Friday, December 20, 2024

Which easy Finnish books to buy?

Would you like to buy a book in easy Finnish for yourself or for someone special, but you're not sure where to start? Here are very short descriptions of all the books currently available in my online store bit.ly/tilaaselkokirjoja:


These are the nine books that you can buy directly from me. Five of my books are already out of print, but you can borrow them from the library. 

Kari Hotakainen: Tuntematon Kimi Räikkönen 

  • A Finnish writer followed and hung out with Formula 1 driver Kimi Räikkönen for a year and wrote a book about his life.
  • 120 pages

Miika Nousiainen: Juurihoito

  • A story about two Finnish brothers traveling through Finland, Sweden, Thailand, and Australia in search of their father. 
  • Some of the main characters (Esko and Sari) are really funny, making this the book most likely to make you giggle among those on this list. 
  • 193 pages


Lari Kotilainen: Kielen elämä

  • A non-fiction book about the history of the Finnish language
  • 123 pages
  • Illustrated by Ina Majaniemi

Eve Hietamies: Yösyöttö, Tarhapäivä, Hammaskeiju and Numeroruuhka

  • Yösyöttö: Antti's son Paavo is born. Antti's wife faces challenges and ends up leaving him. 148 pages.
  • Tarhapäivä: Paavo is 5 years old and goes to daycare. In addition to Paavo, Antti also takes care of his friend's daughter, Terttu, and his ex-wife. 178 pages.
  • Hammaskeiju: Paavo is seven and starts school. Antti deals with his brother Janne's drama and gets a dog. 160 pages.
  • Numeroruuhka: Paavo is 10 years old. Antti struggles with his job, father, health, and girlfriend. 160 pages.
  • The series is great for anyone who wants to read about family, friends and work life in Finland. There are also happy moments, and even sex! 
  • Illustrated by Ina Majaniemi


Siri Kolu: Me Rosvolat

  • 10-year-old Vilja is kidnapped by a band of robbers. They travel around Finland, causing mischief and behaving badly.
  • A novel for children, but entertaining for adults as well.
  • 111 pages
  • Illustrated by Ina Majaniemi

Tommi Kinnunen: Ei kertonut katuvansa

  • Five Finnish women walk home from Norway during the spring of 1945.
  • If you read this one, make sure to borrow Pertti Rajala's Jatkosota from the library.
  • 187 pages
  • Illustrated by Ina Majaniemi

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My name is Hanna Männikkölahti. I am a professional Finnish teacher who gives private online lessons and simplifies books into easy Finnish. Follow this blog, if you want to be the first one to know when I post something new.  If you want to subscribe to my newsletter, you can do it here

1 comment:

Martin said...

Olen lukenut juuri nyt sinun selkokirja Juurihoito se oli kivaa Kiitos