Moraine Books in Finland
Nov 26, 2021•30 min
Episode description
Join us as we speak to Mikko and Mari Vartiainen from Moraine Books in Finland. This is a family business selling used and antiquarian books - Mari is Mikko's daughter. We learn about the evolution of their business, which included publishing, and discuss the huge influence of Tove Jansson and the Moomins on Finnish culture. With only 5.5 million people in Finland, Mikko and Mari provide a wonderful insight in this country's deep love of books and literature.