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  • Advent

    The Wintery Icelandic Christmas Classic

    by Gunnar Gunnarsson ...
    Translated by Philip Roughton ...
    'As we come nearer to Christmas this wondrous book becomes ever more poignant and magical. Once read never forgotten' Michael MorpurgoEvery winter, in the days leading up to Christmas, Benedikt walks into the snowy mountains of Iceland to rescue sheep lost in the blizzards.With his dog and his ram by his side, traversing wild snowstorms and crystalline nights, fuelled by endless cups of hot coffee ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Sworn Brothers: A Tale of the Early Days of Iceland

    by Gunnar Gunnarsson ...
    In "The Sworn Brothers," Gunnarsson likely paints a vivid picture of early Icelandic society, focusing on the bond between two sworn brothers who pledge loyalty and support to each other in a challenging and uncertain environment. Set during the early days of Iceland's settlement, the novel would immerse readers in the struggles and triumphs of the Icelandic people as they establish their ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Guest the One-Eyed

    by Gunnar Gunnarsson ...
    The story begins with Gestur, the son of a chieftain, growing up in medieval Iceland. He is known for his physical strength, intelligence, and strong sense of honor. As he matures, Gestur becomes embroiled in the complex political and social dynamics of Icelandic society, which is characterized by feuds, alliances, and shifting loyalties among chieftains.Gestur's journey is marked by various ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How To Live Icelandic

    by Nína Björk Jónsdóttir, Edda Magnus, Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson ...
    Series series How to Live...
    This ultimate guide to one of the world's most beautiful and fascinating island nations is packed with travel tips, cultural and historical facts, and insights from Icelanders into how we can all make our lives a little more Icelandic.Known as ‘The Land of Fire and Ice’, Iceland is a country of contrasts, from the enormous glaciers to the active volcanoes, the summer midnight sun to the briefest ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • 7 best short stories - Iceland

    by Steigrumur J. Porsteinsson, Einar H. Kvaran, Jón Trausti, Gunnar Gunnarsson, Steingrímur J. Þorsteinsson, August Nemo ...
    Series Book 41 - 7 best short stories - specials
    Icelanders have the highest literacy rates in the world. This is largely due to the rich literary tradition developed in this region. In this book, August Nemo brings seven short stories from different authors and periods so that you have an interesting overview of the story in Iceland. - The Story Of Audunn And The Bear by Anonymous. - A Dry Spell By Einar H. Kvaran. - The Old Hay by Guðmundur ... Read more

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    On a wind-stilled bay in Roslagen, Sweden, the Ömheten care home rests where sea meets pine-scented air. After a resident's death, Tore Lindahl, a former policeman, suspects foul play, but his concerns are dismissed as the ramblings of an old man.Lindhahl turns to Veronika Wiklund, a young journalist stuck tracing small-town stories for the local paper. Together, the unlikely duo begins asking ... Read more

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  • After Midnight

    Thirteen Tales for the Dark Hours

    by Daphne du Maurier ...
    From Daphne du Maurier, “a writer of fearless originality” (The Guardian), comes a collection of her thirteen most mesmerizing tales—including iconic stories such as “The Birds” and “Don’t Look Now”—with an introduction by Stephen King.Daphne du Maurier is best known for Rebecca, “one of the most influential novels of the 20th century” (Sarah Waters) and basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic film ... Read more

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  • Exophony

    Voyages Outside the Mother Tongue

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  • A Room Above a Shop

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  • Every One Still Here

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