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What kind of literature can you find in a typical Helsinki bookstore?

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By: , IntoMobile
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 at 10:27 AM

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Moving to Finland was probably one of the ballsiest things I’ve ever done in my life. It has been a fun ride, but there are a few things I miss. My dog for one, my car, but the thing that stands out is Amazon. I was practically a platinum member at that place; my entire family would receive things in the mail, weekly, from this site. Buying books in actual shops is something reserved for the weekend when you’re out and about and don’t mind paying MSRP for something you could probably find used for less than half the cost online. I stumbled into this bookstore next to the Stockmann by the Helsinki Railway Station and my attention was immediately focused on a small placard that said “technology.” Look what I found:

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I’ve never seen anything like this and I’ve been in the Barnes and Noble in Manhattan and the heart of Dallas.

About The Author

Stefan Constantinescu

Stefan Constantinescu (@WhatTheBit on Twitter) has loved technology since as far back as he can remember. It started with computers, but in the past few years his passion has turned to mobile devices. As a mobile phone enthusiast who lives and breathes devices that connect to the internet, he knows he is not alone with this radical fascination of all things wireless. He is strongly opinionated and enjoys a good debate so leave comments in his posts and he’ll get back to you! Stefan began blogging as a hobby in the fall of 2006 and joined IntoMobile in the summer of 2007. Later he got a job at Nokia in March 2008, but as of June 2009 he has rejoined the IntoMobile team. He is currently based out of Helsinki, Finland.

  • John Mc

    Would be nice to read more about your little trip :!:

  • Stefan Constantinescu

    What sort of things would you like to know? :?:

  • Viipottaja

    You say “moving to Finland”.. wow.. I thought you are there only a brief visit. How long are you planning to stay? I’ll be visiting Helsinkin in August, perhaps we can grab a beer. :-D

  • ppafín

    Could you pls tell us details how and why you’ve moved here in Finland? I think I missed that part, even I tried to keep up with you ;)