To celebrate Book and Rose Day, we put together ten new books worth reading. All books can also be found as audio books.
In honor of the day of the book and the rose, we compiled Iltalehti’s book recommendations on ten different works that are worth reading or listening to as an audiobook.
Domestic fiction
Enni Mustonen, FactorOttawa
The book is the concluding novel in the book series The Stories of Outsiders. In the book Viena, returns from America to Leppävaara’s old villa. The women of the family get used to living under the same roof again and Viena is looking for a place.
The book dives into 1960s Finland, where Armi Ratia builds the Marimekko Empire, and explores the mental landscape of strong female figures in the world of cultural radicals.
The same book series includes Seer, Mrs. Food and Shepherdess.
Joonas Berghäll, Pink letterTammi
A touching true story from the director of the men’s shift documentary.
When a mother finds a malignant brain tumor, 8-year-old Joonas is in danger of being left alone. A mother writes a letter to her son with instructions for the future. The mother survives and the letter disappears – to be found decades later. ‘
The journey into childhood and the teachings of the mother begins – what is left of them in the life of an adult man? The Pink Letter is an autobiographical and touching story by film director Joonas Berghäll about a mother who teaches her child about equality, human rights, caring and love, The oak website tells.
Foreign beauty
Emmy Abrahamson, How to fall in love with a man who comes from the bushGummerus
The author’s personal, incredible love story.
In the book, Julian, who teaches English in Wein, totally changes her life as a homeless man sits next to her on a park bench. The man, despite his appearance, is a cordial and funny person, so a sincere love between the couple ignites. Can two people from completely different worlds build a common future?
For lovers of detective stories
Seppo Jokinen, Badly done Crime Time
The latest part of the Koskinen dock series, which will be published in the spring, is one of the most anticipated works in Finnish criminal literature.
In the latest book, the Tampere criminal police will investigate the death. During the investigation, Commissioner Koskinen finds traces of a surprising name that raises conflicting emotions.
The 27th part of his book series is badly done.
Donna Leon, In dark watersOttawa
Otava’s website the book tells the following:
A woman on her death at a Venetian hospital addresses her last words to Commissioner Guido Brunetti, who promises to take the tragedy of the woman’s family under investigation. The clue on the deathbed leads Brunett to the middle of a complex tangle. It soon becomes clear that the whole of Venice may be in danger. Donna Leon is a master of lovable characters and nuanced storytelling, whose latest crime novel challenges the reader once again to reflect on her notions of justice, revenge, and guilt. Part 29 of the book series.
Biography
Mikko Kuustonen, AutobiographyJohnny Kniga
Mikko Kuustonen grew up in a mining village and became known as a musician, human rights activist and media person. What finally happened in the twists and turns and who is Mikko Kuustonen outside his roles.
For the first time, the autobiography combines new songs from the book, soundscape and album art. The work is a strongly emotional journey into the soul landscape and experiences of the singer-songwriter.
Lenita Airisto, The good news of a witchBazar
The good news of the witch tells of Lenita Airisto’s experiences and views of a world that is not always fair to women.
Defend yourself! Fight! Win! Lenita Airisto, who is also called a witch, advises Finnish women on the basis of her more than eight decades of life experience.
In The Good News of the Witch, Airisto talks about the struggles and victories of her own life. They serve as an example to women who strive for an equal life in their own environment without ridicule, belittling, nullification, and lies. Airisto also talks about the women from Finland and abroad who have inspired her during her life.
Welfare
Meeri Koutaniemi and Ann-Mari Leinonen, LoveWSOY
In this book, 25 well-known Finns tell what love means to them. Featuring Maria Veitola, Maaret Kallio, Pekka Hyysalo, Jorma Uotinen and Veronica Verho, among others.
The book is characterized on the WSOY website as follows:
Love has the ability to reverse the direction of life, change societies, open human minds, and raise new generations. Lack of love can impoverish nations, create anger, or destroy the desire to live. Love is voluntary because it does not honor or bow to anyone. Each of us is equal before it.
Henriikka Rönkkönen, Love shock treatment, Athens. Released on May 20th.
A new work by the author of the beloved Imagination Boyfriend, The Bikini Border Case and Määmatka.
In the book, the ex-single gets used to the relationship after ten years. This time, the boyfriend is not imagination, so even less will fall into love shock. Finding a balance in a relationship requires a lot of work.
The book introduces the term goosenecking, and explains what a fire test is for a partner.
For the whole family
Paula Noronen, Minna Kivelä, Aiju Salminen, Absolutely crazy fairy talesTammi
Fairy tales for all humor lovers of all ages, that is, well over and over! The roles include Kakkakikkare, the squirrel brothers Mauri and Vesa, and the wild babies, who are already familiar from the book Hulluja satuja. New acquaintances include the ghost of a landline phone, the child difference Timppa and Rage-Raija. And, of course, the trumpet of truth will sound the air!