Scandinavia Books: The Best Reads on Northern Europe
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- 11 Apr 2023
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Here at Life in Norway, we often cover stories from around the region. We have so much in common with our Nordic neighbours, after all!
Check out out our Scandinavia blog for plenty of stories from all over Northern Europe. But for a deeper dive into the region, nothing beats a book. In this article, we take a look at the best non-fiction books about Scandinavia.
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Best Scandinavia non-fiction books
First off, we'll start by taking a look at the leading non-fiction titles. These titles are a fantastic way to take a look at the region’s history, lifestyle and culture from a broad perspective.
The Almost Nearly Perfect People by Michael Booth
The 2014 book’s subtitle ‘Behind the myth of the Scandinavian utopia’ suggests it takes a negative perspective on the north, but it’s first and foremost a witty travelogue.
It seeks to answer whether Nordic people really are as happy as the surveys suggest, visiting the five main Nordic countries on the way.
Viking Economics by George Lakey
“How the Scandinavians got it right—and how we can, too” is a tempting subtitle for anyone interested in the Nordic model of economics.
Lakey accepts that the Nordic model cannot be used as-is in other parts of the world, but argues that there are still things other countries (in particular the US and UK) can learn. Read More…
