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by Naomi Books continue to be excellent source material, and the last few months of this year promise some very exciting adaptations! Below is just a selection of what you will soon be able to watch on the small or big screen. The Dog Stars by Peter Heller Based on [...]
By Lília With the new Pride and Prejudice film coming to Netflix later this year, the story keeps popping up in my mind, reminding me of all the fan fiction I've read - not as many as I'd have liked! - and the one series I really enjoyed. If you love [...]
by Damla & Sophie What a sunny summery summer it's been so far! We hope you are all enjoying either some time off, or else the relaxed atmosphere that comes with most everyone being on vacation can bring. Still, the start of school is looming, so for all you students and teachers, enjoy [...]
by Iris When we shared our blog post about the discomfort surrounding that "American" in our name on social media, many followers quickly pointed out that technically, America is much more than just the USA. And they're right, of course, even if in our case it does refer to that [...]
by Líllia Summer has arrived with scorching days and a few showers, and books are still being consumed left and right. But not only books! As June proved - and we see that again this month - not only books become bestsellers. In July we sold A LOT of card [...]
by Molly Quell Are you getting ready for your summer holidays and trying to decide which book to take to read on the beach? We’ve got some suggestions for you. Summer House with a Swimming Pool by Herman Koch Not to be too on the nose, but the book [...]
by Naomi On Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th, ABC will be hosting an evening and afternoon with Rachel Lynn Solomon in Amsterdam and The Hague, respectively. She will present her latest book, Extracurricular, and will be interviewed by fellow author Birdie Schae. After, there will be a Q&A [...]
By Lília With the Great British Sewing Bee airing its 12th edition on BBC One since July 14 and replaying it on BBC Two in the coming couple of months, we sewing enthusiasts are having a lot of fun. It's a place where the sewers help each other, even if it's [...]
At the American Book Center, curation is both our strength and our passion. Our shelves reflect a wide and thoughtful selection, with dedicated buyers shaping their own sections while also highlighting titles we believe deserve special attention. But our love of curation doesn't stop at our stores. We also create tailored collections [...]
by Else Else taking a break while setting up the stand in Utrecht Heroes Dutch Comic Con might be one of my favorite events to attend and organize with the American Book Center. This year, our long-term organizer Tiemen, decided to hand over the organization to a new generation: [...]
