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 CIRCE and 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:

 

About the author:

• 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/
• A video interview with Linnea H. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kef5w5SNRM
  
• An article by LH about Viking Women: Weaving History and Progress 

About Vikings and Norwegian History

• Museum of the Viking Age: www.vikingtidsmuseet.no
• Nonfiction about the Viking era that we have in our collection:
• The Northwomen, by Heather Pringle
• The Children of Ash and Elm, by Neil Price
• Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age, by Eleanor Barraclough
  
• Crash Course on the Vikings: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc5zUK2MKNY
• 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
• 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)
• Skalds and skaldic poetry - www.britannica.com/art/skaldic-poetry
  
• Additional YouTube videos of interest: 
• An interview conducted by LH with fellow author Nancy Marie Brown about women in the Viking age. (Northshire Bookstore, in VT)
• Viking words still used in the English language today (RobWords)
  
• An Incredible Viking Voyage—Made Entirely of Paper (National Geographic)
  
• What Made the Viking Longship So Terrifyingly Effective (Smithsonian)