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#3 Stiven

2025, Picture Books (0-3 Years), Chapter Books (3-6 Years)

Stiven

Ted Forsström

#6 Stella

2023, Picture Books (0-3 Years), Chapter Books (3-6 Years)

Stella

Ted Forsström

#11 Putin's Trolls

2019, General Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, History & Politics

Putin's Trolls

Jessikka Aro

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#7 Swing

2022, Crime & Suspense

Swing

A. M. Ollikainen

#8 Cargo

2021, Crime & Suspense

Cargo

A. M. Ollikainen

Latest reviews

Monster Care #1: The Manor Misfits

J.S. Meresmaa

“The books are short and easy to read…[--] The series aims to offer new readers exciting and engaging adventures in an accessible format. Monster Care fits this perfectly.[--] While it involves monsters, it’s at most a little bit thrilling rather than frightening. Emma Rautala’s illustrations perfectly suit the children’s book style. The Monster Care series is an excellent choice for beginning readers who aren’t too afraid of monsters.”


– Kirjavinkit.fi, Mikko

Amelie of Haga Manor

Riikka-Maria Rosenberg

“Rosenberg’s strength is, above all, her skill in creating a credible picture [of the late 18th and early 19th century] along with all the delicate details. The meals, the parties, the journeys, the rooms and the buildings, the clothes and decorations are depicted so vividly that you can see them in your mind and experience them with other senses as well. [---] Anna of Haga Manor and Baroness of Haga Manor are high-quality, exceptional historical novels.”


– Kirsin kirjanurkka blog about Baroness of Haga Manor

Dad Man and the Exploding Poop

Arttu Unkari

“The first part of "Dad-Man" is dynamic and absurd from first to last page. The book is rich in wordplays, sharp dialogues, and witty illustrations. As you might expect from the title, toilet humor dominates, but young readers may enjoy it, especially since Unkari masterfully balances uninhibited freedom with scurrility. One of the most interesting elements is the grumpy grandmother, who periodically makes negative comments that transcend the narrative and interrupt the action. The grandmother complains about the poor author, unattractive language, the inappropriate topic, and the characters' bad behavior. This creates a contrast between the grandmother's "stiff" approach to literature and parenting and the authors' "rebellious" vision.”


– Karolina Wojciechowska, translator for Kropka publishing house, Poland

36 Urns: A History of Being Wrong

Sirpa Kähkönen

"Reading Sirpa Kähkönen 36 Urns is a true literary feast. The balance between introspective ruminations and narrative parts is very delicate and gives the text an immense emotional impact. The book is about silence, pain and trauma but also about understanding and love, showing hope in places than at first sight seem impenetrably dark. Host publishing is extremely proud to have the honour to introduce Sirpa Kähkönen to Czech readers, accompanied by other exquisite writers like Annie Ernaux, Tove Ditlevsen or Pirkko Saisio."


Lucie Bregantová, translated fiction editor in Host, Czechia

A Short History of Eternal Life

Tiina Raevaara

“This is a fascinating and witty combination of history, science, and philosophy, that invites us to think deeper about mortality.”


– Mariska Kortie, Editor Non-Fiction, De Bezige Bij

A Short History of Eternal Life

Tiina Raevaara

“In a world where the pursuit of immortality is no longer science fiction, but something that consumes the obsessions and resources of the economic elites, the author's exploration—aimed at understanding the roots of this quest—struck me as not only morally sensible, but also necessary in order to live more fully in the world we inhabit. The questions of whether we want to live longer or simply do not want to die, and why it matters to know the difference, cut across our societies, from Finland to Mexico. And Tiina offers a path toward finding answers. “


Maria Jesús Zevallos (Planeta México)

Kaplamak - A Circus Summer

Sanna Sofia Vuori

“Rating 4/5: A vividly written book in which I want to highlight the beautiful friendship between Elle and her grandmother”


- BTJ

Free

Martta Kaukonen

"FREE is one of the best crime novels of the spring, and the entire trilogy ranks among the finest ever written in Finland.”


Taika Dahlbom, Helsingin Sanomat

Twin World Series: Saving Atlantis

Siri Kolu

“SAVING ATLANTIS is a gripping adventure novel for tweens and teens. The first book only gets things rolling, so readers will be left eagerly awaiting the next part.”


- Helsingin Sanomat

Deep in the Woods

Päivi Lukkarila

"Päivi Lukkarila's DEEP IN THE WOODS also aptly demonstrates that one compelling - and perhaps even the most effective - way to spark the interest of picky and reading-averse young people is to write such a gripping story that they simply can't put it down."


– Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen, Helsingin Sanomat

Summer at Villa Hilda

Michaela von Kügelgen

“This trilogy immediately appealed to me and my colleagues. The pitch alone had a relaxing effect, which was confirmed by the lively warmth of the narration. The combination of a big old house, food and interesting characters, all thrown together on an island, is quite delightful.”


- Elik Lettinga, publisher, Singel Uitgevers, the Netherlands

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Stella

2023, Picture Books (0-3 Years), Chapter Books (3-6 Years)

Stella

Ted Forsström

Ørja

2023, Literary Fiction

Ørja

Riikka Sandberg

Shamed

2022, Crime & Suspense

Shamed

Arttu Tuominen

The Oath

2019, Crime & Suspense

The Oath

Arttu Tuominen