Barbara Sjoholm Bücher

Set in 19th century Denmark, this novel explores themes of love and independence through the lives of two sisters, Nik and Maj. Nik, a spirited tomboy, enjoys fossil hunting on Fur Island, while Maj pursues her teaching ambitions alongside her friend Eva. A summer romance ignites between Nik and a young musician, Carl, complicating family dynamics and friendships. As the sisters navigate passion and jealousy, their lives reach a turning point in Copenhagen. This is the first installment in a two-part series, with a sequel continuing their journey.

"The story of the Indigenous S?mi living in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia unfolds across borders and centuries, in museums and private collections. Deftly written and amply illustrated, From Lapland to S?pmi brings to light the history of collecting, displaying, and returning S?mi material culture, as well as the story of S?mi creativity and individual and collective agency"-- Provided by publisher

An exploration of the winter wonders and entangled histories of Scandinavia's northernmost landscapes--now back in print with a new afterword by the author After many years of travel in the Nordic countries--usually preferring to visit during the warmer months--Barbara Sjoholm found herself drawn to Lapland and Sápmi one winter just as mørketid, the dark time, set in. What ensued was a wide-ranging journey that eventually spanned three winters, captivatingly recounted in The Palace of the Snow Queen. From observing the annual construction of the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, to crossing the storied Finnmark Plateau in Norway, to attending a Sámi film festival in Finland, Sjoholm dives deep into the rich traditions and vibrant creative communities of the North. She writes of past travelers to Lapland and contemporary tourists in Sápmi, as well as of her encounters with Indigenous reindeer herders, activists, and change-makers. Her new afterword bears witness to the perseverance of the Sámi in the face of tourism, development, and climate change. Written with keen insight and humor, The Palace of the Snow Queen is a vivid account of Sjoholm's adventures and a timely investigation of how ice and snow shape our imaginations and create a vision that continues to draw visitors to the North.