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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club. Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. Discussions typically take place the last Tuesday of the month in the Halldór Laxness Library at Scandinavia House and online in our Goodreads group during the last week of the month.

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IF ONLY BY VIGDIS HJORTH

IF ONLY BY VIGDIS HJORTH

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On December 10 we'll be discussing IF ONLY, a groundbreaking early novel by celebrated Norwegian author Vigdis Hjorth.

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ÆDNAN BY LINNEA AXELSSON

ÆDNAN BY LINNEA AXELSSON

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On February 13, we'll be discussing Ædnan by Sámi-Swedish author Linnea Axelsson, an epic, multigenerational novel-in-verse about two Sámi families.

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ANTIQUITY BY HANNA JOHANSSON

ANTIQUITY BY HANNA JOHANSSON

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On June 11, we'll be discussing ANTIQUITY by Hanna Johansson, a queer Lolita story of desire, power, obsession, observation, and taboo out now in translation by Kira Josefsson.

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HEROSTORIES

HEROSTORIES

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On September 10 in coordination with Taste of Iceland, we'll be discussing HEROSTORIES by Kristín Svava Tómasdóttir

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THIRTY DAYS OF DARKNESS BY JENNY LUND MADSEN

THIRTY DAYS OF DARKNESS BY JENNY LUND MADSEN

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On March 12, we'll be discussing THIRTY DAYS OF DARKNESS by Jenny Lund Madsen, an atmospheric, darkly funny and twisty debut thriller now out in translation by Megan E. Turney.

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FISHING FOR THE LITTLE PIKE —  WITH TRANSLATOR LOLA ROGERS

FISHING FOR THE LITTLE PIKE — WITH TRANSLATOR LOLA ROGERS

NORDIC BOOK CLUB ONLINE

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On July 16, we'll be discussing Finnish author Juhani Karila's English-language debut FISHING FOR THE LITTLE PIKE.

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MY MEN BY VICTORIA KIELLAND

MY MEN BY VICTORIA KIELLAND

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On January 9, we'll discuss MY MEN by Norwegian author Victoria Kielland.

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THE OTHER NAME (SEPTOLOGY I-II) BY JON FOSSE

THE OTHER NAME (SEPTOLOGY I-II) BY JON FOSSE

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! April 9, we will be reading the first two volumes of the SEPTOLOGY series by Norwegian author Jon Fosse, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize for Literature.

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THE TOWER AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD BY WILLIAM HEINESEN

THE TOWER AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD BY WILLIAM HEINESEN

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FAROE ISLANDS CULTURE DAYSNORDIC BOOK CLUBSeries

Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On May 7, we will be reading THE TOWER AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by Faroese author William Heinesen.

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WHAT KINGDOM

WHAT KINGDOM

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On October 15 we'll be discussing Fine Gråbøl's WHAT KINGDOM, out now in translation by Martin Aitken from Archipelago. 

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2023

MY MEN BY VICTORIA KIELLAND

MY MEN BY VICTORIA KIELLAND

Nordic Book Club Online

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On January 9, we'll discuss MY MEN by Norwegian author Victoria Kielland.

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RESCHEDULED — REYKJAVÍK: A CRIME STORY BY KATRÍN JAKOBSDÓTTIR & RAGNAR JÓNASSON

RESCHEDULED — REYKJAVÍK: A CRIME STORY BY KATRÍN JAKOBSDÓTTIR & RAGNAR JÓNASSON

NORDIC BOOK CLUBVIRTUALSeries

Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On December 5, we'll discuss Reykjavík: A Crime Story.

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A SYSTEM SO MAGNIFICENT IT IS BLINDING BY AMANDA SVENSSON

A SYSTEM SO MAGNIFICENT IT IS BLINDING BY AMANDA SVENSSON

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Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On November 7, we'll discuss "A System So Magnificent It Is Blinding" by Amanda Svensson.

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THE RED BOOK OF FAREWELLS BY PIRKKO SAISIO WITH TRANSLATOR MIA SPANGENBERG

THE RED BOOK OF FAREWELLS BY PIRKKO SAISIO WITH TRANSLATOR MIA SPANGENBERG

NORDIC BOOK CLUBVIRTUALSeries

Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Translator Mia Spangenberg joins us for a special talk on "The Red Book of Farewells" by Finnish author Pirkko Saisio.

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MARTIN A. HANSEN’S THE LIAR

MARTIN A. HANSEN’S THE LIAR

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! On September 12, we’ll be discussing Martin A. Hansen’s The Liar.

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EVIL FLOWERS BY GUNNHILD ØYEHAUG

EVIL FLOWERS BY GUNNHILD ØYEHAUG

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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STOLEN BY ANN-HELÉN LAESTADIUS

STOLEN BY ANN-HELÉN LAESTADIUS

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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The Union of Synchronized Swimmers by Cristina Sandu

The Union of Synchronized Swimmers by Cristina Sandu

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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2022

The Employees by Olga Ravn

The Employees by Olga Ravn

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On […]

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Red Milk by Sjón

Red Milk by Sjón

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On […]

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Carnality by Lina Wolff

Carnality by Lina Wolff

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On […]

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The Last Wild Horses by Maja Lunde

The Last Wild Horses by Maja Lunde

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On September […]

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Quake: A Novel by Auður Jónsdóttir

Quake: A Novel by Auður Jónsdóttir

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On […]

