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An author and former detective on Norway's Easter tradition of reading crime fiction

In Norway, Easter is celebrated by reading crime fiction. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe investigates this holiday tradition with author and former homicide detective Jorn Lier Horst.

Published April 5, 2026, 12:36 PM
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An author and former detective on Norway's Easter tradition of reading crime fiction

An author and former detective on Norway's Easter tradition of reading crime fiction

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In Norway, Easter is celebrated by reading crime fiction. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe investigates this holiday tradition with author and former homicide detective Jorn Lier Horst.

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