Lars Mytting Libri

"Lars Mytting writes with an insight, empathy and integrity few others can match" JO NESBO The Reindeer Hunters is the second in a thrilling historical trilogy that began with The Bell in the Lake. The year is 1903, and twenty-two years have passed since Astrid Hekne died in childbirth. Her son Jehans lives on a modest smallholding up in the hills near Butangen, having withdrawn from his community. He is drawn to freedom, to fishing and reindeer hunting, and one day meets a stranger over the body of a huge reindeer buck. Outside the new church in Butangen, Pastor Kai Schweigaard still cares for Astrid Hekne's grave. The village's overworked priest is tormented by his old betrayal, which led to death and to the separation of two powerful church bells cast in memory of two sisters in Astrid's family. Kai is set on finding an ancient tapestry made by the sisters - the Hekne Weave - in the hope that it will reveal how he can remedy his iniquities. Conceived on an epic scale by Norway's bestselling author, The Reindeer Hunters is a novel about love and bitter rivalries, sorrow and courage, about history and myth, and a country as it enters a new era, about the first electric light and the Great War in Europe, where brother stands against brother. Translated from the Norwegian by Deborah Dawkin

This phenomenal Norwegian bestseller explores the deep connection between humans and wood, revealing how chopping and stacking wood can bring clarity to life. Our ancient relationship with fire makes the study of wood a journey into understanding existence itself. Lars Mytting, an expert from Scandinavia, shares insights honed over generations in a region where mastering tools, wood, and heat production is essential for survival. He compiles wisdom from enthusiasts, lifelong growers, and professionals in combustion and tree culture. This work serves as both a practical guide to the best practices for working with this renewable resource and a meditation on human instincts. It covers the art of chopping, stacking, and drying wood in the Scandinavian tradition, resonating with readers worldwide. Whether you are an experienced woodcutter or just beginning to explore this passion, this book is an ideal companion for fireside reading. Lars Mytting, born in 1968 in Favang, Norway, is not only an acclaimed author and journalist but also gained fame for this non-fiction work, which has captivated audiences far beyond Norway.

The latest Scandinavian publishing phenomenon is not a Stieg Larsson-like thriller; it's a book about chopping, stacking, and burning wood that has sold more than 200,000 copies in Norway and Sweden and has been a fixture on the bestseller lists there for more than a year. Norwegian Wood provides useful advice on the rustic hows and whys of taking care of your heating needs, but it's also a thoughtful attempt to understand man's age-old predilection for stacking wood and passion for open fires. An intriguing window into the exoticism of Scandinavian culture, the book also features enough inherently interesting facts and anecdotes and inspired prose to make it universally appealing. The U.S. edition is a fully updated version of the Norwegian original, and includes an appendix of U.S.-based resources and contacts.

The first novel in a thrilling Norwegian historical trilogy - by the author of The Sixteen Trees of the Somme

A family saga of epic proportions unfolds in a remote Norwegian mountain farmstead, where Edvard grows up under the watchful eye of his grandfather, Sverre. The mysterious death of Edvard's parents when he was just three leaves him with a haunting void and only a faint memory of his mother. Central to this enigma is the fate of his grandfather's brother, Einar, whose disappearance seems intertwined with the family’s past. When a beautifully crafted coffin arrives for Sverre long before his time, Edvard is propelled into a quest for truth, sparking hope that Einar may still be alive. This journey takes him from Norway to the Shetlands and the battlefields of France, leading to the revelation of an extraordinary inheritance. The narrative intricately weaves themes of love for wood, self-discovery, and the weight of history, creating a moving tale that spans a century. As a romantic historical thriller, the story serves as both a gripping page-turner and a reflective exploration of identity, life's meaning, and moral responsibility. Translated from Norwegian by Paul Russell Garrett, this work is a testament to the power of family secrets and the quest for understanding.

'Du hast keine Kunden, du hast einen Fanclub', sagt Åge Rudi über die Tankstelle seines Freundes Erik Fyksen. Klar, es gibt weder ein Bistro noch eine gigantische Waschanlage wie bei der Konkurrenz, und das Sechziger-Jahre-Design, in dem Eriks Freundin die alte Tankstelle stilecht renoviert hat, bevor sie ihn verließ, ist auch nicht jedermanns Sache. Dafür weiß Erik alles über die Autos, die er liebevoll repariert, und kann für das ungewöhnlichste Modell Ersatzteile besorgen. Nur dumm, daß die Landstraße begradigt werden soll und bald nicht mehr an seiner Tankstelle vorbeiführen wird. Erik will sich nicht kampflos ergeben, doch seine Pläne werden von seinem alten Rivalen Harald durchkreuzt. Der hatte ihm schon damals seine erste große Liebe ausgespannt, die schweigsame Tora mit den blauschwarzen Haaren, die Erik einfach nicht vergessen kann.

De man & het hout is een onontbeerlijke en praktische handleiding voor alles wat te maken heeft met het kappen, hakken, stapelen en het in de fik steken van alle soorten hout. Wanneer moet je de boom omhakken om het beste brandhout te krijgen? Hoe houd je een kampvuur eindeloos aan de gang? Wat valt er uit de houtstapel af te leiden over het karakter van de stapelaar? Op deze en nog veel meer vragen geeft dit boek een antwoord.

Po dvaadvaceti letech. Jeden z architektových synů Jehans vyrostl u pěstounů, stal se z něj zdatný lovec a hospodář. Pastor si stále vyčítá své selhání, kdy nechal odvézt kostel i zvony, a nepřestává hledat záhadný tkaný obraz s vyobrazením Noci zmaru, kdy skončí náš svět. Jehans je hlava otevřená a usmyslí si, že zaostalou obec rozsvítí prvními elektrickými lampami. Jeho dvojče, Victor, vyrostl v Anglii ve zcela jiných podmínkách. Setkají se na lovu sobů v norských horách a prožijí dramatické chvíle. Za přispění místního pastora pochopí, že jsou bratři a měli by se pokusit vytáhnout zvon z jezera. Po dalších deseti letech Victor odchází bojovat do Velké války jako jeden z prvních letců - a jeho zážitky v mnohém připomínají obraz konce světa vytkaný na starém gobelínu. Lars Mytting udržel vysoko nasazenou laťku i ve druhém dílu. "Epický a okouzlující historický román uvádí odlehlou norskou vesnici do moderní doby… V této fascinující historické sáze mají láska a tradice téměř kouzelný účinek." Foreword Reviews

Die Deutschen überfallen Norwegen und Astrid Hekne schließt sich dem Widerstand an. Sie hat den Kampfgeist ihrer Großmutter geerbt. Die hatte einst dem jungen Pfarrer von Butangen den Tod vorausgesagt. Fast am Ende seines Lebens findet er bei einem gewagten Sabotageakt in Astrid die Komplizin, nach der er immer gesucht hat.Lars Mytting erzählt von einem norwegischen Tal in den Jahren 1936 ‒ 1945 und von widerständigen Frauen und Männern mit Pioniergeist. Sie lassen Mythen und Aberglauben hinter sich, trotzen Not und Krieg und machen sich auf den Weg in eine neue Zeit.