On December 3rd, join us for a conversation on David Øybo’s novel "Julebord: The Holiday Party," with the author and panelists Dr. Alexander Lasareff-Mironoff and Hana Mironoff! The panel will explore Øybo's page-turning literary whodunnit about a holiday murder in the far north of Norway. In addition to discussing rural hospitals, surfing, and how to survive a Julebord in Scandinavia, they'll also the medical topics explored in the book, specifically FGM and PAS, and how shortcuts in thinking can sometimes fool us.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is the leading center for Nordic culture in the United States. It offers a wide range of programs that illuminate the culture and vitality of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scandinavia House offerings include diverse exhibitions and film series, as well as concerts and other performances, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s activities.