The Guardians of Iceland - Book Club

We'll be meeting the first week of January to discuss The Guardians of Iceland by Heidi Herman. There are 25 short stories, giving you the opportunity to read whatever fits into your December schedule. Be warned, the book is largely unavailable through free means, but is very affordable digitally and via paperback.

Where to find the book (as of 11/16/2025):
(If there are other local sources I should add, let me know)

Hard Copies (paper and hardback):
Delaware County Libraries - 0 of 0 copies available
Free Library of Philadelphia - 0 of 0 copies available
Montgomery County Libraries - 1 of 1 copies available

eBooks:
DCL - 0 of 0 copies
FLP - 0 of 0 copies
MCL - 0 of 0 copies

Audiobooks:
DCL - 0 of 0 copies
FLP - 0 of 0 copies
MCL - 0 of 0 copies

Summary:

This collection of Icelandic fairy tales and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. These stories of trolls, magic, Hidden People, and creatures from the sea were passed down from generation to generation, told on cold winter nights in front of the fire before being written down a hundred years ago.
The stories are brought together here and updated, so now you can read about trolls that wandered throughout Iceland, the race of Hidden People with strong magic powers and the four powerful beings that protect Iceland from all invaders. The mermaids and mermen, giants, shape-shifting seals, and dragons in disguise are here for you to discover.

Published October 24, 2016
133 pages