Join author and journalist Jens M. Johansson in conversation with author and journalist Ina Strøm about his new novel Bare la dem komme (2026).
The novel follows Tom, who visits his mother Camilla after two years without contact. She lives alone in a run down house by a lake and is seriously ill. As time passes, Tom asks her to tell him about her life. Her stories explore love, restlessness, rebellion, loss and longing.
Bare la dem komme explores the relationship between a mother and son, memories, grief and what remains when a person approaches the end of life.
The conversation will explore the novel and themes including literature, family relationships, grief, love and the life stories we leave behind.
About “De beste bøkene”
The event is part of “De beste bøkene”, a series at Sandefjord Library focusing on current Norwegian fiction.
Practical information
Admission: Free
Admission is free, but a ticket is required to guarantee a place. Unused tickets will be made available to others when the event begins.
Doors open 15 minutes before the event. Please arrive no later than five minutes before the start.
If you are unable to use your ticket, please notify the organiser at bibliotek@sandefjord.kommune.no