Summer Book Club: The Nearly Perfect People

To new readers, velkommen! For the past three years, Nordiska has hosted its own book club for fellow Nordic reading enthusiasts to connect and be in community with one another virtually. We invite you to expand your Nordic reading repertoire and discuss a variety of written works with us. Thank you to all those who

January Book Club: Nordic Visions

Lihkolaš ođđa jagi! Gott nytt år! Happy New Year Nordic reading enthusiasts! I hope you all have had a warm and bright holiday season and that you left out the proper offerings for your household spirits. Thank you to all those who were able to join us during this busy time of year in December

Summer Book Club: Iceland’s Hidden Folk

To all of you who are new, velkommen! Nordiska has launched its own book club for fellow Nordic reading enthusiasts to connect and be in community with one another virtually. We invite you to expand your Nordic reading repertoire and discuss a variety of written works with us the last Thursday of each month. To

February Book Club: Animal Life

Nordiska’s Book Club To all of you who are new, velkommen! Nordiska has launched its own book club for fellow Nordic reading enthusiasts to connect and be in community with one another virtually. We invite you to expand your Nordic reading repertoire and discuss a variety of written works with us the last Thursday of

Nordiska Holiday Gift Guide 2022

The holiday season is fast approaching with the the winter solstice just a month away. It is also the first Sunday of Advent for those who observe the season. No matter what you are celebrating this year, it is the time to stock up on candles, pile on the cozy blankets and warm up the

Nail-Biting Nordic Spirits and Creatures

To kick-off spooky season proper, we will be looking at some of the scariest specters from Nordic folklore and legend. Many readers are likely familiar with tales of trolls, like “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” and stories of Nisser or Tomten. Here are some lesser known but nevertheless hair-raising characters from Nordic oral tradition. Scroll

October Book Club: The Creak on the Stairs

Nordiska’s Book Club To all of you who are new, velkommen! Nordiska has launched its own book club for fellow Nordic reading enthusiasts to connect and be in community with one another virtually. We invite you to expand your Nordic reading repertoire and discuss a variety of written works with us the last Thursday of

August Book Club: Sprakkar Secrets

Sprakkar- (noun) old Icelandic for extraordinary or outstanding women Nordiska’s Book Club To all of you who are new, welcome! Nordiska has launched its own book club for fellow Nordic reading enthusiasts to connect and be in community with one another virtually. We invite you to expand your Nordic reading repertoire and discuss a variety

September Book Club: How Iceland Changed the World

Nordiska’s Book Club To all of you who are new, welcome! Nordiska has launched its own book club for fellow Nordic reading enthusiasts to connect and be in community with one another virtually during these unique times. We invite you to expand your Nordic reading repertoire and discuss a variety of written works with us

Omnom: Bean-To-Bar Icelandic Innovation

What do chocolate, Iceland and Zac Efron have in common? The Netflix series, Down to Earth hosted by Zac Efron features Reykjavík-based chocolate company Omnom.