, has launched her very first collection of knitting patterns for children. The garments are playful and colourful, designed for the everyday life with small children throughout the year. For the summer you can knit dresses and tops, and for the colder months there are patterns for short and long jackets, thick and thin jumpers, and much more. Strikk til barn 195 x 250 mm / 184 pages Ŭ Playful, colourful knits for children aged 2–12 Ŭ Includes accessories like hats and mittens Ŭ By one of Norway’s most popular designers

There are also patterns for accessories, such as balaclavas, mittens, scarves, and hats. Most of the patterns are unisex and are therefore suitable for both boys and girls. The patterns are designed for children aged 2 to 12.

Rights sold to: Ŭ Denmark (Turbine)

Ida Wirak Trettevik (b. 1989) is the woman behind Witre design, one of Norway's most popular knitting patterns. The first patterns launched in 2018, and from the start, Witre design has focused on a modern expression for knitted garnments and designs, creating patterns that will inspire to knit one's own wardrobe – piece by piece. A strong motivation behind the concept is also to help knitters create pieces of good quality and longevity, adjusted to the individual knitter's own preferences. 58

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Ida Wirak Trettevik

A KNITTER’S YEAR Knitting is not just for the colder seasons, as knitting designer Ida Trettevik proves with the 30 patters found in A Knitter’s Year.

Witre design 210 x 297 mm / 208 pages Ŭ 30 patterns covering all seasons Ŭ Focus on sustainability and slow fashion Ŭ Beloved Norwegian knitting brand Witre Design Rights sold to: Ŭ World English (Search Press Ŭ Denmark (Turbine) Ŭ Finland (Tammi) Ŭ Germany (Frech Verlag)

Knitted clothing has become important for many people in a time of increasing focus on slow fashion and sustainability. Because we take extra good care of clothes we make for ourselves, choosing materials and colours we are fond of and will want to wear for a long time. And because a person who knits knows how much work goes into every single piece of clothing. A Knitter’s Year is a result of this: the desire to knit your own wardrobe, with clothing for every season. The book covers a whole year, and the photos show Ida and her family in well-known locations in Oslo and eventually at their new home on the island of Engeløya in Nordland, Northern Norway.

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Ane-Karine Mørk

BABY KNITS

Gorgeous patterns for jackets, bodysuits, suits, bonnets, rompers, socks – and much more

Baby Knits offers a charming collection of warm, comfortable, and practical knitted garments for babies aged 0–2 years. The book includes patterns for everything from jackets, hats, and suits to a small teddy bear. With a strong focus on functionality, the author ensures that all garments are easy to put on and take off without having to be pulled over the baby’s head. Babystrikk 195 x 250 mm / 160 pages Ŭ Patterns for ages 0–2, including accessories Ŭ Focus on comfort and practicality Ŭ Encourages use of leftover yarn

Each pattern comes with yarn alternatives in various price ranges and qualities, allowing you to adapt the projects to both the season and your budget. Many of the designs also encourage the use of leftover yarn you may have at home. Several patterns are available in premature sizes as well, making the collection even more versatile. The book also features a small selection of patterns for mothers. Both expectant and new mums will appreciate soft cardigans and warm, protective nursing pads.

Ane-Karine Øvrum (b. 1988) is a mid-wife and designer of children's clothing. She is known on Instagram as @littleandloop. She lives in Sandefjord with her husband and three kids.

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Nina Granlund Sæther

NORWEGIAN MITTENS

34 patterns inspired by traditional Norwegian knitting

Timeless mittens, powerful stories – 34 patterns rooted in Norwegian tradition

Vottestrikk 195 x 250 mm / 160 pages Ŭ 34 mitten patterns inspired by tradition Ŭ Each design named after a pioneering Norwegian woman Ŭ Combines history, feminism and practical knitting

In this inspiring collection, acclaimed designer Nina Granlund Sæther presents 34 exquisite mitten patterns, all grounded in the rich heritage of traditional Norwegian knitting. Using pure Norwegian wool yarn, each design features elegant, contemporary colour palettes that are fresh, muted, and beautifully balanced. What sets this book apart is its subtle feminist thread: each mitten is named after a remarkable Norwegian woman—trailblazers like Aasta Hansteen, Betzy Kjelsberg, Camilla Collett, and Gina Krog. Alongside each pattern, you’ll find a short introduction to their lives and legacies, celebrating their contributions while keeping their stories quite literally in your hands. The book is also a practical treasure trove for knitters. It addresses the most common questions and challenges: covering yarn and colour selection, needle types, gauge, sizing, picking up stitches for the thumb, how to read and mirror pattern diagrams, correcting mistakes, decorative techniques, and final finishing. Whether you’re an experienced knitter or a beginner eager to learn, you'll find expert support and inspiration on every page. All patterns are available in both women’s and men’s sizes. The mitten is close to designer Nina Granlund Sæther's heart – it is one of her favourite items to knit and design, and she is perhaps our foremost designer of knitted mittens in Norway. There is no one better to help you keep your hands warm through the colder seasons.

Nina Granlund Sæther is a journalist and editor. She trained as an arts and crafts teacher and has written several books on handcraft. She contributes patterns to the weekly press and gives lessons on knitting.