6 Books to Read After Watching The Northman

Posted on April 21, 2022

by Franco V

Robert Eggers’ (The Lighthouse, The Witch), new film The Northman has just hit theaters. While the plot borrows quite a bit from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, you might have left wondering what to read after watching an exciting film about Vikings and revenger. Well, look no further than this list of Viking-inspired fantasy, Scandanavian tales, and downright classics of literature to whet your appetite for even more adventure.

The Mercies

The Mercies

Print | eBook | eAudiobook

The Long Ships

The Long Ships

Print

Beofulf

Beowulf

eAudiobook 

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