Books from Finland

The Moomins and the Great Flood is the first book about the Moomins, originally published in 1945. It's the story about Moominmamma and Moomintroll's search for the missing Moominpappa and how they found their way to the Moominvalley.

A comet is heading for Earth, and the Moomin family faces an uncertain future. Moomintroll, never one to shy away from adventure, sets off with his friend Sniff to discover the truth behind the approaching celestial event. Join them on a journey filled with the unexpected as they navigate the challenges and search for hope.

• quest
• survival
• found family

Pallasmaa traces how sight came to dominate western culture and architecture, then makes the case for buildings designed for touch, sound and smell too. Two essays for architects, students and curious general readers.

In Soviet-occupied Estonia, two women are bound by a dark past of violence and betrayal. One woman, Zara, has built a new life for herself, but her past comes back to haunt her when a man from her former life appears. She must confront the horrors she endured and the choices she made to survive.

• revenge
• betrayal
• survival

When Sol disappears, their Earth-born wife Lumi follows a trail of clues from the colonies of Mars to a ruined Earth. Each answer opens a new riddle, tied to eco-activist groups and to secrets from both their pasts.

• epistolary
• quest
• mystery box

Nous sommes en 2047. Une guerre nucléaire entre les grandes puissances a rendu la Terre inhabitable et les rares survivants – en grande partie des nazis désabusés – vivent dans l'espace. Tout a commencé à la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale quand quelques nazis de haut rang ont réussi à fuir au bord de fusées pour rejoindre une base souterraine sur la Lune. Depuis, ils ont préparé leur revanche. Mais quand ils se lancent enfin dans la reconquête de la Terre, la révolution numérique est passée par là et le monde qui les attend n'a plus rien à voir avec celui qu'ils ont connu… Reprenant et développant l'idée originale qui a guidé le scénario du film “Iron Sky”, Johanna Sinisalo signe une uchronie délicieusement barrée, joyeusement rocambolesque et délibérément grinçante.

In a world where water is a scarce and controlled resource, humanity struggles under a totalitarian regime. Noria, a young woman from a long line of tea masters, is about to inherit her family's secret: the hidden knowledge of water's past. As the military government tightens its grip, Noria must decide how to protect this dangerous truth and navigate a society where even a drop of water can be a crime.

• chosen one
• survival
• secret identity

This novel explores the lives of two women in Estonia during and after World War II, as they navigate occupation, resistance, and the difficult choices made to survive. Their intertwined stories reveal the lasting impact of war and political upheaval on personal destinies and national identity.

• betrayal
• survival

This publication accompanies an exhibition organized by Peter Reed, Associate Curator at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. It delves into the work and influence of Alvar Aalto, a prominent figure in 20th-century architecture. The book explores various aspects of his designs, including wooden buildings, public structures, and architect-designed furniture.