Penguin Random House, author portrait placeholder image

Sigrid Undset

Sigrid Undset is a major figure in early-twentieth-century literature. A Norwegian born in Denmark in 1881, she worked with the Norwegian underground during the Second World War, fled to Sweden in 1940, and later came to the United States. She is the author of many works of fiction as well as several books for young readers and a number of nonfiction titles. Her novels encompass a variety of settings and time periods, ranging from medieval romances such as the Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy—generally considered to be her masterwork—and The Master of Hestviken tetralogy to modern novels such as The Winding Road, Ida Elisabeth, and The Faithful Wife. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928. Sigrid Undset died in 1949.
Kristin Lavransdatter
Kristin Lavransdatter, III: The Cross
Kristin Lavransdatter, II: The Wife
Gunnar's Daughter
Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath
The Son Avenger
In the Wilderness
The Axe
The Snake Pit
The Cross
The Bridal Wreath
The Mistress of Husaby

Books

Kristin Lavransdatter
Kristin Lavransdatter, III: The Cross
Kristin Lavransdatter, II: The Wife
Gunnar's Daughter
Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath
The Son Avenger
In the Wilderness
The Axe
The Snake Pit
The Cross
The Bridal Wreath
The Mistress of Husaby

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

Read more

National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

Read more