February 2025 - Author Linnea Hartsuyker (The Half-Drowned King)

 "Lovers of epic rejoice! Hartsuyker illuminates these old stories with authority and visceral detail, bringing to life the adventure, bleak beauty, and human struggle that lie at their heart. A vivid and gripping read." -- Madeline Miller, author of THE SONG OF ACHILLES

In February and March we have three events surrounding the Golden Wolf Saga trilogy by Linnea Hartsuyker. Come back to this page for updates.

Please join us in the library's Community Room for a meet-the-author event on February 19, 2025, at 5:30pm.  Linnea Hartsuyker, author of The Golden Wolf Saga, an epic tale of 9th century Norway, will be at the library to discuss her novels and related aspects of Viking culture. Books will be available for purchase (and signing) at the event, courtesy of MainStreet Bookends of Warner.

Earlier on Feb. 19, at 1pm, our monthly book group will be discussing the first book in the saga, The Half-Drowned King. Anyone may join. Books are available to borrow at the library. Call ahead to reserve a copy.

 

We are also welcoming Ms. Hartsuyker back to the library on March 9th for an afternoon of Viking craft - a discussion of fiber arts and some hands-on activity. Stay tuned for more details.

 

Resources:

• Author's website: www.linneahartsuyker.com
• Q & A with the author (I highly recommend this!) https://stacyalesi.com/2017/07/31/guest-blogger-linnea-hartsuyker/
• Museum of the Viking Age: www.vikingtidsmuseet.no
• Read nonfiction about the Viking era: The Northwomen, by Heather Pringle, and The Children of Ash and Elm, by Neil Price (both part of the library's collection)
  
• Documentaries on the Vikings available to HTL cardholders 
• on Kanopy: www.kanopy.com (login and search for "vikings") 
• on Hoopla, including "The Great Courses: Vikings": www.hoopladigital.com/television/vikings-kenneth-w-harl/16671051
• More on the Heimskringla, the 11th century saga of Norwegian kings, which influenced the Golden Wolf Trilogy: background information; full text English translation (contains spoilers for the trilogy)
• For fun: YouTube video about Viking words still used in the English language today www.youtube.com/watch?v=XimUGRX81V8
  

 (more resources to come)