Available for order from most bookshops
Plan your hols or give the gift of armchair travel!
Amazon: For delivery to Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the UK, the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, and many more.
Blackwell's (UK, Europe, worldwide)
Saxo (Denmark)
Hugendubel (Germany) Thalia (Germany)
Orell Füssli (Switzerland)
Barnes & Noble (US), Bookshop.org (US)
Rakuten Kobo (Asia, worldwide), Kinokuniya (Japan, Asia)
On Bornholm: The book is available at the Hammershus Visitor Center, the Martin Andersen Nexø museum, William Dam Boghandel, Bog og Ide in Nexø, and Olivarius in Svaneke.
In Copenhagen: Get your copy at ark books and Books&Company.
In Berlin: You can order a copy at the Nordic bookshop, Pankebuch.
A Bornholm Reader, a unique collection of writing on Bornholm, a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, is out now! Whether you’re on holiday on Bornholm or an armchair traveller, these articles and stories will give you fascinating insights into this extraordinary island’s turbulent history and bright future.
Edited by Tina Hirschbuehl, A Bornholm Reader explores a range of topics through the works of accomplished authors: Jens Svane Boutrup, Niels Geckler, Rakel Haslund-Gjerrild, Ane Ipsen, Henning Ipsen, Bruno Kaufmann, Dennis Gade Kofod, Thomas Kofoed Poulsen, Lars Kofoed Rømer, and Henrik Yde.
A Bornholm Reader is published by Flame Point Press and is available as an Ebook and as a paperback.
Embark on a literary adventure to an extraordinary place:
What readers have said
"We need more great readers such as this to entertain and inform us on our travels."
"...the content is perennial; a great book to hang on to for years."
"...highly readable and entertaining...A nice gift for anyone interested in Nordic countries, islands and armchair traveling, as well as visitors looking for a clear introduction and cultural background for their trip."
"The literary section concludes with two short stories by Rakel Haslund-Gjerrild, whose 'Last Fisherman' will remain in my memory long after I have put the 'Bornholm Reader' aside."
"A great book, easy to read - I have never been to Bornholm but with the book I am there."
Bornholm, a proud Danish island with unique characteristics, an international history, and a strategic location in the Baltic Sea.
In this captivating anthology, contributions* by acclaimed local authors offer a glimpse into the island’s soul, from its fascinating past to its contemporary life and spirit.
Whether you’re scaling heathery heights, or sipping coffee and enjoying hygge at a village café, this traveller’s companion will delight, inform, and entertain you. Short stories, engaging island lore, and insightful articles will enrich your experience, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the island’s past, present, and future – and its importance on the world stage.
A Bornholm Reader is about a rocky island in the Baltic Sea – but it’s also about longing and belonging, and hardship and hope, making it a resonant read for anyone who connects with these themes.
* Where noted in the book, the texts were originally written in Danish and translated by the editor.
Happy travels!
The editor gratefully acknowledges funding from Jorck’s Fond, Denmark and editorial support from Texthouse, Scotland.
Bornholm, a proud Danish island with unique characteristics, an international history, and a strategic location in the Baltic Sea.
In this captivating anthology, contributions* by acclaimed local authors offer a glimpse into the island’s soul, from its fascinating past to its contemporary life and spirit.
Whether you’re scaling heathery heights, or sipping coffee and enjoying hygge at a village café, this traveller’s companion will delight, inform, and entertain you. Short stories, engaging island lore, and insightful articles will enrich your experience, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the island’s past, present, and future – and its importance on the world stage.
A Bornholm Reader is about a rocky island in the Baltic Sea – but it’s also about longing and belonging, and hardship and hope, making it a resonant read for anyone who connects with these themes.
* Where noted in the book, the texts were originally written in Danish and translated by the editor.
Happy travels!
The editor gratefully acknowledges funding from Jorck’s Fond, Denmark and editorial support from Texthouse, Scotland.
When I travel to places that are new to me, I try to seek out local writing – to read in cafés, at the beach or on a park bench, or back at my accommodation after a long day of exploring the sights, sounds, and tastes, whether in a city or in nature. Bornholm seemed to have a lot of stories to tell, but not many of them had been told in English. Creating "A Bornholm Reader" turned into a veritable journey of discovery, and I hope the book, through its universal themes and personal perspectives, can inspire readers on their own journeys.
Tina Hirschbuehl
About the editor
Tina Hirschbuehl works as an editor/translator for the Centre for Development and Environment (University of Bern, Switzerland) and as a consultant for the UN. She holds degrees from the University of Sussex, UK and Malmö University, Sweden. Tina, who is half-German/half-Danish, grew up in Japan and has lived in the UK, France, Switzerland, and Thailand. She embarked on the task of creating A Bornholm Reader as an independent project, developing the concept, coordinating with the contributors, and curating and translating the content. Her mother is a Kofod from Bornholm, where the family goes back several generations.
Credits:
Book cover design: Tiziana Dall’Antonia-Greger
Author photograph: Manon Hufschmid Hirschbuehl
Illustrated map of Bornholm: Anouk Hufschmid Hirschbuehl
Contact
Tina Hirschbuehl
Bangkok - London - Bern - Bornholm
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