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Online Nordic Book Club - The Book of Reykjavik: A City in Short Fiction

Online Nordic Book Club - The Book of Reykjavik: A City in Short Fiction

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On […]

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Online Nordic Book Club: Dog Park by Sofi Oksanen

Online Nordic Book Club: Dog Park by Sofi Oksanen

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On […]

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2021

The Pastor by Hanne Ørstavik

The Pastor by Hanne Ørstavik

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On […]

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The Memory Theater by Karin Tidbeck

The Memory Theater by Karin Tidbeck

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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Wild Swims by Dorthe Nors

Wild Swims by Dorthe Nors

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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Long Live the Post Horn! by Vigdis Hjorth

Long Live the Post Horn! by Vigdis Hjorth

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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On Time And Water by Andri Snær Magnason

On Time And Water by Andri Snær Magnason

Online Nordic Book Club

NORDIC BOOK CLUBVirtual SeriesSeries

Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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The Women I Think About at Night by Mia Kankimäki

The Women I Think About at Night by Mia Kankimäki

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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Youth & Dependency by Tove Ditlevsen

Online Nordic Book Club — Copenhagen Trilogy Volumes 2 & 3

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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A Drop of Midnight by Jason Diakité

A Drop of Midnight by Jason Diakité

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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2020

Childhood by Tove Ditlevsen

Childhood by Tove Ditlevsen

Online Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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The Brahmadells by Jóanes Nielsen

The Brahmadells by Jóanes Nielsen

Online Nordic Book Club

LiteraryNORDIC BOOK CLUBSeries

Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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COMPANIONS BY CHRISTINA HESSELHOLDT

COMPANIONS BY CHRISTINA HESSELHOLDT

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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PALM BEACH FINLAND BY ANTTI TUOMAINEN

PALM BEACH FINLAND BY ANTTI TUOMAINEN

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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THE BELL IN THE LAKE BY LARS MYTTING

THE BELL IN THE LAKE BY LARS MYTTING

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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THE FAMILY CLAUSE BY JONAS HASSEN KHEMIRI

THE FAMILY CLAUSE BY JONAS HASSEN KHEMIRI

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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MISS ICELAND BY AUÐUR AVA ÓLAFSDÓTTIR

MISS ICELAND BY AUÐUR AVA ÓLAFSDÓTTIR

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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THE SUMMER HOUSE BY PHILIP TEIR

THE SUMMER HOUSE BY PHILIP TEIR

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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WHEN DEATH TAKES SOMETHING YOU GIVE IT BACK BY NAJA MARIE AIDT

WHEN DEATH TAKES SOMETHING YOU GIVE IT BACK BY NAJA MARIE AIDT

ONLINE NORDIC BOOK CLUB

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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THE COURIER BY KJELL OLA DAHL

THE COURIER BY KJELL OLA DAHL

Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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THE COLONEL'S WIFE BY ROSA LIKSOM

THE COLONEL'S WIFE BY ROSA LIKSOM

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. […]

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THE SUMMER OF ELLEN BY AGNETE FRIIS

THE SUMMER OF ELLEN BY AGNETE FRIIS

Nordic Book Club

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Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club. Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. Discussions typically […]

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A FIST OR A HEART BY KRISTÍN EIRÍKSDÓTTIR

A FIST OR A HEART BY KRISTÍN EIRÍKSDÓTTIR

Nordic Book Club

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This event has now been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 12 at 6 PM, and will take place online. Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic […]

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2018

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TUE—January 29—6 PM #NordicBookClub

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TUE—February 26—6 PM #NordicBookClub

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Nordic Noir Book Club

Nordic Noir Book Club

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TUE —DEC 11—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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Nordic Noir Book Club

Nordic Noir Book Club

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TUE —NOV 13—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE —OCT 9—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE —SEPT 11—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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Nordic Noir Book Club

Nordic Noir Book Club

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TUE —JULY 10—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—August 28—6-7 PM #NordicBookClub

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TUE—July 31—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—June 26—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—April 24—6-7 PM #NordicBookClub

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TUE—March 27—6-7 PM #NordicBookClub

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TUE—May 29—6-7 PM #NordicBookClub

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2017

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Mon—February 26—6-7 PM #NordicBookClub

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TUE—January 30—6-7 PM #NordicBookClub

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Nordic Noir Book Club

Nordic Noir Book Club

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MON—8-7-2017—7-8 PM, free

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Nordic Noir Book Club

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MON—7-10-2017—7-8 PM, free

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MON—6-12-2017—7-8 PM, free

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TUE—8-29-2017—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—7-25-2017—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—6-27-2017—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—3-28-2017—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—4-25-2017—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—5-23-2017—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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2016

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TUE—1-31-2017—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE—12-20-2016—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE —11-29-2016—6-7 PM, free #NordicBookClub

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TUE —6-28-2016—6 PM free #NordicBookClub

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TUE – 3-29– 6 PM free #NordicBookClub

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2015

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TUE – 1-26– 6 PM free #NordicBookClub

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TUE – 1-26-2016 – 6 PM free #nordicbookclub

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Nordic Book Club

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TUE – 12-22-2015 – 6 PM Series continues winter 2016 free #nordicbookclub

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Nordic Book Club

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TUE – 11-24-2015 – 6:00 pm Series continues winter 2016 free #nordicbookclub

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