A frog in the fjord

Described by Forbes Magazine as one of the 5 most revealing books about Scandinavia, “A Frog in the Fjord – One Year in Norway” is the ultimate guide to understanding Norway, its people and its language as well as Scandinavian culture in general.

Whether you are interested in Norway for travels, work, studies, or a partner, this book is a must-read. Cappelen Damm published a Norwegian version of this book in 2017, under the title «En frosk i fjorden: Kunsten å bli norsk». It was on the bestseller list in Norway, and has since become a book sold more than 11,000 copies worlwide in 4 different languages. (English, Norwegian, French and now Spanish)

Lorelou Desjardins is a writer and a journalist expert in Norwegian culture. She is a columnist in Norway’s most read newspaper Verdens Gang. She is often interviewed in international media on her expertise and unique view on Norwegian culture.