Winter Stories
Ingvild Rishøi
Dec 2025 · Simon and Schuster · Narrated by Ulf Bjorklund and Jesse Vilinsky
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The internationally acclaimed and nationally bestselling author of Brightly Shining returns with a trio of tender, powerful stories of courage and overcoming adversity
Ingvild Rishøi is one of Scandinavia’s most revered literary voices and winner of the Dobloug Prize from the Swedish Academy. Following the nationally bestselling novel Brightly Shining, she has returned with the highly acclaimed and award-winning collection Winter Stories.
In these brilliantly rendered stories, Rishøi paints three tender and indelible portraits of life on the fringes of society in contemporary Norway and the very human desire to take care of those closest to us, even at risk to ourselves. The first story, “We Can’t Help Everyone”, is a heartfelt depiction of a young mother trying to teach her dreamy daughter about the realities of the world. The central story, “The Right Thomas”, explores both the beauty of a relationship that crosses class boundaries and the challenges of a father returning to society after incarceration while trying to protect his son. And in the final story, “Siblings”, Rishøi brings the reader on a childish adventure that takes a precarious turn when an older sister leads her two younger siblings away to a place where she feels they will finally all be safe.
Winter Stories is a masterful triptych from a major international writer renowned for her ability to say a great deal in few words. It is a poignant reminder of the power of hope, loyalty, and unexpected kindness during dark times.
Ingvild Rishøi is one of Scandinavia’s most revered literary voices and winner of the Dobloug Prize from the Swedish Academy. Following the nationally bestselling novel Brightly Shining, she has returned with the highly acclaimed and award-winning collection Winter Stories.
In these brilliantly rendered stories, Rishøi paints three tender and indelible portraits of life on the fringes of society in contemporary Norway and the very human desire to take care of those closest to us, even at risk to ourselves. The first story, “We Can’t Help Everyone”, is a heartfelt depiction of a young mother trying to teach her dreamy daughter about the realities of the world. The central story, “The Right Thomas”, explores both the beauty of a relationship that crosses class boundaries and the challenges of a father returning to society after incarceration while trying to protect his son. And in the final story, “Siblings”, Rishøi brings the reader on a childish adventure that takes a precarious turn when an older sister leads her two younger siblings away to a place where she feels they will finally all be safe.
Winter Stories is a masterful triptych from a major international writer renowned for her ability to say a great deal in few words. It is a poignant reminder of the power of hope, loyalty, and unexpected kindness during dark times.
The internationally acclaimed and nationally bestselling author of Brightly Shining returns with a trio of tender, powerful stories of courage and overcoming adversity
Ingvild Rishøi is one of Scandinavia’s most revered literary voices and winner of the Dobloug Prize from the Swedish Academy. Fo...
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Ingvild Rishøi was born and raised in Oslo. She has published several collections of stories in Norway as well as her debut novel, Brightly Shining. Brightly Shining is published or forthcoming in twenty-nine territories and is being adapted for film. Rishøi was awarded the prestigious Dobloug Prize by the Swedish Academy for her contributions to Norwegian literature.
Diane Oatley is an award-winning writer and literary translator. She has translated over forty works of Norwegian fiction and nonfiction, including two titles longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award.
Diane Oatley is an award-winning writer and literary translator. She has translated over forty works of Norwegian fiction and nonfiction, including two titles longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award.
Ingvild Rishøi was born and raised in Oslo. She has published several collections of stories in Norway as well as her debut novel, Brightly Shining. Brightly Shining is published or forthcoming in twenty-nine territories and is being adapted for film. Rishøi was awarded the prestigious Dobloug Pr...
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